Portfolio Questions

Justice and Veterans Graham Simpson S6O-01054 1. To ask the Scottish Government what impact the boycott announced by the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association will have on the number of outstanding trials in Scotland. Meghan Gallacher S6O-01055 2. To ask the Scottish Government when its policy on ending custodial sentences for 16- and 17-year-olds will be implemented. Willie Coffey S6O-01056 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering any reforms to the justice system in relation to convicted and incarcerated persons who own and control property in Scotland. Craig Hoy S6O-01057 4. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest recorded crime statistics. Kenneth Gibson 5. [Not Lodged] Sandesh Gulhane S6O-01059 6. To ask the Scottish Government when it last corresponded with Poppyscotland regarding support for veterans. Katy Clark S6O-01060 7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the effectiveness of fatal accident inquiries into deaths in custody. Pam Duncan-Glancy S6O-01061 8. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the veterans secretary has had with the minister for mental wellbeing regarding any urgent action that can be taken to meet the mental health needs of veterans. Finance and the Economy Evelyn Tweed S6O-01062 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on a recent report by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance that states that Brexit-related trade barriers have resulted in a 6% increase in UK food prices. Jackie Dunbar S6O-01063 2. To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding programmes to deliver a replacement for EU structural funding. Stephanie Callaghan 3. [Not Lodged] Collette Stevenson S6O-01065 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the economy in East Kilbride. Colin Beattie S6O-01066 5. To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on implementing the delivery of its National Strategy for Economic Transformation. Russell Findlay S6O-01067 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for income tax. Jenni Minto S6O-01068 7. To ask the Scottish Government how the Just Transition will support Argyll and Bute's local economy through innovation in the renewables sector. Alex Rowley S6O-01069 8. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address reported shortages in the labour market.