General Questions

Mary Fee S5O-00291 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it tackles discrimination against Gypsy/Travellers. Maurice Golden S5O-0029 2. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent figures published by SEPA suggesting that ministers did not meet their 2013 target, what action it is taking to improve household recycling rates. Rhoda Grant S5O-00293 3. To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity will next visit Lochaber. Alexander Stewart S5O-00294 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to minimise antibiotic resistance in livestock. Monica Lennon S5O-00295 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will amend legislation to extend planning controls on changing premises into betting shops. Adam Tomkins S5O-00296 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is advancing the local devolution agenda. Douglas Ross S5O-00297 7. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland and Network Rail regarding establishing a safe pedestrian crossing on the A96 between Forres and the rail station. Stewart Stevenson S5O-00298 8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that disabled people are treated fairly when disputing benefit payments when these are devolved. Fulton MacGregor S5O-00299 9. To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for families of missing persons. Alison Johnstone S5O-00300 10. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to provide specialist training for social care staff to address the reported increase in care home residents with dementia.