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Reference Item MSP Type Date (desc)
S7M-00296 James Hutton Tercentenary Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jun 2026
S7M-00290.5 Growing Scotland’s Economy Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Amendment
09 Jun 2026
S7W-00659 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it would require to introduce at leas Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00657 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it will provide a list of the essenti Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00658 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what basis it will use to determine the produ Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2026
S7W-00195 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that female witnesses involved in serious criminal cases are provided with appropriate protections and support throughout court proceed Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2026
S7W-00193 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the administrative and enforcement costs associated with introducing a cap on supermarket food prices. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jun 2026
S7W-00194 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken any assessment of whether supermarkets may offset a cap on certain food items through price increases elsewhere, and, if so, what conclusions i Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jun 2026
S7W-00191 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices on Scottish farmers, food producers and processors, particularly in rel Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jun 2026
S7W-00192 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received legal advice regarding the compatibility of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices with the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020, and, if Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
02 Jun 2026
S7M-00023 Jamie Tweedie Memorial Walk in Support of Brain Tumour Research Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
15 May 2026
S7M-00002 Congratulations to NHS Borders Staff Recognised at RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
14 May 2026
S7M-00001 National Fishing Remembrance Day 2026 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
14 May 2026
S7M-00003 Arthritis Awareness Month Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
14 May 2026
S6W-44350 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has issued any guidance to local authorities on appropriate levels of screen use for primary school pupils in classroom settings. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44351 To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities are required to undertake formal risk assessments before introducing one-to-one digital device programmes in schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44349 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that local authorities comply with data protection requirements when using educational technology platforms that process children&rsquo Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44354 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to roll out the distribution of lockable pouches to restrict mobile phone usage in local authorities across Scotland, following the pilot projects in Q Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44352 To ask the Scottish Government what oversight it has of commercial partnerships between local authorities and technology providers in schools, including any safeguards to ensure that educational prior Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44353 To ask the Scottish Government what requirements exist for obtaining parental consent where pupils are required to use digital learning platforms that involve the processing or sharing of personal dat Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44336 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any action it has taken under section 33 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 to prepare and publish a food Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44358 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to ensure that lessons have been learned from concerns raised by families regarding prescribing practices for immunosuppressant patients in paedi Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44357 To ask the Scottish Government what clinical governance arrangements are in place across NHS Scotland to oversee decision-making regarding extended, blanket and targeted antifungal prophylactic medica Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44338 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its Rural Support Plan as required by the Agricultural and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44245 To ask the Scottish Government how its revised Code of Practice for constables when exercising the power of stop and search, which is currently being consulted on, will ensure the safety of biol Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44244 To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost to date is of the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women Scotland v The&nb Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44243 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on any further action that the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women&nbs Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44242 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the actions taken by the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women Sco Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44241 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding the cross-border referral of patients to facilities in England for routine healthcare treatment when waiting lists in NHS boards in Scotland Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44246 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent consultation on extending permitted development rights to support the provision of new homes. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44337 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to undertake an assessment of the impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 on rural and island communities, as required by section 81 of that Act. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2026
S6M-21059 Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
11 Mar 2026
S6M-20961 Allan Massie, a Tribute to His Contribution to Scotland’s Literary and Public Life Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
03 Mar 2026
