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S7O-00130 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland's review of the deployment of forensic tagging spray, including when it expects a decision on their future operation Barratt, David Question
General Question
25 Jun 2026
S7M-00471 Beath High School Drama Club Named Scottish Youth Champions at the SCDA One Act Play Festival Youth Final Barratt, David Motion
Standard Motion
24 Jun 2026
S7O-00092 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the next steps are towards delivering a direct ferry service between Rosyth and mainland Europe. Barratt, David Question
General Question
18 Jun 2026
S7O-00039 To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to ensure that regulatory and consenting frameworks support the deployment of low-carbon heat recovery technologies from rivers, estuaries and co Barratt, David Question
Portfolio Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00545 To ask the Scottish Government, further to its second consultation on the regulation of the electrical industry, which closed in February 2021, whether it plans to bring forward plans to regulate the Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00547 To ask the Scottish Government what further support it is providing to local authorities to help increase enforcement activity by Trading Standards officers. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00550 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address recruitment and retention challenges within the Trading Standards workforce. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00552 To ask the Scottish Government what regulatory powers are available to local authorities to limit the density of retail premises selling vape products in particular areas. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00546 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to re-establish the Electricians Working Group to consider whether electricians should be regulated. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00548 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it issues to local authorities regarding the prioritisation of Trading Standards enforcement activity. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00544 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the regulation campaign by Scotland's Electrical Trade Association (SELECT), whether it has considered action to regulate the electrical industry.  Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00543 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the publication in June 2019 of the research paper, The Regulation of electricians in Scotland, whether it has commenced work on any of the four recommended Barratt, David Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2026
S7W-00549 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the scale of illicit trade, including counterfeit goods and illegal tobacco. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
09 Jun 2026
S7W-00346 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on identifying a suitable funding mechanism for the primary healthcare investment programme for Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00343 To ask the Scottish Government how many medical centres will be required to be established by the proposed primary healthcare investment programme for Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00348 To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide funding to NHS Fife for the new Lochgelly Medical Centre development. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00345 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on de-coupling Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly into standalone projects in the primary healthcare investment programme. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00350 To ask the Scottish Government when it will make a decision on the use of the Mutual Investment Model for the primary healthcare investment programme. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00349 To ask the Scottish Government when construction of the new Lochgelly Medical Centre will commence. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00351 To ask the Scottish Government what private finance models are under active consideration for the primary healthcare investment programme and what other models were previously considered. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00347 To ask the Scottish Government when it will make an announcement on the funding mechanism to be used for the primary healthcare investment programme for Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00344 To ask the Scottish Government whether the proposed primary healthcare investment programme for Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly supersedes the previously approved Lochgelly Medical Centre development. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00554 To ask the Scottish Government whether additional funding, beyond the £3 million currently committed, will be required to deliver a fully operational ferry service from Rosyth to Europe. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00553 To ask the Scottish Government when it expects the £3 million investment for a ferry link to Europe in Rosyth to be released and fully committed. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00556 To ask the Scottish Government which organisations are expected to receive the proposed £3 million funding for the Rosyth to Europe ferry link, and what discussions it has had with those organis Barratt, David Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00555 To ask the Scottish Government whether there are any conditions attached to the proposed £3 million commitment for the Rosyth to Europe ferry link. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00342 To ask the Scottish Government when the Capital Investment Group received the full business case for the Lochgelly Medical Centre from NHS Fife, and whether formal approval has been provided. Barratt, David Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00551 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the sale of illegal disposable vapes in high street premises, including those that do not comply with safety or nicotine content regu Barratt, David Question
Written Question
04 Jun 2026
S7O-00011 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to bring forward the deliveryof a new Lochgelly Health Centre before 2031. Barratt, David Question
General Question
04 Jun 2026
S7M-00179 The Lobular Moon Shot Project, Raising Awareness of Lobular Breast Cancer and the Lack of Research Barratt, David Motion
Members' Business Motion
28 May 2026
S7M-00154 Congratulating Inverkeithing High School on 100% Positive Destinations for School Leavers in 2024-25 Barratt, David Motion
Standard Motion
26 May 2026
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Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland's review of the deployment of forensic tagging spray, including when it expects a decision on their future operation

S7O-00130 · General Question · lodged by Barratt, David

Lodged on
16 Jun 2026
Heard / answered on
25 Jun 2026

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To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland's review of the deployment of forensic tagging spray, including when it expects a decision on their future operational use.
Oral questions — topical, portfolio, First Minister's and the like — aren't published with their answer text. The reply was spoken in the chamber; cross-reference the Official Report for the wording.