Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Murdo Fraser S6O-04704 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported concerns of stakeholder organisations within the muirburn code working group regarding the commencement and practicalities of muirburn licensing. Roz McCall S6O-04705 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will take action to deter wildlife crime on beaches, particularly over the summer months. Stephen Kerr S6O-04706 3. To ask the Scottish Government what new action it will take to support fisheries, in light of the EU-UK agreement. Ash Regan S6O-04707 4. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Crown Estate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland being granted borrowing powers so that it can, for example, invest in energy infrastructure, what its position is on similar powers being granted to Crown Estate Scotland. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-04708 5. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Glasgow City Council regarding support for the reported development of community food production and short supply chains, as outlined in the Glasgow City Food Plan. Karen Adam S6O-04709 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider establishing a Scottish Seafood Council, to support strategic coordination and promote the global reputation of Scotland’s seafood sector. David Torrance S6O-04710 7. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impacts of the EU-UK agreement on Scotland’s rural economy. Douglas Ross S6O-04711 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether NatureScot considers and respects the views of local people and businesses when considering applications to control seagulls. Health and Social Care Pam Gosal S6O-04712 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to improve waiting times for audiology appointments. Ben Macpherson S6O-04713 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board, NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and any other relevant organisations regarding any impact on patients, communities and statutory services of reported reductions to preventative initiatives and services. Annabelle Ewing 3. [Withdrawn] Liz Smith S6O-04715 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support regional NHS boards to tackle any backlogs of complaints. Sue Webber S6O-04716 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with cardiology patients, clinicians and other relevant stakeholders as part of the development of the recently published Long Term Conditions Framework consultation. Liam Kerr S6O-04717 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that NHS Grampian is ranked the worst of all mainland NHS boards for ambulance delays. Martin Whitfield S6O-04718 7. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the new report from the Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland, Whole person medical care: The value of the General Practitioner. Clare Adamson S6O-04719 8. To ask the Scottish Government how its policies support people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.