S6W-43823 To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for energy consents under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 over the last five years involved planning authority objections that resul Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43828 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding applications for energy consents, what assessment it has made of any financial savings that may be made as a result of the removal of the automatic Public Loc Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43827 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that communities retain meaningful opportunities to participate in decision-making on large-scale energy infrastructure proposals under Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43825 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding applications for energy consents, whether it will (a) monitor the number of Public Local Inquiries held following implementation of the new process for consid Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43826 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding applications for energy consents, what consultation it has undertaken with (a) planning authorities and (b) local communities regarding the removal of the aut Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43822 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on community participation and transparency of the removal of the automatic requirement for a Public Local Inquiry when a plann Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43824 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding applications for energy consents, what criteria reporters will use to determine whether a Public Local Inquiry should take place under the new reporter-led ex Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Feb 2026
S6O-05557 To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its draft Budget 2026-27 to support women in enterprise, including in the Scottish Borders.  Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
25 Feb 2026
S6M-20846 The Story of Lovat Mill and 200 Years of Tweed in the Scottish Borders Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Feb 2026
S6W-43583 To ask the Scottish Government what opportunities there are for communities affected by a proposed development, such as the Center Parcs proposal in the Scottish Borders, to have representations consi Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Feb 2026
S6M-20785 Opera on Your Doorstep Brings World-class Opera to Town Yetholm Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
12 Feb 2026
S6F-04675 To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will provide an update on the Service Delivery Review of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Hamilton, Rachael Question
First Minister's Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43581 To ask the Scottish Government what process ministers follow when considering byelaws submitted under section 12 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, in cases linked to proposed large-scale tourism Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43582 To ask the Scottish Government what timescales typically apply for the ministerial determination of byelaws submitted under section 12 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, where the byelaw relates Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43584 To ask the Scottish Government how ministers ensure transparency in decision-making when determining byelaws under section 12 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 that relate to land subject to ongo Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43586 To ask the Scottish Government whether the (a) submissions made to it from Scottish Borders Council and (b) ministers' response in relation to the application made under section 12 of the Land Reform Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43585 To ask the Scottish Government what (a) guidance and (b) criteria ministers apply when considering whether proposed boundaries in byelaws submitted under section 12 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2 Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6M-20702 Hawick High School Pupils Reach Powering Futures Regional Final Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Feb 2026
S6O-05469 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work it is doing to improve access to thrombectomy services across the Scottish Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
General Question
05 Feb 2026
S6W-43264 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact on mothers, expectant mothers and partners in the Scottish Borders of the potential loss of long-established specialist per Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Feb 2026
S6W-43265 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has engaged with NHS Borders on the role that independent charitable perinatal mental health services play in supporting statutory services, and whether any o Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Feb 2026
S6W-43266 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that any changes to funding criteria for mental health support do not disadvantage specialist services providing individual or family-b Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Feb 2026
S6W-43268 To ask the Scottish Government what provision there is within the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 for dedicated funding to support third sector and charitable perinatal mental health services, including Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6W-43263 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the sustainability of third sector and charitable perinatal mental health services in rural areas, including the Scottish Borders, in ligh Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6W-43267 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide longer-term funding certainty for charitable perinatal mental health services beyond short-term or transitional funding arrangements, in ord Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2026
S6O-05423 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the written case for the Scottish Ministers and Lord Advocate in the judicial review of the Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
28 Jan 2026
S6O-05418 To ask the Scottish Government what impact the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will have on social security in Scotland. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
22 Jan 2026
S6W-42504 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a targeted transitional relief scheme for any micro tourism businesses that are facing significant increases in their rateable value Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Dec 2025
S6W-42506 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will explore sector-specific non-domestic rates relief options similar to those applied to hospitality businesses in other parts of the UK. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Dec 2025
S6W-42505 To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the feasibility of capping annual increases in non-domestic rates liability for self-catering businesses in order to prevent sharp cos Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Dec 2025
S6M-20035 Recognising Small Business Saturday 2025 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Members' Business Motion
17 Dec 2025
S6M-20023 Westruther Primary School Heritage Event Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
04 Dec 2025
S6M-19930 Supporting Traditional Building Skills to Save Eyemouth’s Historic Buildings Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
