Portfolio Questions

Culture, Tourism and External Affairs

John Mason S5O-03773
1. To ask the Scottish Government how minority groups within Pakistan are being helped as part of Scotland’s Pakistan Development Programme.

Emma Harper S5O-03774
2. To ask the Scottish Government whether an independent Scotland could allow people whose immigration status is being challenged through a tribunal or court to continue to work, study or volunteer.

Liam McArthur S5O-03775
3. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Destination Orkney and Orkney Islands Council about the future needs of the tourism sector.

Alex Rowley S5O-03776
4. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the impact on tourism of public toilet closures.

Annabelle Ewing S5O-03777
5. To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes tourism in the Cowdenbeath constituency.

Rhoda Grant S5O-03778
6. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to protect heritage sites in the Highlands and Islands.

Ruth Maguire S5O-03779
7. To ask the Scottish Government how it uses international engagement to help increase understanding of human rights worldwide.

Rachael Hamilton S5O-03780
8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to National Galleries Scotland's decision to end sponsorship from BP.


Education and Skills

Angus MacDonald S5O-03781
1. To ask the Scottish Government for what reason complaints regarding The Open University, which is registered as both a charity and a university, cannot be referred to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.

Stewart Stevenson S5O-03782
2. To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it undertakes with major employers to ensure that STEM courses are relevant and appropriate to the needs of commerce and industry.

Jackie Baillie S5O-03783
3. To ask the Scottish Government to what extent its attempts to widen access to university have been effective.

Stuart McMillan S5O-03784
4. To ask the Scottish Government how it is preparing young people for entering the workforce.

Kenneth Gibson S5O-03785
5. To ask the Scottish Government how many jobs will be created in North Ayrshire through the expansion of early years learning and childcare.

Claire Baker S5O-03786
6. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the cost to families of children attending school and participating in school-related activities.

Jenny Marra S5O-03787
7. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been carried out regarding the impact of multi-level teaching in secondary schools.

Edward Mountain S5O-03788
8. To ask the Scottish Government how many schools in the Highlands and Islands are being considered as part of the next phase of its Learning Estate Investment Programme.