Portfolio Questions

Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Finlay Carson S5O-01977 1. To ask the Scottish Government how many community right to buy applications have been received in the last 24 months, and what proportion has been approved. Richard Lyle S5O-01978 2. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the provision and variety of locations of charging points for electric vehicles. Mark Griffin 3. [Not Lodged] David Torrance 4. [Not Lodged] Annie Wells S5O-01981 5. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with developing the Glasgow low emission zone. Claudia Beamish S5O-01982 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether its interpretation of the Ramsar Convention gives wildlife at wetland sites less protection than that provided by the UK Government. Ivan McKee S5O-01983 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the long-term protection of the marine environment, in light of reports that humpback whales are returning to Scottish waters. Michelle Ballantyne 8. [Not Lodged] Mary Fee 9. [Withdrawn] Johann Lamont S5O-01986 10. To ask the Scottish Government what animal welfare policies it has regarding pets of rough sleepers. Rural Economy and Connectivity Daniel Johnson S5O-01987 1. To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on reinstating passenger services on the Edinburgh South Suburban railway line. Maurice Corry S5O-01988 2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that ferry connections are reliable. James Dornan S5O-01989 3. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the food and drink sector in developing and growing markets. Neil Findlay S5O-01990 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve rural bus services. Bill Kidd S5O-01991 5. To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to farmers and crofters who face adverse financial circumstances following the recent extreme weather. Emma Harper S5O-01992 6. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and what was discussed. Liam Kerr S5O-01993 7. To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its proposals for agricultural support after the UK leaves the EU. Colin Smyth S5O-01994 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on providing free bus travel for young people. John Mason S5O-01995 9. To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to a new railway station at Parkhead Forge on the Airdrie line, which would also serve Celtic Park and the Emirates Arena. James Kelly S5O-01996 10. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the impact that its closure could have on the food sector, what discussions the rural economy secretary has had regarding the future of the 2 Sisters plant in Cambuslang.