26 Nov 2025
S6W-41833 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 the business rate is at a 26-ye Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Nov 2025
S6W-41835 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 the business rate levied on sho Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Nov 2025
S6W-41836 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 the business rate levied on sho Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Nov 2025
S6W-41834 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 the business rate levied on the Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
26 Nov 2025
S6T-02767 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the TRANSFORM prostate cancer screening trial, including any implications this may have for improving prostate cancer screening in S Hamilton, Rachael Question
Topical Question
25 Nov 2025
S6O-05172 To ask the Scottish Government what legislative action it plans taking in the remainder of this parliamentary session to protect farmers from the threat of rural crime. Hamilton, Rachael Question
General Question
20 Nov 2025
S6M-19787 Singergie, Community Choir in the West End Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2025
S6M-19790 Sunny Cycles, Accessible Cycling for Disabled and Older People Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2025
S6M-19791 Talking is Mental CIC, Mental Health Activity Groups Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2025
S6M-19789 Stepping Stones for Families, Early Years and Family Support Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2025
S6M-19788 Spirit of Springburn SCIO, Community Hub for North Glasgow Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2025
S6F-04455 To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will maintain its manifesto commitment to freeze income tax rates and bands. Hamilton, Rachael Question
First Minister's Question
13 Nov 2025
S6W-41384 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the number of veterans it has helped secure accommodation since November 2018, broken down by financial year. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2025
S6M-19631 Hawick Winchman Marcus Wigfull Honoured for Bravery in Falklands Rescue Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19627 Abbotsford Launches Historic Claret Jug for Inter District Rugby Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19619 France Honours Greenlaw’s Evelyn Armstrong with the Légion d’Honneur Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19630 Galashiels Campaigner John Davidson MBE Inspires with Film About Tourette Syndrome I Swear Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19628 Community Spirit Brings Second Defibrillator to Langlee Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19629 Community and Staff Support Brings Emergency Trolleys to Borders Hospital Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19622 Borders College Celebrates Graduation 2025 and Student Achievement Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19620 Historic Audience with the Pope: Scottish Borders’ Rt Rev Rosie Frew Represents Church of Scotland Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
10 Nov 2025
S6M-19579 From Verges to Victory, Berwickshire’s Fight Against Litter Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Nov 2025
S6M-19583 From Classroom to Community, Bruce Aitchison Recognised by Borders College Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Nov 2025
S6M-19581 Full Throttle to Goodwood, Eyemouth High ERacing Leads the Way Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Nov 2025
S6M-19580 Coldstream Butcher’s Triple Triumph Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Nov 2025
S6M-19582 Future Engineers in the Fast Lane, Eyemouth Cluster Goblin Challenge Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Nov 2025
S6O-05119 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the housing secretary had had with the public finance minister regarding the consultation on permitted development rights to support the pro Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
06 Nov 2025
S6M-19572 Keep Duns in Bloom, 10 Years of Blossoming Success Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
05 Nov 2025
S6W-41447 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the publication by the UK Government on 17 October 2025 of its summary of the responses to the call for evidence regarding the Equipment The Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Nov 2025
S6W-41380 To ask the Scottish Government how the £901,000 veterans budget is being spent in 2025-26. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Nov 2025
S6W-41382 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an estimate of the number veterans who are currently unemployed. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Nov 2025
S6W-41381 To ask the Scottish Government what new data it has started to collect on veterans since November 2018. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Nov 2025
S6W-41385 To ask the Scottish Government what mental health initiatives aimed at veterans it has supported since November 2018 and how much funding it has provided for each programme. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Nov 2025
S6W-41383 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the number of veterans it has helped enter employment since November 2018, broken down by financial year. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Nov 2025
S6O-05073 To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Scottish Borders Council, andwhether issues regarding the future of local facilities, including thepotential closure of up to 30 sport and leisure Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
29 Oct 2025
S6M-19387 Borders Winners Celebrated at Helping It Happen Awards 2025 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
27 Oct 2025
S6M-19386 Borders Finalists Recognised at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
27 Oct 2025
S6M-19385 Borders Book Festival Schools Day Success Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
27 Oct 2025
S6W-41386 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand the Veterans In Service Injury Network, which is currently hosted by NHS Highland, to other NHS boards. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Oct 2025
S6W-40966 To ask the Scottish Government what the average and longest waiting times are for cataract surgery, when calculated from initial referral to completion of treatment, in the most recent year for which Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Oct 2025
S6W-40988 To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support responsible adventure tourism events, such as the ITERA Adventure Race, in light of the international visitors and reported economic benefit Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Oct 2025
S6W-40965 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Treatment Time Guarantee can be meaningfully enforced in cases where NHS boards are unable to measure full patient pathways, and Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Oct 2025
