Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Carol Mochan S6O-04544 1. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to protect the ongoing viability of local and regional museums and galleries. Fulton MacGregor S6O-04545 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to increase funding for local museums and heritage centres, including the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Coatbridge. Alex Rowley S6O-04546 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support young people to access the creative industries. Maggie Chapman S6O-04547 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its international development work is supporting the humanitarian response in Palestine. Emma Roddick S6O-04548 5. To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that its work to support and promote Scotland's arts and culture is geographically spread and representative. Willie Rennie S6O-04549 6. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with EU member states regarding Scotland's alignment with EU policies, in light of the election of President Trump. Karen Adam S6O-04550 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its strategy to further the case for Scottish independence, in light of recent reported polling indicating a majority in support. Christine Grahame S6O-04551 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will change its policy position in relation to an independent Scotland seeking to rejoin the EU, in light of the potential impact of US tariffs on the UK and the EU. Justice and Home Affairs Rachael Hamilton S6O-04552 1. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its work on tackling rural crime and preventing the theft and resale of machinery in Scotland, when it was first made aware of the proposals for the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, which applies to England and Wales. Tim Eagle S6O-04553 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the prisoners released under the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 included some who had broken prison rules. Claire Baker S6O-04554 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including through work involving Police Scotland and local authorities, to address antisocial behaviour in Mid Scotland and Fife. Evelyn Tweed S6O-04555 4. To ask the Scottish Government what steps the justice secretary is taking to prevent young people from becoming involved in gang-related activity. Mark Ruskell S6O-04556 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the timescale is to adapt the HMP Stirling estate to address the ongoing noise complaints, in light of reports from residents that the noise disturbance is getting worse. Kevin Stewart S6O-04557 6. To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its work on antisocial behaviour, what discussions it has had with the UK Government about tackling the misuse of e-bikes. Alexander Stewart S6O-04558 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports of criminals using drones to infiltrate prisons. Ben Macpherson S6O-04559 8. To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to tackle gang-related crime.