Portfolio Questions

Climate Action and Rural Affairs 1. Duncan Massey S7O-00425 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding the compatibility of its net zero policy with new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. 2. Senga Beresford S7O-00426 To ask the Scottish Government what lessons from the delivery of the Future Farming Investment Scheme 2025 have been applied to the 2026 scheme, including in relation to the opening of the application window. 3. Katy Clark S7O-00427 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Ayrshire Council regarding flood response and resilience. 4. Carol Mochan S7O-00428 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any environmental impact of AI data centres in other countries. 5. Pauline Stafford S7O-00429 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure Scotland's food supply chain is secure and resilient. 6. Patrick Harvie S7O-00430 To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the setting of rates and bands for Air Departure Tax, including any proposed Private Jet Supplement, is consistent with its net zero policy and objectives. 7. Collette Stevenson S7O-00431 To ask the Scottish Government how it supports businesses, including in East Kilbride, to embrace the circular economy. 8. Alexander Burnett S7O-00432 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of flood prevention measures delivered since Storm Frank. 9. Kristopher Leask S7O-00433 To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards establishing a national ScotWind Wealth Fund to invest in projects that support Scotland's climate change and net zero objectives. 10. Bob Doris S7O-00434 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that the decarbonisation of residential properties will make towards meeting Scotland’s net zero targets. Education, Culture and Gaelic 1. Joe Long S7O-00437 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that specific training on autism and other forms of neurodivergence is embedded across the education workforce. Submitting member has a registered interest. 2. Liam Kerr S7O-00438 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools. 3. Joe Fagan S7O-00439 To ask the Scottish Government what its response to the recent report by the independent professional advisor on future school reform on strengthening the education system. Submitting member has a registered interest. 4. Amanda Lindsay S7O-00440 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its recognition that inappropriate mobile phone use in schools can lead to increased distraction, online bullying, exposure to harmful content and a rise in antisocial behaviour, what measures it will take to ensure that any new legislation restricting mobile phone use in schools supports the mental wellbeing of young people while reducing these harms. 5. Adam Harley S7O-00441 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with local authorities to ensure that school buildings are safe and fit for purpose. 6. Jackie Baillie S7O-00442 To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has made of the impact of drug education programmes delivered in schools. 7. Jack Middleton S7O-00443 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the prospect of further industrial action at the University of Aberdeen, following a breakdown in relations between management and trade unions regarding staffing reductions and redundancies. 8. Yi-pei Chou Turvey S7O-00444 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Aberdeen City Council's recent report, Mapping the creative industries in North East Scotland, which recorded that the north east receives 44% of the Scottish average of regular arts funding. Submitting member has a registered interest. 9. Gary Bouse S7O-00445 To ask the Scottish Government how it supports towns and cities to strengthen their offer of cultural events and activities. 10. Michelle Campbell S7O-00446 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support schools in promoting positive relationships, equality and safety among young people.