General Questions

Mark Ruskell S6O-02087 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission’s recommendation that no further new greyhound tracks be permitted in Scotland. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02088 2. To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes are required to be built to meet the needs of rural communities in the Highland and Islands. Neil Bibby S6O-02089 3. To ask the Scottish Government how many GP surgeries are not currently accepting new patients. Bob Doris S6O-02090 4. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address any poverty-related issues in schools. Maggie Chapman S6O-02091 5. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent reported comments by the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland regarding children and families with no recourse to public funds being unable to access frontline services in Scotland, what action it can take within devolved powers to monitor the situation of any such children and families, including any support that can be provided. Carol Mochan S6O-02092 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on investment in research and coordinated care services to support those living with long Covid. Jackie Dunbar S6O-02093 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Learning for Sustainability Action Plan in educational settings in the north east. Rachael Hamilton S6O-02094 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Green Party.