Portfolio Questions

Net Zero and Energy, and Transport Sue Webber S6O-04696 1. To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided to make a direct award of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract to CalMac. David Torrance 2. [Not Lodged] Alexander Burnett S6O-04698 3. To ask the Scottish Government to what extent current projects will be included when making a cumulative impact assessment for a section 36 application under the Electricity Act 1989. Audrey Nicoll S6O-04699 4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the recently announced Proof of Concept Fund will encourage an innovative just transition in the North East Scotland region. James Dornan S6O-04700 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding progress on the recommendations in the final report by the Social Tariff Working Group. Ben Macpherson S6O-04701 6. To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to support the Port of Leith's contribution to Scotland's net zero ambitions. Ariane Burgess S6O-04702 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to improve transport infrastructure in the Highlands and Islands, particularly in response to the reported request from Highland Council for additional support to run its six ferry services. Evelyn Tweed S6O-04703 8. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding safe parking and road use in popular rural areas, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.