Portfolio Questions

Education and Skills Marie McNair S6O-02045 1. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the safe removal of asbestos from school premises. Maurice Golden S6O-02046 2. To ask the Scottish Government how the education system encourages a better understanding of circular economy principles and skills. Pauline McNeill S6O-02047 3. To ask the Scottish Government what mitigations the Scottish Qualifications Authority will have in place during this year's exam diet for any senior phase pupils who have been adversely affected by targeted strike action. Douglas Lumsden S6O-02048 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce bullying in schools. Sue Webber S6O-02049 5. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve childcare support. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-02050 6. To ask the Scottish Government how many school pupils in the Highlands and Islands are currently being taught in schools that are not of a "good" or "satisfactory" suitability. Carol Mochan S6O-02051 7. To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to increasing the income threshold for free school meal eligibility for families not currently covered by any free school meal entitlement. Annabelle Ewing S6O-02052 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Developing the Young Workforce programme in Fife.