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S6O-05650 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
18 Mar 2026
S6M-21136 Queen’s View in Perthshire Listed as the Most Beautiful Place in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
17 Mar 2026
S6M-20898.1 Business Programme Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
25 Feb 2026
S6O-05553 To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the tourism industry. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
25 Feb 2026
S6W-43701 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the (a) number of woodland creation schemes over 500 hectares that have been funded in each year since 2010 and (b) size of each o Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Feb 2026
S6W-43700 To ask the Scottish Government how many woodland creation schemes of (a) up to two, (b) two to five, (c) six to 10, (d) 11 to 20, (e) 21 to 50, (f) 51 to 100, (g) 101 to 200 and (h) over 200 hectares Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Feb 2026
S6M-20864 Scottish Grocers' Federation Crime Report 2025-26 Fraser, Murdo Motion
Members' Business Motion
19 Feb 2026
S6M-20819.1 Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
18 Feb 2026
S6M-20794 Farmers Urged to Put on Football Boots for Fundraiser in Perth Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
12 Feb 2026
S6O-05513 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help people in homeless households into permanent accommodation.  Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43519 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect rare forms of arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) in Loch Rannoch. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Feb 2026
S6W-43520 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect the genetic, ecological and morphometric forms of brown trout (Salmo trutta) in Loch Laidon. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Feb 2026
S6W-43360 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party 2021 manifesto commitment, what the cost would be in 2026-27 of bringing the higher property rate into line with that in England Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Feb 2026
S6W-43356 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to fulfil the commitments in the Scottish National Party 2021 manifesto and subsequent Framework For Tax, and the recommendation of the Barcla Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Feb 2026
S6W-43357 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has not brought the higher property rate into line with that in England, as recommended by the Barclay review of non-domestic tax rates. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Feb 2026
S6W-43359 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has decided not to extend retail, hospitality and leisure rates relief to premises that are liable for the higher property rate. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2026
S6W-43358 To ask the Scottish Government how much it expects to raise from the retail, hospitality and leisure industries, and business sectors, from the higher property rate in 2026-27. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2026
S6O-05481 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress has been made in dealing with the issue of short-formed trains on services between Fife and Edinburgh. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
05 Feb 2026
S6W-43355 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s analysis of its draft Budget 2026-27, as set out in its Post-Budget submission to the Local Government, Ho Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Feb 2026
S6M-20653 Saving Scottish Hospitality
3 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
04 Feb 2026
S6W-43149 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether national guidance is required regarding the position of councillors who are subject to criminal proceedings holding ceremonial Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6W-43150 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the adequacy of the current Ethical Standards Framework, in relation to local councillors, to ensure that it protects public confidence in local Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6W-43148 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the adequacy of existing legislation regarding serving councillors who face serious criminal charges and whether they should be suspended from Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6T-02861 To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to the finding from UKHospitality Scotland that licensed premises face, on average, an 86% increase in non-domestic rates as a resul Fraser, Murdo Question
Topical Question
27 Jan 2026
S6W-42834 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the comments from the former chair of the Scottish Government’s Retail Industry Leadership Group, Andrew Murphy, in The Times on 22 Decembe Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
21 Jan 2026
S6W-42835 To ask the Scottish Government what business and regulatory impact assessment was undertaken prior to the First Minister’s announcement of a new defence sector support policy on 3 September 2025 Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Jan 2026
S6W-42836 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish its current business and regulatory impact assessment in relation to its defence sector support policy, which was updated on 3 September 2025, in Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Jan 2026
S6O-05367 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist businesses that have seen a significant proposed increase in rateable value as a result of the current revaluation for non-domestic ra Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
14 Jan 2026
S6M-20295 Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases
2 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
07 Jan 2026
S6O-05338 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the use of AI in the composition of judicial judgements. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
07 Jan 2026
S6M-20289 Perthshire Funeral Directors' 100th Anniversary Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jan 2026
S6M-20062 Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
10 Dec 2025
S6W-42268 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the comment by the Scottish Retail Consortium in The Herald on 1 December 2025 that if Scotland did not follow England in introducing a retail-sp Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
