General Questions

Emma Roddick S6O-04624 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and encouraging diversity in Scotland's businesses, including who leads, owns and works within them. Stephanie Callaghan S6O-04625 2. To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government, transmission operators and the National Energy System Operator, to explore the possibility of reviewing the Transmission Impact Assessment, in light of reports that this limits Scotland's solar energy development. Alexander Burnett S6O-04626 3. To ask the Scottish Government, further to the First Minister's recent comments regarding the mothballing of nurseries, what systems are in place to ensure local authorities comply with national guidance. Finlay Carson S6O-04627 4. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with the rural affairs secretary regarding the potential environmental and biodiversity impact of the proposed Galloway National Park. Sarah Boyack 5. [Not Lodged] Alex Rowley S6O-04629 6. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Funding Council's College Indicative Funding Allocations 2025-26 and any impact this may have on the funding settlement for Fife College. Liam McArthur S6O-04630 7. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to introduce a cruise ship levy, including the option for local authorities to apply a "point of entry" levy. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-04631 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the transport provision for communities across the Highlands and Islands has improved or worsened since 2007.