S6W-40964 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that all NHS boards can accurately measure total patient waiting times for treatment and what the timeline is for implementing systems Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Oct 2025
S6W-40963 To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards are currently unable to link outpatient and inpatient data in order to provide a complete record of patient pathways from referral to treatment. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Oct 2025
S6W-40953 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an an update on its public consultation on the role of Permitted Development Rights in delivering more high-quality homes. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Oct 2025
S6W-40985 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the role of NatureScot as both conservation regulator and custodian of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, in light of reported concerns by some eve Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Oct 2025
S6W-40986 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 are applied consistently and fairly to small-scale, low-i Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Oct 2025
S6W-40987 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the current Scottish Outdoor Access Code guidance for outdoor event organisers, and if so, how it will ensure that any such updated guidance r Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Oct 2025
S6W-40967 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Public Health Scotland has paused the 18 weeks referral-to-treatment standard reporting, and what steps are being taken to address any underlying data qu Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
14 Oct 2025
S6O-04988 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with community groups that have raised concerns regarding the proliferation of energy infrastructure, including pylons, battery energy storage Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
25 Sep 2025
S6M-19004 Honouring Allison Gardner’s 32 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Glasgow Film Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
22 Sep 2025
S6O-04959 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
18 Sep 2025
S6M-18940 Racing Cancelled Day Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
17 Sep 2025
S6M-18888 Didasko’s Leavers' Money Skills: Preparing Pupils for Adult Life Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
16 Sep 2025
S6M-18784 BE Uniforms Marking Over 30 Years of Experience Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
09 Sep 2025
S6M-18728 Duns Food Bank Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
04 Sep 2025
S6M-18714 GoFibre Named Best Broadband Provider in Scotland Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
03 Sep 2025
S6M-18436 Protecting Fire Services in Hawick and the Scottish Borders Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
30 Jul 2025
S6W-39101 To ask the Scottish Government how much of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund has been allocated to the Scottish Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Jul 2025
S6W-38984 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-38295 by Jenni Minto on 18 June 2025, how much of the £39 million has been awarded to NHS Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Jul 2025
S6W-38994 To ask the Scottish Government how many new build homes have been (a) started and (b) completed in the Scottish Borders in each year since 2003. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Jul 2025
S6W-38996 To ask the Scottish Government have many private sector-led houses have been (a) started and (b) completed in the Scottish Borders in each year since 2003. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Jul 2025
S6W-38985 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-38295 by Jenni Minto on 18 June 2025, when it expects to publish a plan on service expansion. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Jul 2025
S6W-39102 To ask the Scottish Government how many publicly operated electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed in the Scottish Borders in each year since 2015. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
09 Jul 2025
S6W-38799 To ask the Scottish Government how often it plans to review its code of practice for regenerative agriculture once published, and how it will engage stakeholders on their views ahead of these updates. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jul 2025
S6W-38800 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to accelerate the adoption of soil health measures on farms. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jul 2025
S6W-38798 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the final code of practice for regenerative agriculture, and when it expects it to be laid before the Scottish Pa Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Jul 2025
S6M-18197 Appointment of John Jeffrey as Lord Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
02 Jul 2025
S6O-04850 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with local stakeholders regarding the protection of wild goats in the Scottish Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
General Question
26 Jun 2025
S6W-38625 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35709 by Siobhian Brown on 21 March 2025, what support would be available to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service if it were Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Jun 2025
S6W-38629 To ask the Scottish Government what types of participation are measured in the Annual Participation Measure. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Jun 2025
S6W-38630 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of Annual ParticipationMeasure data in the Scottish Borders since 2015. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Jun 2025
S6W-38631 To ask the Scottish Government what the national average participation level has been inthe Annual Participation Measure since 2015. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Jun 2025
S6W-38624 To ask the Scottish Government what support is being offered to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the reported 14 community fire stations across Scotland that are affected by reinforced a Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38622 To ask the Scottish Government whether its ministers have met with representatives of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the ongoing service delivery review. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38626 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the fire and rescue coverage in rural areas, and how Scottish Fire and Rescue Service proposals would impact on rural communities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38620 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the role of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in responding to non-fire related incidents, such as flooding, road traffic collisions, a Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38623 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the proposals outlined in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s service delivery review. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38621 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in each year since 2010, broken down by (a) capital and (b) resource budget. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38627 To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to ensure that the mental health and wellbeing of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staff is supported, in light of the service delivery review Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2025
