General Questions

Brian Whittle S6O-03901 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of instrumental music within the education service. Rachael Hamilton S6O-03902 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding cross-border machinery theft in rural areas, including the Scottish Borders. Douglas Ross S6O-03903 3. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed. Murdo Fraser S6O-03904 4. To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities to help secure the future of community libraries. Audrey Nicoll S6O-03905 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support oil and gas companies to collaborate with renewables companies to test and deploy new technologies. John Mason S6O-03906 6. To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on levels of compliance with ScotRail’s alcohol ban. Claire Baker S6O-03907 7. To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring adequate provision of enterprise support to businesses in the Mid Scotland and Fife region. Colin Beattie S6O-03908 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the arts should be protected for the town of Musselburgh and the people of East Lothian.