09 Dec 2025
S6W-42270 To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has received from representatives of the retail industry following the decision in the UK Budget to implement a retail-specific discounted busine Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
09 Dec 2025
S6W-42269 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the comment by the Scottish Retail Consortium in The Herald on 1 December 2025 that if Scotland did not follow England in introducing a Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
09 Dec 2025
S6F-04502 To ask the First Minister what funding is in place to ensure that the A9 dualling project is completed by the target date of 2035. Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
04 Dec 2025
S6O-05247 To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the impact of the visitor levy on businesses operating in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Fraser, Murdo Question
General Question
04 Dec 2025
S6W-42265 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to amend the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 to provide additional flexibilities for local authorities during the remainder of the current parliamentar Fraser, Murdo Question
Inspired Question
02 Dec 2025
S6W-41970 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6O-05099 by Neil Gray on 5 November 2025 regarding patient safety at NHS Grampian arising from faulty sterilising equipment, whether Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
01 Dec 2025
S6M-19756.1 Scotland's Skills System Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
19 Nov 2025
S6W-41642 To ask the Scottish Government how much money in each local authority area has been raised from sporting rates in each of the last five years, also broken down by how much was then passed to the Scott Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Nov 2025
S6O-05099 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns regarding patient safety at NHS Grampian arising from faulty sterilising equipment, whether an independent investigation into the procurem Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
05 Nov 2025
S6M-19483 Perthshire Blueberry Farm Raises £30,000 for Community Groups Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
31 Oct 2025
S6M-19452 Perthshire Shopkeeper Named High Street Hero After 53 Years in Business Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Oct 2025
S6W-40946 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Innovation Investment Programme, which was announced in the National Innovation Strategy and expected to be delivered in early 2024, is not in place. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
28 Oct 2025
S6W-40947 To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will publish the National Productivity Programme, which was referred to in the National Innovation Strategy in 2023. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
28 Oct 2025
S6M-19315 Kenmore District Revitalisation Shortlisted for SURF Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
10 Oct 2025
S6M-19253 Backing Scotland’s Colleges and Apprenticeships
3 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
08 Oct 2025
S6M-19026 Perthshire Hotel Wins Best Bar or Pub Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
23 Sep 2025
S6W-40219 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion in its Scottish Budget 2026-27 recommendations paper that spending restraint rather than tax ri Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
19 Sep 2025
S6W-40220 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion in its Scottish Budget 2026-27 recommendations paper that there should be no new levies or taxe Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
19 Sep 2025
S6W-40221 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion in its Scottish Budget 2026-27 recommendations paper that there should be a plan to narrow any Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
19 Sep 2025
S6F-04296 To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will support town and city centres as retail destinations.   Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
18 Sep 2025
S6M-18947 Former Chieftain of Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games Standing Down Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
17 Sep 2025
S6O-04935 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its position onmaking all future funding for arts organisations conditional on the applicant’scommitment to protecting f Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
17 Sep 2025
S6M-18924 Perthshire Bed and Breakfast Wins Top Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
16 Sep 2025
S6W-40222 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion in its Scottish Budget 2026-27 recommendations paper that retailers of all sizes should benefit Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
12 Sep 2025
S6W-40223 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion in its Scottish Budget 2026-27 recommendations paper that no retailer in Scotland should be lia Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
12 Sep 2025
S6M-18795.3 Supporting Scottish Exports in Response to Global Uncertainty Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
11 Sep 2025
S6M-18779 Improving Scotland’s Finances
3 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
10 Sep 2025
S6O-04903 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on farmers and food producers of the introduction of meat Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
10 Sep 2025
S6M-18734 Dr Liz Cameron, CEO of Scottish Chambers of Commerce Standing Down Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
04 Sep 2025
S6M-18600 150th Anniversary of Birth of John Buchan Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
26 Aug 2025
S6W-39509 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce the requirement on Police Scotland of having to provide escorts for large vehicles associated with renewable energy projects. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
13 Aug 2025
S6W-39508 To ask the Scottish Government when the Abnormal Loads Legislative Reform sub-group last met, and what actions were agreed. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
13 Aug 2025
S6M-18177 Pitlochry Bed and Breakfast Voted Best in Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
30 Jun 2025
S6M-18104 Condolences on the Death of First Female Provost of Perth and Kinross Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
25 Jun 2025
S6M-18025 Scottish Women’s Convention’s Perth Roadshow Report Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
