Portfolio Questions

Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Emma Harper S6O-02749 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting businesses in rural areas to become accredited Living Wage employers. Foysol Choudhury 2. [Not Lodged] Paul O'Kane S6O-02751 3. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reportedly stagnant level of economic growth. Douglas Lumsden S6O-02752 4. To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it has received that the Scottish National Investment Bank is supporting its ambition to create a wellbeing economy, in light of there not being an advisory board in place. Marie McNair S6O-02753 5. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment set out in its Programme for Government 2023-24, whether it will provide more details of how it plans to increase the number of people earning the real Living Wage. Kate Forbes 6. [Not Lodged] Martin Whitfield S6O-02755 7. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its Fair Work First policy, what its response is to reports that workers in Scotland lost nearly £1.9 billion in wages in a year due to working unpaid overtime. Murdo Fraser S6O-02756 8. To ask the Scottish Government what policy changes it has implemented as a result of issues raised in the New Deal for Business Group Report on progress and recommendations . Finance and Parliamentary Business Edward Mountain S6O-02757 1. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to propose a parliamentary debate on waiting times for elective care for both outpatient and inpatient appointments. Kenneth Gibson S6O-02758 2. To ask the Scottish Government what impact UK Government annual financial settlements have on its ability to undertake long-term financial planning. Kaukab Stewart S6O-02759 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any plans it has to provide financial support for high street rejuvenation. Sandesh Gulhane S6O-02760 4. To ask the Scottish Government from which part of its Budget the additional £300 million pledged for the National Health Service will be allocated. Clare Adamson S6O-02761 5. To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that local government finance support schemes are operating effectively. Bill Kidd S6O-02762 6. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact of the Autumn Statement on Scotland’s public finances. Colin Beattie S6O-02763 7. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that its council tax freeze policy will have on households in the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency. Alasdair Allan S6O-02764 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to issue government bonds.