To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas.
S6O-05636 · Portfolio Question · lodged by Carson, Finlay
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| S6O-05636 | To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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12 Mar 2026 |
| S6M-21066 | Congratulating Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary on Winning the Golden Hip Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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11 Mar 2026 |
| S6M-21054 | Fleet Valley Care Home Wins National Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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10 Mar 2026 |
| S6M-20985 | Scotland's Team Carson Win World Junior Curling Bronze | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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04 Mar 2026 |
| S6W-43812 | To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has had with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology regarding the potential for a respir | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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02 Mar 2026 |
| S6W-43814 | To ask the Scottish Government what consideration the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has given to the role of a respiratory Modern Service Framework in reducing winter pressures on the N | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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26 Feb 2026 |
| S6W-43815 | To ask the Scottish Government what the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care’stimeframe is for deciding on the second wave of the Modern Service Frameworks,and whether respiratory condit | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
26 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20880 | Hugh McCaig Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in Scottish Motorsport | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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24 Feb 2026 |
| S6W-43813 | To ask the Scottish Government what assessment the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has made of the (a) prevalence of respiratory disease and (b) number of emergency hospital admissions fo | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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24 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20877 | Team GB Men's Curlers Win Silver at Winter Olympics | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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23 Feb 2026 |
| S6O-05536 | To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will ensure meaningful infrastructure improvements in the south of Scotland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
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19 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20761 | Congratulating the Mull of Galloway Trust on Visitor Numbers to the Mull of Galloway Experience in 2025 | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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11 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20759 | Fed Up Community Cafe Serves Up Free Breakfasts and Lunch Thanks to Lottery Funding | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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10 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20758 | Citizen Scientists Save the Shores of Dumfries and Galloway. | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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10 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20100 | Essential Role of Renewable Energy to Meet Net Zero Targets | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Members' Business Motion
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10 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20724 | A Listening Ear Receives National Lottery Funding | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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09 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20690 | Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Set to Splash Out on New Lifeboat Thanks to Lottery Grant | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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05 Feb 2026 |
| S6M-20691 | A Listening Ear Receives National Lottery Funding | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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05 Feb 2026 |
| S6W-43079 | To ask the Scottish Government what evidence and policy objectives underpin the proposal to remove small business rates relief from country sport shoots, and whether it will publish all impact assessm | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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29 Jan 2026 |
| S6W-43080 | To ask the Scottish Government what the impact will be on (a) rural employment and (b) local supply chains of the proposal to remove small business rates relief from country sport shoots, broken down | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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29 Jan 2026 |
| S6W-43081 | To ask the Scottish Government what effect the proposal to remove small business rates relief from country sport shoots is expected to have on conservation and land management associated with shoots, | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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29 Jan 2026 |
| S6W-43082 | To ask the Scottish Government what (a) gross and (b) net revenue it forecasts over each of the next five years from the proposal to remove small business rates relief from country sport shoots. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
29 Jan 2026 |
| S6O-05428 | To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of access to justice services in rural areas. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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28 Jan 2026 |
| S6M-20552 | John MacMillan Appointed MBE in Honours List | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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26 Jan 2026 |
| S6M-20551 | Kate Kaye Awarded British Empire Medal in Honours List | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
26 Jan 2026 |
| S6M-20457 | Yacht Rescued by Brave Actions of RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Crew at Stranraer | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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15 Jan 2026 |
| S6M-20358 | Dumfries's People Project, Community Clean-up of the A75 at The Glen | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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08 Jan 2026 |
| S6M-20357 | Jan Crooks Awarded Prestigious Queen's Nurse Title | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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08 Jan 2026 |
| S6O-05289 | To ask the Scottish Government what research or assessments it has carried out in the south west of Scotland to understand the environmental impact of recent or planned road improvement projects. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
11 Dec 2025 |
| S6M-20097 | Dumfries Regeneration Project Wins Top Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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10 Dec 2025 |
| S6M-19548 | The Growing Tide of Ongoing Challenges Facing Rural Communities | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Members' Business Motion
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19 Nov 2025 |
| S6O-05133 | To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of any reductions in police officer numbers since 2020 on rural communities. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
12 Nov 2025 |
| S6M-19553 | New Initiative Gives Hope to Older Farmers and Crofters | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
05 Nov 2025 |
| S6M-19554 | Family Butcher is Upper Crust with its Steak Pies | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
