Portfolio Questions

Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic Alex Rowley S6O-05355 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress that it is making in supporting the Fife Council-led Mossmorran Taskforce. Graham Simpson S6O-05356 2. To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances it expects to be able to return Ferguson Marine to the private sector. Elena Whitham S6O-05357 3. [Not Lodged] Fulton MacGregor S6O-05358 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage young people to be involved in the Gaelic language and culture. Mark Ruskell S6O-05359 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Deputy First Minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding when a Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran will be introduced. Annie Wells S6O-05360 6. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve Glasgow's economic performance, in light of reports that the city continues to lag behind the rest of Scotland. Davy Russell S6O-05361 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the rates of young people not in education, employment or training. Fergus Ewing S6O-05362 8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential economic impact of fully dualling the A96, in order to provide faster and safer transport links between the two key economic areas of north east Scotland and the Highlands, and to support. Finance and Local Government Stuart McMillan S6O-05363 1. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA, or Strathclyde Pension Fund directly, regarding the levels of pension contributions requested from west of Scotland local authorities for the financial year 2026-27. Miles Briggs S6O-05364 2. To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the cross-government co-ordination of infrastructure, what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues on when a decision will be made on the design and construction of a new grade separated junction on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Sheriffhall. Ash Regan S6O-05365 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider allocating ring-fenced funding to local authorities in the 2026-27 Budget to ensure consistent provision of prostitution support and exit services across Scotland, in line with the joint Scottish Government and COSLA Equally Safe commitment to tackling commercial sexual exploitation. Kevin Stewart S6O-05366 4. To ask the Scottish Government how much the UK Government's increase in employer national insurance contributions has cost local government in Scotland. Murdo Fraser S6O-05367 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist businesses that have seen a significant proposed increase in rateable value as a result of the current revaluation for non-domestic rates. Roz McCall S6O-05368 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the request from the Scottish Retail Consortium, Go Forth Stirling BID, and other business improvement districts for Scotland to follow England and introduce a permanent business rate discount for all retail, hospitality and leisure premises. Humza Yousaf S6O-05369 7. To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in the proposed Scottish Budget to support its international development efforts. Clare Adamson S6O-05370 8. To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual PFI and PPP payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26.6 million per year.