S6W-38628 To ask the Scottish Government whether a national impact assessment has been conducted in relation to any fire risk of battery energy storage system applications and developments, and what discussions Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 Jun 2025
S6O-04803 To ask the Scottish Government how many licences for gull management were awarded in Eyemouth for 2025. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
18 Jun 2025
S6W-37947 To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to family consent and post-mortem tissue retention, whether it has considered updating the Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 to align with changes implemente Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
18 Jun 2025
S6W-38296 To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken regarding (a) the financial impact that stroke will have on Scotland’s health and social care services in the next 10 years and (b) Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
18 Jun 2025
S6W-38295 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects eligible stroke patients in the NHS Borders area to receive the same standard of care as stroke patients in Edinburg Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
18 Jun 2025
S6W-38123 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the £28 million provided to local authorities in 2025-26 to support additional support needs provision in schools has been allocated to Scottish Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Jun 2025
S6W-38128 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any recent review by Scottish Borders Council of its additional needs assistant allocation process for secondary schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38127 To ask the Scottish Government what role it has in reviewing how additional support needs team allocations are determined within local authority secondary schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38124 To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that any funding directed at supporting additional support needs provision in schools is spent in line with (a) local need and (b) national priorities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38129 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the talent pipeline for emerging artists. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38122 To ask the Scottish Government whether it monitors the provision of additional support needs staff across local authorities, and, if so, how Scottish Borders Council compares with the national average Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38121 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities regarding minimum levels of additional support needs staff, such as additional needs assistants, in secondary schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38126 To ask the Scottish Government how it evaluates whether local authorities, including Scottish Borders Council, are fulfilling their duties under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotla Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38125 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce ringfenced funding for additional support needs provision in secondary schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2025
S6W-38130 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the (a) economic and (b) cultural impact of grassroots music venues. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Jun 2025
S6W-38132 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support it is providing to grassroots music venues, in light of reports that these venues contributed £45.4 million to th Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
12 Jun 2025
S6W-38142 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance is currently in place to inform ministers’ decisions when they depart from the recommendations of a public inquiry reporter in renewable energy cases Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38139 To ask the Scottish Government what weight is given to (a) local authority planning refusals and (b) the findings of a public inquiry reporter in a final ministerial decision on renewable energy devel Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38138 To ask the Scottish Government, further to its response to an Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 request on 22 April 2025 (reference 202500456071), whether any decisions made b Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38136 To ask the Scottish Government, further to its response to an Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 request on 22 April 2025 (reference 202500456071), how many of the 44 public inquiri Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38140 To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that the views of local communities, as expressed during public inquiries and local planning processes, are given full consideration when ministers make a Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38137 To ask the Scottish Government, further to its response to an Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 request on 22 April 2025 (reference 202500456071), regarding the 10 renewable e Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38141 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider commissioning an independent review of the consistency and transparency of decisions made by ministers in cases where public inquiry recommendat Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37958 To ask the Scottish Government whether it provides guidance, or allows automatic or simplified Blue Badge renewal, for individuals with progressive conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, and, i Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37962 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any assessment of the accessibility of the Blue Badge application process, and, if so, what the outcomes were. