Portfolio Questions

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and Parliamentary Business Alexander Stewart S6O-03813 1. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address reported concerns regarding the future of arts funding in Scotland. Murdo Fraser S6O-03814 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Creative Scotland is fit for purpose as an arts funding body. Stephen Kerr S6O-03815 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of its international offices. Edward Mountain S6O-03816 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the total monetary cost has been, including in relation to travel, accommodation and staff and ministerial working time, of all overseas trips taken by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture since his appointment in 2021. Douglas Lumsden S6O-03817 5. To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with local arts organisations to address any current challenges they face in maintaining their operations. Miles Briggs S6O-03818 6. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed closure of Edinburgh's People's Story Museum. Colin Smyth S6O-03819 7. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that those delivering Scotland’s Winter Festivals will be involved in the planned strategic partnership for Scotland’s festivals. Alex Rowley S6O-03820 8. To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to humanitarian aid funding through its Humanitarian Emergency Fund, what consideration it is giving to supporting the provision of humanitarian assistance in Lebanon. Justice and Home Affairs Michael Matheson S6O-03821 1. To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in reforming the female custodial estate. Monica Lennon S6O-03822 2. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding their role in addressing food crime, in light of reports of counterfeit vodka being seized in the Central Scotland region. Kenneth Gibson 3. [Not Lodged] Karen Adam 4. [Not Lodged] Sue Webber S6O-03825 5. To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements it has in place to ensure that victims of rape and sexual assault can always access the support that they need to deal with trauma. Sharon Dowey S6O-03826 6. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the reported reduction in the number of legal aid solicitors. Ash Regan 7. [Not Lodged] Lorna Slater S6O-03828 8. To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure access to advice and advocacy for civil justice issues, especially for people in rural and island communities, in light of the reported recent reduction in funding for the Early Resolution and Advice Programme.