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Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Portfolio Question Time · Prison Estate (Staffing Pressures)

I thank the cabinet secretary for the detail that he has already given, but could he also outline what more can be done to use the public service reform agenda to encourage staff to move outside the central belt and into other regions and areas where they are needed, such as t...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Portfolio Question Time · Non-domestic Rates System

It is welcome that the minister has given a clear commitment to consider carefully what improvements the Government could make as quickly as possible to ensure that all businesses can continue to invest, rather than have issues arising with business rates impeding their succes...

Dawn Black SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme

Given that the scheme was approved, in principle, for funding in 2018 and that the last objections to the project were resolved in early 2025, does the cabinet secretary appreciate the restrictions on life that the lack of a flyover at the notoriously dangerous junction over t...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the business plan for the A90/A937 Laurencekirk junction improvement scheme, including when it expects the scheme to move from the development pipeline to the delivery pipeline. (S7O-00024)

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Phone-free Classrooms

Introducing phone-free classrooms will provide greater consistency across Scotland, but will the cabinet secretary say more on what exemptions might be made to the national ban, particularly for pupils with additional support needs, disabilities, medical conditions or caring r...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Phone-free Classrooms

Introducing phone-free classrooms will provide greater consistency across Scotland, but will the cabinet secretary say more on what exemptions might be made to the national ban, particularly for pupils with additional support needs, disabilities, medical conditions or caring r...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I say before I start that my first concern is for the people of Angus North and Mearns and for the people of Scotland.I, Dawn Suzanne Thorndycraft Black, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King C...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I say before I start that my first concern is for the people of Angus North and Mearns and for the people of Scotland.I, Dawn Suzanne Thorndycraft Black, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King C...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I say before I start that my first concern is for the people of Angus North and Mearns and for the people of Scotland.I, Dawn Suzanne Thorndycraft Black, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King C...

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Chamber

Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Draft]

10 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament

Item of business

Portfolio Question Time

Prison Estate (Staffing Pressures)

Black, Dawn SNP Angus North and Mearns Watch on SPTV

I thank the cabinet secretary for the detail that he has already given, but could he also outline what more can be done to use the public service reform agenda to encourage staff to move outside the central belt and into other regions and areas where they are needed, such as to the new HMP Inverness, which will require an increase in staff?

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Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform) Reform

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through its programme of public sector reform....

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform (Ivan McKee) SNP

The prison estate is currently facing unprecedented pressures due to the record-high prison population, and our prison staff are working with dedication and ...

Mark Simpson Reform

Given that staffing shortages can lead to reduced access to education, rehabilitation programmes and purposeful activity for those in custody, has the cabine...

Ivan McKee SNP

I recognise that my colleague the Cabinet Secretary for Justice is working on those steps, but, as I have indicated, the Prison Service is significantly incr...

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP) SNP

I thank the cabinet secretary for the detail that he has already given, but could he also outline what more can be done to use the public service reform agen...

Ivan McKee SNP

Public service reform gives us the tools to better match staff to where they are most needed, and the strategy includes commitments on strengthening leadersh...