Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Jim Fairlie S6O-01740 1. To ask the Scottish Government what further consideration it has given to November's Supreme Court ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate for an independence referendum. Michael Marra S6O-01741 2. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with representatives of Sistema Scotland. Edward Mountain S6O-01742 3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions have taken place with the Royal Household regarding the Coronation of His Majesty The King, in relation to events across the Highlands and Islands. Donald Cameron S6O-01743 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to accelerate the reopening of historic sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Paul O'Kane S6O-01744 5. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting children and young people's theatre. Maggie Chapman S6O-01745 6. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding what support is available for anyone working in creative industries, including the Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen, who may wish to take control or ownership of their workplaces. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-01746 7. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Creative Scotland’s actions following the announcement of the draft Budget. Kaukab Stewart S6O-01747 8. To ask the Scottish Government what recent communication it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. Justice and Veterans Fiona Hyslop S6O-01748 1. To ask the Scottish Government how its work on justice system reform will improve the situation for victims in criminal court cases who are simultaneously involved in civil proceedings, in particular in instances where victim support is required. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-01749 2. To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to improve public safety in Glasgow. Mark Griffin S6O-01750 3. To ask the Scottish Government what the average cost to the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service is of non-attendance at court hearings by all parties. Stephen Kerr S6O-01751 4. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reduce antisocial behaviour in the Central Scotland region. Liz Smith S6O-01752 5. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics. Jenni Minto S6O-01753 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its support for the veteran medal replacements initiative. Sharon Dowey S6O-01754 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the mental health of police officers. Jamie Greene S6O-01755 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service estate.