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37954 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of Blue Badge applications submitted to Scottish Borders Council in 2024 were (a) approved, (b) rejected and (c) referred for further assessment, based s Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37961 To ask the Scottish Government how it evaluates the effectiveness of Transport Scotland’s delivery and oversight of the Blue Badge scheme across local authorities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37955 To ask the Scottish Government what qualifications, professional registrations or training are (a) required and (b) recommended for staff undertaking initial or face-to-face Blue Badge assessments, an Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37960 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what role the Transport Accessibility Steering Group plays in evaluating the operation of the Blue Badge scheme, and whether this includes assess Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37957 To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many face-to-face assessments for Blue Badge applications were conducted in the Scottish Borders in 2024, and how many of these resulted Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37963 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to run a public awareness campaign on how to access the Blue Badge scheme and the eligibility criteria for it. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37956 To ask the Scottish Government which professional health or care disciplines are commonly involved in the Blue Badge application assessment process, and whether it holds any data on professional repre Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37959 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand the eligibility criteria for the Blue Badge scheme, particularly for people with non-visible or fluctuating conditions. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37951 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential data privacy implications of retaining DNA and tissue samples without explicit consent, particularly in relation to complian Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37952 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities on enabling people to apply for a Blue Badge without using an online application, and how it ensures that non-digital rout Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37953 To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the average processing time for Blue Badge applications in the Scottish Borders, and how this compares with other local authority areas. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-37948 To ask the Scottish Government what policies and procedures are in place regarding the storage, use, and disposal of tissue samples from non-suspicious deaths, and what safeguards exist to ensure that Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Jun 2025
S6W-38131 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the rateable value threshold for business rates relief, in light of reported concerns that approximately one third of grassroots music venues in S Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
09 Jun 2025
S6M-17778 Raising Awareness of Mental Health in the Farming Community Following the Death of Neil Stewart Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
06 Jun 2025
S6W-37964 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is a statutory requirement for local authorities to collaborate with (a) healthcare professionals and (b) independent mobility assessors in the administration Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2025
S6W-37949 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider removing non-suspicious deaths from the remit of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2025
S6W-37950 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand the use of non-invasive post-mortem technologies, such as CT scanners, for non-suspicious deaths. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
05 Jun 2025
S6M-17797 Celebrating G J Sanderson’s Success at the 2025 World Haggis Awards Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
04 Jun 2025
S6M-17695 Celebrating G J Sanderson’s Success at the 2025 World Haggis Awards Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
30 May 2025
S6O-04732 To ask the Scottish Government when it will meet with the Equality and Human Rights Commission regarding its recently published consultation on updating the Code of Practice for services, public funct Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
29 May 2025
S6M-17629 Supporting the Work of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and the Success of Doddie Aid 2025 Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
27 May 2025
S6M-17631 Euroquiz 2025 Final – Celebrating Educational Achievement and Cultural Understanding Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
22 May 2025
S6W-37406 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce information on the dangers of methanol poisoning to the school curriculum. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37356 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the outcome of its review of the guidance on mothballing.  Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37357 To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with local authorities regarding its review of the guidance on mothballing, and whether it has advised any local authorities to pause any m Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37355 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on mothballing.  Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6O-04641 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report by Scottish Borders Council on the future of Live Borders, regarding any impact on cultural services, community engagement and Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
14 May 2025
S6W-36615 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) regarding battery energy storage system quotas in Scotland. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
02 May 2025
S6W-36612 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35639 by Maree Todd on 27 March 2025, which NHS boards will be supported to provide suicide bereavement support. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
01 May 2025
S6W-36613 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Borders regarding suicide bereavement support. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
01 May 2025
S6W-36614 To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its next Creating Hope Together suicide prevention action plan. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
01 May 2025
S6W-36338 To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed Cross-Border Connection development by SP Energy Networks will benefit residents in the Scottish Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Apr 2025
S6W-36328 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce compensation for any individuals affected by a decline in (a) land and (b) property value due to the impact of large-scale energy projects Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
29 Apr 2025
S6O-04552 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its work on tackling rural crime and preventing the theft and resale of machinery in Scotland, when it was first made aware of the propos Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
23 Apr 2025
