Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Kenneth Gibson S6O-00540 1. To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it is making for holding an independence referendum in the first half of the current parliamentary session. Colin Smyth 2. [Not Lodged] Rhoda Grant S6O-00542 3. To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to creative industries in rural areas, including in relation to young people wishing to pursue a career in this sector. Joe FitzPatrick S6O-00543 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps that it is taking to strengthen Scotland's international relationships. Oliver Mundell S6O-00544 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to support the promotion of cultural assets connected to Robert Burns in Dumfries and Galloway. Brian Whittle S6O-00545 6. To ask the Scottish Government how its work with overseas partners is helping tackle COVID-19 and support global recovery. Tess White S6O-00546 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the investment it is making in Scotland’s cultural infrastructure. Claire Baker S6O-00547 8. To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with, and investing in, the live performance sector to support its recovery.