19 Jun 2025
S6M-17981 Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Defence Sector
3 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
18 Jun 2025
S6M-17923 CEO of Perthshire Company Set for Retirement Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
11 Jun 2025
S6M-17785.3 Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
04 Jun 2025
S6O-04752 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with UHI Perth in relation to its funding position. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
04 Jun 2025
S6O-04704 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported concerns of stakeholder organisations within the muirburn code working group regarding the commencement and practicaliti Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
28 May 2025
S6M-17641 The 12th Anniversary of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
27 May 2025
S6M-17600 Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
21 May 2025
S6M-17542 Inaugural Country Sport Scotland Conference Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
16 May 2025
S6O-04650 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Police Scotland in relation to its policy on the recording of non-crime hate incidents. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
14 May 2025
S6M-17495 Civic Reception for Royal Perth Golfing Society Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
12 May 2025
S6M-17460 Scotch Whisky Industry Heralds Free Trade Agreement Between India and the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
09 May 2025
S6M-17437.4 Programme for Government: Building the Best Future for Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
07 May 2025
S6O-04613 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to figures showing that farm incomes are at a five-year low. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
07 May 2025
S6M-17325 Death of Former Black Watch Commander Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
29 Apr 2025
S6M-17352.3 Supporting Scottish Industry During Turbulent Economic Times Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
29 Apr 2025
S6M-17223 New Footpath in Perth Links Local Football Club with Community Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36030 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35531 by Richard Lochhead on 18 March 2025, what steps it has taken to measure progress towards meeting the targets set out in its Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
04 Apr 2025
S6W-36029 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35531 by Richard Lochhead on 18 March 2025, whether it remains committed to all of the targets set out in its 2021 document, A Str Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
04 Apr 2025
S6M-17069 Perth Museum Attracts More than 250,000 Visitors in its First Year Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
03 Apr 2025
S6O-04540 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to increase house building. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
03 Apr 2025
S6M-16963 400th Anniversary of the Accession of King Charles I Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
27 Mar 2025
S6F-03944 To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce waiting times for children and adolescents for the diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
27 Mar 2025
S6M-16923.1 Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
25 Mar 2025
S6W-35530 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with the development of the SaxaVord and Sutherland spaceports, and whether it is its understanding that the business sector plans to consoli Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2025
S6W-35531 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to facilitate the development of domestic space launch capabilities, and the growth of associated business sectors. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2025
S6W-34599 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest information that it has on the progress of the Sutherland spaceport project. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-34596 To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to assess artifical intelligence (AI)-related industry activity in Scotland, in terms of size, location and specialisation. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-34598 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has taken any steps to make a cost-benefit analyses of potential measures available to it to promote the artificiak intellegence (AI)-related industry in Scot Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-34597 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Scotland can only be an influential responsible artificial intellegence (AI) regulator if it succeeds in attracting people to, and growin Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-34600 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest information that it has on the progress of the SaxaVord spaceport. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6M-16667.3 Achieving a Fair Balance in the UK’s Economy Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
05 Mar 2025
S6M-16595.2 Increasing Investment in Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
27 Feb 2025
S6W-34601 To ask the Scottish Government what ongoing steps it is taking to monitor which potential trunk road building or upgrade projects would provide the highest economic return on investment. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
27 Feb 2025
S6M-15739 Protection of Park Home Residents Fraser, Murdo Motion
Members' Business Motion
27 Feb 2025
S6W-34602 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported long-term reduction in the working-age population caused by below-replacement birth rates. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
24 Feb 2025
S6M-16240 Call for Pilot Project Providing Venison on School Menus to be Rolled Out Nationally Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jan 2025
S6T-02302 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the number of unauthorised absences from schools. Fraser, Murdo Question
Topical Question
28 Jan 2025
S6O-04209 To ask the Scottish Government when it estimates that ScotRail will end the use of short-formed trains that run on rail services between Fife and Edinburgh. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
16 Jan 2025
S6W-32890 To ask the Scottish Government how many working-age adults in Scotland are currently both not in work and in receipt of universal credit. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
