- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 3 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government when provisions in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 to allow local transport authorities to propose bus services will be implemented.
Answer
Following a necessary pause to the implementation of Part 3 (Bus Services) of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 last year owing to the reallocation of national and local government resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, work resumed with a virtual stakeholder event held in March this year.
The outputs of that and ongoing engagement will feed into a consultation paper for launch later this year. That will inform the development of secondary legislation and supporting guidance. The timetable for the introduction of secondary legislation will be dependent, to an extent, on parliamentary process.
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 3 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on a solution to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing.
Answer
Ice accretion and precipitation sensors were installed on the towers and deck in 2020. Weather forecasting, bridge monitoring and traffic management procedures have been continuously improved, and the mechanism of ice accumulation specific to the Queensferry Crossing is now better understood. A working group comprising Transport Scotland, the bridge Operating Company BEAR Scotland and a number of expert consultants has been established. A number of possible solutions are under consideration in terms of their feasibility.
- Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 03 June 2021
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Current Status:
Initiated by the Scottish Government.
Answered by John Swinney on 3 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the coronavirus legislation in place.
Answer
Amending Regulations were made to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 today.
These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 to adjust the Levels allocation across Scotland as announced by the First Minister on Tuesday, 1 June 2021.
The Regulations also permit funfairs to reopen in Level 2 areas and adjust the rules on physical distancing and face coverings at marriage and civil partnerships to allow a party to the marriage or civil partnership to be accompanied down the aisle, or similar, by a friend or family member.
The Regulations have been published at https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2021/227/contents/made .
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with the land reform minister regarding measures to be put in place to introduce regional land use partnerships.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support unpaid carers.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government when the last meeting of the Oil and Gas and Energy Transition Strategic Leadership Group was held.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
- Asked by: Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the LifeSEARCH Health, Wealth & Happiness Report 2020/21.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the efficacy of both the NHS COVID-19 vaccination helpline and the missed appointments system.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its treatment plans for people with long COVID.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2021
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to address the problem of ice falling from the cables of the Queensferry Crossing.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021