S6W-36634 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Borders regarding brokerage in 2025-26. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36636 To ask the Scottish Government how much is currently owed to it in total in brokerage by each NHS board. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36635 To ask the Scottish Government whether brokerage will be available to any NHS board in 2025-26. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36335 To ask the Scottish Government, further to its Freedom of Information response of 28 February 2025, for what reason there has been a consistent rise in renewable energy applications in recent years. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36336 To ask the Scottish Government what steps its Energy Consents Unit takes to assess the visual impact and location of renewable energy applications during the consultation phase, in light of tourism re Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36341 To ask the Scottish Government how local communities living in the vicinity of the proposed Cross Border Connection development by SP Energy Networks are being involved in the decision-making process. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36326 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the criteria for approving or rejecting renewable energy applications, in light of its Freedom of Information response of 28 February 2025 statin Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36339 To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed Cross-Border Connection development by SP Energy Networks aligns with Scotland's Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36331 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering implementing a cap on the number of renewable energy applications submitted within a given timeframe, such as an annual Scotland-wide limit. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36333 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its Freedom of Information response of 28 February 2025 stating that no renewable energy projects have been rejected, what steps it is taking to ensure that Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36280 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to reintroduce lynx into Scotland, and, if so, what assessment it has made of any potential impact that this would have on rural communities and Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36329 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce an upper limit on the proportion of land allocated to large-scale renewable energy projects in order to preserve agricultural land, in ligh Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36340 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any benefits or risks of the proposed Cross Border Connection development by SP Energy Networks in relation to (a) local communities and ( Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36332 To ask the Scottish Government how many local jobs have been created in the Scottish Borders as a result of (a) current and (b) anticipated future renewable energy applications. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36334 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any long-term implications of large-scale energy projects in the Scottish Borders. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36337 To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated total income to Scotland is from the proposed network reinforcement of the energy grid to meet the energy demands of the rest of the UK. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36327 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its Freedom of Information response of 28 February 2025 stating that there has been a threefold increase in renewable energy applications since 2020, what i Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36167 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to update its 2021 guidance for public bodies on data collection and publication of sex, gender identity and trans status. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2025
S6W-36165 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report, Review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender [the Sullivan review]; whether it will implement the recommendations in the Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2025
S6W-36281 To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to understand the potential impact of NHS waiting times on health inequalities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Apr 2025
S6W-36342 To ask the Scottish Government which section of the Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) outlines the reasons that the Scottish Ministers must provide when overturning planning decisions made at Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
09 Apr 2025
S6M-17063 Free Tree Packs for Schools and Communities Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
03 Apr 2025
S6M-16981 Support for the Reopening of Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Standard Motion
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35766 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the most recent South of Scotland Enterprise business panel survey report. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35639 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the pilot suicide bereavement service, and whether it will roll it out across all NHS boards. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
27 Mar 2025
S6W-35723 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to standardise visitor levy forms across local authorities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2025
S6W-35724 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to issue guidance to local authorities on the implementation of visitor levy forms, with reference to businesses that operate across several local autho Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2025
S6W-35725 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding any potential impact that variations of visitor levy forms will have on businesses that operate across several local authorities. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2025
S6W-35651 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the specific needs of rural communities in relation to the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service, including the availability of repla Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35653 To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters have been removed from premises in Scotland since the ending of the service was announced. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35647 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that people are fully aware of the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) on 1 July 2025, and what plans are in place to support Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35649 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with (a) Ofgem and (b) energy suppliers to ensure that the replacement of Radio Teleswitch Service meters is completed in a timely manner and that no c Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35650 To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures are being taken to address any potential impact of the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service on vulnerable consumers in rural constituencies, par Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35648 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the 1 July 2025 date for the ending of the Radio Teleswitch Service should be extended, in light of reported concerns about the readiness Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