15 Jan 2025
S6W-32889 To ask the Scottish Government how many working-age adults in Scotland are currently both not in work and in receipt of benefits. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
15 Jan 2025
S6W-32891 To ask the Scottish Government how many working-age adults in Scotland who are currently in receipt of income support have not been in work for at least a year. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
15 Jan 2025
S6M-16082 Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jan 2025
S6M-16071 Highland Perthshire Restaurant and Hotel to be Included in the Michelin Guide Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jan 2025
S6M-16092.3 Valuing Culture: Scotland's Support to the Culture Sector Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
14 Jan 2025
S6W-32850 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25901 by Fiona Hyslop on 4 March 2024, what progress has been made on holding a public consultation in relation to section 8 of th Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Jan 2025
S6W-32711 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32031 by Kate Forbes on 18 December 2024, whether it is taking any measures in its draft Budget 2025-26 to reduce the cost of doin Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Jan 2025
S6O-04153 To ask the Scottish Government how it supports music venues. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
08 Jan 2025
S6W-32710 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32031 by Kate Forbes on 18 December 2024, whether any of the measures that it is taking to grow the economy in its draft Budget 20 Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32115 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing further financial support to grassroots music venues beyond the planned 40% rates relief in its draft Budget 2025-26. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32034 To ask the Scottish Government what impact the proposal in the draft Budget 2025-26 to reduce spending at Ferguson Marine by one quarter will have on employment at the yard. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Dec 2024
S6W-32114 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it will provide to the grassroots music venue industry regarding its plans for business rates relief in the years beyond the draft Budget for 2025-26. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Dec 2024
S6W-32031 To ask the Scottish Government what measures in its draft Budget 2025-26 reflect the statement by the First Minister on 22 May 2024, in which he stated that one of his "priorities is to grow Scotland& Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Dec 2024
S6W-32032 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the proposal in its draft Budget 2025-26 to reduce the consumer policy and advice budget. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6W-32112 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government’s reported commitment to a permanently lowered tax rate for grassroots music venues in England and Wales from 2026-27, whether it wi Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
13 Dec 2024
S6W-32113 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government’s consultation on reforming its business rates system, whether it has any plans to undertake a similar consultation on potential cha Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
13 Dec 2024
S6W-32033 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the 2025-26 draft Budget proposes reducing the digital budget of the portfolio of the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
11 Dec 2024
S6W-31217 To ask the Scottish Government how much (a) has been and (b) is due to be paid to litigants from all concluded civil cases relating to prosecutions arising from the administration of Rangers FC, broke Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Dec 2024
S6W-31216 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the details of all expenditure that has been paid to contest concluded civil cases relating to prosecutions arising from the administration of Ra Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
10 Dec 2024
S6W-31533 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the persons and organisations that will take part in its review of Creative Scotland. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31532 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when its review of Creative Scotland will commence. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31531 To ask the Scottish Government when it will update the Parliament on its review of Creative Scotland. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31535 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a provisional timeline for the completion of its review of Creative Scotland. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31534 To ask the Scottish Government how much it has budgeted for its review of Creative Scotland. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31536 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of any engagement that it has had with Creative Scotland since the planned review of the organisation was announced on 4 September 20 Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31254 To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to improve productivity in the public sector, and how it measures any progress on this. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
28 Nov 2024
S6W-31252 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to improve the (a) collection and (b) availability of information on (i) underemployment and (ii) its causes. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
22 Nov 2024
S6W-31253 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to improve the (a) collection and (b) availability of information on (i) economic inactivity and (ii) its causes. Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
22 Nov 2024
S6T-02197 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported comments from the Institute for Fiscal Studies that its income tax increases on the highest earners may have reduced the revenue raised. Fraser, Murdo Question
Topical Question
19 Nov 2024
S6O-03950 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in relation to its handling of malicious and vexatious criminal complaints. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
13 Nov 2024
S6M-15369 Perthshire Hotel Wins Top Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
11 Nov 2024
