General Questions

Paul Sweeney S6O-00780 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported warnings from residents, business and advocacy groups that the current quality of ferry service represents a real threat to island life. Maggie Chapman S6O-00781 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of the home insulation programmes in the north east. Colin Smyth S6O-00782 3. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to encourage dentists to continue treating NHS patients. Graham Simpson S6O-00783 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure that islanders are not left without food supplies due to the reported lack of resilience of the ferry fleet. Karen Adam S6O-00784 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to ensure that more fish caught by Scottish vessels is landed and processed at Scottish ports. Brian Whittle S6O-00785 6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce any adverse effects of food waste on climate change. Michelle Thomson S6O-00786 7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure access to care and support planning by a specialist team for people with ME and chronic fatigue syndrome, as recommended by NICE. Emma Roddick S6O-00787 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Distress Brief Intervention programme is supporting people experiencing mental health crises.