21 Mar 2025
S6F-03924 To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is marking Endometriosis Awareness Month. Hamilton, Rachael Question
First Minister's Question
20 Mar 2025
S6W-35652 To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on what progress has been made on the roll-out of smart meters across Scotland, and what steps it (a) can take and (b) is taking to ensure equita Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2025
S6O-04475 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what recent assessment it has made of the resources given to the Legislation team. Hamilton, Rachael Question
SPCB Oral Question
20 Mar 2025
S6O-04443 To ask the Scottish Government what steps Historic Environment Scotland is taking to ensure that women have access to a safe working environment. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
19 Mar 2025
S6W-35425 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to the reported community concerns regarding the culling of feral goats in the Scottish Borders, and whether a form of protected status i Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
10 Mar 2025
S6O-04344 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the application of equalities legislation, what its position is on the provision of single-sex spaces in public sector buildings, including hospitals. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Portfolio Question
20 Feb 2025
S6M-16511.2 Protecting the Powers of the Scottish Parliament Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Amendment
19 Feb 2025
S6M-16304 Tackling the Rise in Rural Crime and Equipment Theft in Scotland Hamilton, Rachael Motion
Members' Business Motion
19 Feb 2025
S6W-33812 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32156 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what specific actions it is taking to meet the target of reducing waiting times for an e Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33800 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32170 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what percentage of NHS healthcare professionals have used the Menstrual Health Symptom Q Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33806 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32172 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what specific data points are being collected to track long-term outcomes; how often any Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33811 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32169 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, how it plans to ensure that there is continued investment in endometriosis research beyo Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33807 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32157 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what specific metrics or indicators are being used to track the success of initiatives w Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33814 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32165 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what specific support mechanisms are being implemented for women who experience prolonge Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33810 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32158 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, how it plans to evaluate the long-term impact of the menstrual health resource on increa Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33808 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32168 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, in light of funding not being ring-fenced, how it is ensuring that NHS boards prioritise Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33815 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32159 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, whether it has considered tracking and reporting how many women in each NHS board are us Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33801 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32174 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, for what reason data on the percentage of women accessing multidisciplinary care is not Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33803 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32175 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what proactive steps are being taken to ensure that women with endometriosis receive tim Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33809 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32162 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what steps it is taking to improve the early identification of endometriosis symptoms by Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
S6W-33802 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32176 by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024, what percentage of women with endometriosis have reported improved pain management outco Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
03 Feb 2025
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Motion

James Hutton Tercentenary

S7M-00296 · Standard Motion · lodged by Hamilton, Rachael

Lodged on
09 Jun 2026
Heard / answered on
Unknown
That the Parliament recognises the tercentenary of the birth of James Hutton, who was born on 3 June 1726; notes that Hutton is widely regarded as the father of modern geology, whose pioneering observations and scientific thinking transformed understanding of the Earth's history and natural processes; acknowledges the lasting significance of his work, including the development of the theory of deep time and the foundations of modern earth sciences; notes what it sees as the continuing relevance of Hutton's insights to contemporary challenges relating to climate change, sustainable agriculture, land use, environmental stewardship and natural resource management; recognises Scotland's proud contribution to scientific discovery and innovation, and celebrates James Hutton's enduring legacy as one of the most influential figures in Scotland's intellectual and scientific history.
Lodged by Hamilton, Rachael alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
No division on record. Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.

Amendments and how the chamber decided

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    S7M-00296
    09 Jun 2026 · Standard Motion · Hamilton, Rachael
    That the Parliament recognises the tercentenary of the birth of James Hutton, who was born on 3 June 1726; notes that Hutton is widely regarded as the father of modern geology, whose pioneering observations and scientific thinking transformed understanding of the Earth's history and natural processes; acknowledges the lasting significance of his work, inc...