S6F-03503 To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the concerns expressed by the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee regarding funding to complete the dualling of Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
07 Nov 2024
S6O-03904 To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities to help secure the future of community libraries. Fraser, Murdo Question
General Question
07 Nov 2024
S6M-15023 Perth Named One of the Best Places to Live in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
24 Oct 2024
S6M-14825.2 Budget Priorities 2025-26 Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
09 Oct 2024
S6O-03814 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Creative Scotland is fit for purpose as an arts funding body.     Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
09 Oct 2024
S6M-14845 Music Legend Rod Stewart Honoured by Keepers of the Quaich at Blair Castle, Perthshire Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
08 Oct 2024
S6M-14762 125th Anniversary is Significant Milestone for Bell Ingram in Perthshire Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
03 Oct 2024
S6M-14614.2 The UK Budget – Scotland’s Priorities Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
24 Sep 2024
S6M-14584 Les Misérables School Edition Coming to Stirling Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
20 Sep 2024
S6O-03692 To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing for new entrants to farming. Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
11 Sep 2024
S6O-03664 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recently published government expenditure and revenue figures, which reportedly show a £2,400 dividend in the last year for every perso Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
04 Sep 2024
S6M-14140 Perthshire Business Celebrates Extending Deal with Asda Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
21 Aug 2024
S6F-03264 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
27 Jun 2024
S6M-13679.2 Scottish Government Priorities: Growing the Economy Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
19 Jun 2024
S6O-03553 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
12 Jun 2024
S6M-13548 Perthshire Butchers Introduces Barbecue Food at Asda Supermarket Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
07 Jun 2024
S6M-13503 Retirement of SCAA's Longest-serving Pilot Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jun 2024
S6O-03528 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
05 Jun 2024
S6M-13302 New Perth Museum Celebrates Award of Five Stars by VisitScotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
23 May 2024
S6M-13097 Economic Benefits of Taymouth Castle Development Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
07 May 2024
S6F-03070 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
02 May 2024
S6M-12923 Perthshire Business Celebrating 10-year Anniversary Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
22 Apr 2024
S6O-03305 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
17 Apr 2024
S6O-03285 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
General Question
28 Mar 2024
S6O-03234 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
21 Mar 2024
S6M-12563 Perthshire Business Recognised for Promoting Disability Employment Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
20 Mar 2024
S6W-25987 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2024
S6W-25990 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2024
S6M-12531 Perthshire Community Sports Facilities Receive Almost £200,000 Funding from Sportscotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
19 Mar 2024
S6O-03248 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
SPCB Oral Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25988 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25986 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25985 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25989 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25939 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25938 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Mar 2024
S6M-12457.1 Growing Scotland’s Economy Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
13 Mar 2024
S6O-03186 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
13 Mar 2024
S6W-25937 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
08 Mar 2024
S6W-25936 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
08 Mar 2024
S6M-12434 Perth-based Indian Cuisine Supplier Wins Supermarket Listing Contract Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
07 Mar 2024
S6M-12421 Babcock International to Create More than 1,000 Jobs at Rosyth, Fife Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
06 Mar 2024
S6O-03156 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
06 Mar 2024
S6W-25901 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
04 Mar 2024
S6M-12367 Gleneagles Hotel Named as Best Hotel in Scotland and the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
01 Mar 2024
S6F-02863 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
First Minister's Question
29 Feb 2024
S6W-25505 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
28 Feb 2024
S6W-25506 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
28 Feb 2024
S6O-03066 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
07 Feb 2024
S6M-12030 Perthshire Named Most Welcoming Region in the World by Travel Website Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
01 Feb 2024
S6O-03037 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
31 Jan 2024
S6O-03007 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
25 Jan 2024
S6M-11652.1 Application of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
14 Dec 2023
S6W-23176 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
SPCB Written Question
05 Dec 2023
S6M-11517 Highland Perthshire Chocolatier’s Winning Streak Continues Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
04 Dec 2023
S6M-11534 Fly-tipping (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Order 2023 (SSI 2023/335) Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
04 Dec 2023
S6M-11384 Perthshire Museum Trust Wins Top Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
23 Nov 2023
S6M-11311 Perth Star of the Airwaves Wins Top Volunteer Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
22 Nov 2023
S6O-02756 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
22 Nov 2023
S6M-11324 Highland Perthshire Hotel Celebrating After Being Given Four-star Status Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
21 Nov 2023
S6O-02713 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
15 Nov 2023
