Portfolio Questions

Rural Affairs and Islands Elena Whitham S6O-01412 1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of the impact on farmers in Scotland of the UK Government’s energy price cap. Natalie Don S6O-01413 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposals for the Rural Visa Pilot. James Dornan S6O-01414 3. To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government on the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s food security. Alasdair Allan S6O-01415 4. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the issue of absenteeism in crofting. Willie Coffey S6O-01416 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with the public health minister regarding how it will ensure the safety and quality of food sold in Scotland in the event that the UK Government proceeds with its Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill proposals. Carol Mochan S6O-01417 6. To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the rural economy in areas impacted by long-term population decline. Liam McArthur S6O-01418 7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the resilience of island communities. Jamie Greene S6O-01419 8. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the emergency stakeholder meeting on 12 September regarding its proposed new Agricultural Bill. Health and Social Care Maggie Chapman S6O-01420 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its advice is for patients who move from one regional NHS board to another while on a waiting list for essential surgery. Jim Fairlie S6O-01421 2. To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that patients have access to care packages to help aid recovery at home as soon as possible after a hospital stay. Alexander Stewart S6O-01422 3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its target to eliminate two-year waits for outpatient appointments in NHS Scotland. Pauline McNeill S6O-01423 4. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what new steps it has taken to tackle NHS waiting lists. Christine Grahame S6O-01424 5. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Borders. Finlay Carson S6O-01425 6. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the provision of maternity services. Joe FitzPatrick S6O-01426 7. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported prevalence of alcohol-related cancers in Scotland. Marie McNair S6O-01427 8. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to universal free prescriptions on the NHS.