Hansard

Jamie Langan (South Scotland) (Reform) Reform

To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports a market economy and the role of the price mechanism within it. (S7O-00005)

The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur) SNP

The Scottish Government supports a fair economy and recognises that, already, not all goods and services in the economy operate on an unregulated free market...

Jamie Langan Reform

I thank the cabinet secretary for his response. However, in the light of the Government’s conversion of price controls, can he confirm whether my constituent...

The Presiding Officer NPA

Alas, you are only a minister, Tom.

Tom Arthur SNP

Jamie Langan raises a very important issue, which is the wellbeing, welfare and sustainability of those who provide the food that we put on our tables. I rea...

Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP) SNP

Before the election, the First Minister had a fantastic visit to the farm that is operated by Cammy Wilson of “The Sheep Game”, who explained that eggs are a...

Tom Arthur SNP

I thank Mr Brown for reiterating this important issue. I want to work constructively with all relevant stakeholders in recognising the nature of the policy a...

Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP) SNP

Does the minister share my view that the Government has a responsibility to ease the burden on households during a cost of living crisis, including through t...

Tom Arthur SNP

Paul McLennan raises a number of important points. I recognise that immediate and acute pressures on the cost of living are emanating from the war in Ukraine...