S6M-11160 Celebrating the Great British Game Week Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
09 Nov 2023
S6M-11161.2 Fair Work in a Wellbeing Economy Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
09 Nov 2023
S6W-22465 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2023
S6W-22464 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2023
S6M-11058 Scone Musician Wins Award at the World Solo Drumming Championships Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
02 Nov 2023
S6T-01602 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Topical Question
31 Oct 2023
S6M-10922.1 Ensuring Scotland’s Skills System is Fit for the Future Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
25 Oct 2023
S6O-02616 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
25 Oct 2023
S6M-10938 Funding Boost for Blairgowrie and Rattray Development Trust Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
24 Oct 2023
S6M-10740 Fife Resident Awarded Health Walk Volunteer of the Year Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
03 Oct 2023
S6M-10665 Perth Badminton Players Win Medals at World Senior Championships Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
29 Sep 2023
S6M-10650 Auction for 1830s Whisky Found in Cellar of Perthshire Castle Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Sep 2023
S6M-10651 Perthshire Teenager Wins World Stone Skimming Championship Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Sep 2023
S6O-02555 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
27 Sep 2023
S6M-10628 Death of Actor, David McCallum Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
26 Sep 2023
S6M-10601 Scottish Export Champion from Perth Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
26 Sep 2023
S6M-10466 Perthshire Firefighter Retires after Almost 40 Years of Service Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
18 Sep 2023
S6W-20882 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
14 Sep 2023
S6M-10411 Pausing the Short-term Lets Licensing Scheme
3 linked amendments
Fraser, Murdo Motion
Motion For Debate
13 Sep 2023
S6M-10377 Perthshire Resident Named Scotland's Path Volunteer of the Year Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
11 Sep 2023
S6M-10347.1 Opportunity within the 2023-24 Programme for Government Fraser, Murdo Motion
Amendment
07 Sep 2023
S6T-01495 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Topical Question
05 Sep 2023
S6M-10167 Dunkeld Men's Shed Members Travel 550 Miles to Help Local Archive Group Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
18 Aug 2023
S6W-19864 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
03 Aug 2023
S6W-19863 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
03 Aug 2023
S6W-19331 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Jul 2023
S6W-19330 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
18 Jul 2023
S6W-19328 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
03 Jul 2023
S6W-19329 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
03 Jul 2023
S6M-09794 Pitlochry Listed Among the Most Friendly Towns in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
29 Jun 2023
S6M-09772 Blairgowrie Teenager Honoured at Awards Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jun 2023
S6M-09627 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Wins Four Awards at Prestigious Ceremony Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
22 Jun 2023
S6O-02406 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
21 Jun 2023
S6W-18611 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
15 Jun 2023
S6W-18610 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
15 Jun 2023
S6M-09294 Celebrating the Success of Tayside and Central Moorland Group "Estates that Educate" Programme Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
07 Jun 2023
S6M-09221 Perth Samaritans Receives Financial Help from LNER's Customer and Community Investment Fund Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
02 Jun 2023
S6M-09178 Perthshire Hotel Voted One of the Best in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2023
S6M-09179 Perthshire Hotel Voted Best in Scotland Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2023
S6M-08199 Dewars Centre in Perth Fraser, Murdo Motion
Members' Business Motion
31 May 2023
S6W-18051 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
30 May 2023
S6W-18050 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
30 May 2023
S6W-17846 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
25 May 2023
S6M-09099 Perth High School Winning Scottish Boys' Senior Shield Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
24 May 2023
S6O-02270 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
24 May 2023
S6W-17847 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
24 May 2023
S6W-17843 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
23 May 2023
S6M-09042 The Sixth Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2023
S6M-08945 Rattray Pod Design Wins $100,000 in Competition Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2023
S6O-02259 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
General Question
18 May 2023
S6O-02210 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
10 May 2023
S6M-08837 Former Perthshire Submariner Chosen as Coronation Champion Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
09 May 2023
S6W-16827 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
03 May 2023
S6M-08739 Perthshire Hotel Voted Best in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
02 May 2023
S6M-08707 The Old Ship Inn in Perth Wins CAMRA Award Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
28 Apr 2023
S6M-08678 Perthshire Guesthouse Ranked Best in the UK Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
27 Apr 2023
S6O-02147 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Portfolio Question
26 Apr 2023
S6W-16826 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
25 Apr 2023
S6W-16825 No title given Fraser, Murdo Question
Written Question
25 Apr 2023
S6M-08617 Award for The Neuk Mental Health Crisis Centre Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
24 Apr 2023
S6M-08478 Perth High School Reach National Football Final Fraser, Murdo Motion
Standard Motion
05 Apr 2023
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Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth.

S6O-05650 · Portfolio Question · lodged by Fraser, Murdo

Lodged on
11 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
18 Mar 2026

Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 18 Mar 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth.
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