05 Nov 2025 |
| S6O-05089 | To ask the Scottish Government what powers local communities will have to raise objections in relation to new energy infrastructure projects. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
30 Oct 2025 |
| S6O-04994 | To ask the Scottish Government what engagement its Marine Directorate has undertaken to progress any plans to reopen a boat-based cockle fishery on the Solway Firth. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
01 Oct 2025 |
| S6M-19057 | LIFT D&G Shortlisted in Prestigious Regeneration Competition. | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
24 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-40367 | To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Scottish breast screening statistics for 2023-24, which were initially scheduled to be published in spring 2025, have been postponed until December | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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17 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-40368 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of reviewing and implementing the recommendations of the Breast Screening Modernisation Board, and by what date the boa | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
17 Sep 2025 |
| S6M-18912 | David Finlay Receives Honorary Fellowship from Scotland's Rural College | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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16 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-40369 | To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve access to defibrillators nationally. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
16 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39987 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider providing match-funding for the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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16 Sep 2025 |
| S6O-04912 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government’s recently announced funding to test new ways to tackle obesity and the reported limited access to weight management treatments acro | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
10 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39991 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to address any unmet need in diagnosing cancer, including brain tumours. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39986 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to reduce diagnostic delays for brain tumour patients. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39988 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review current referral pathways to improve early detection of brain tumours. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39989 | To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring equitable access to specialist neuro-oncology services across all NHS boards. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39990 | To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the long-term support needs of brain tumour survivors and their families. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Sep 2025 |
| S6W-39370 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of a significant number of people in Dumfries and Galloway moving from NHS dental services to paying privately for dental services, whether any fund | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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12 Aug 2025 |
| S6W-39369 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of a significant number of people in Dumfries and Galloway moving from NHS dental services to paying privately for dental services, where any fundin | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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11 Aug 2025 |
| S6W-39371 | To ask the Scottish Government how much NHS Dumfries and Galloway has saved as a result of any reduction in publicly funded dental services, and how any such savings are being accounted for within the | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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11 Aug 2025 |
| S6M-18417 | Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium Sees Stars in its Skies | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
29 Jul 2025 |
| S6M-18167 | Dumfries and Galloway Youth Work Team Wins Prestigious Prize | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
15 Jul 2025 |
| S6W-39056 | To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the Rural Support Plan. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jul 2025 |
| S6W-39019 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the eligibility criteria for tier 3 of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme support a range of actions, such as managing species-rich pastures, an | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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08 Jul 2025 |
| S6W-37909 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent carbon leakage from agricultural imports as a result of any reduction in domestic agricultural production. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Jul 2025 |
| S6W-37898 | To ask the Scottish Government what contingency plans are in place in the event that emissions reductions from agriculture and land use do not progress in line with its net zero targets. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
26 Jun 2025 |
| S6M-18115 | Anne Carstairs, A Guiding Hand for 50 Years | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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25 Jun 2025 |
| S6M-18097 | Rowan Glen Wins Awards at Royal Highland Show | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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24 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-38464 | To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-37894 by Jim Fairlie on 3 June 2025, whether it will provide the information requested, specifically regarding what its position i | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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16 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-38115 | To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to move towards surgery for ovarian cancer patients being undertaken after three cycles of chemotherapy, for | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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16 Jun 2025 |
| S6M-17943 | SCAMP Becomes First Recipient of New National Lottery Fund | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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13 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-38116 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to reduce ovarian cancer surgery waiting lists across Scotland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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13 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-38117 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to reduce ovarian cancer surgery waiting lists in the south of Scotland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
13 Jun 2025 |
| S6O-04792 | To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to ensure that rural communities have access to public transport. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
12 Jun 2025 |
| S6M-17925 | Eight Recipients Share £69,000 Windfall from Community Fund | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
11 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37897 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Climate Change Committee's projection of a 36% reduction in cattle and sheep numbers by 2045, how it will assess the impact of any reduction in the | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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11 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37899 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Climate Change Committee's projection of a 36% reduction in cattle and sheep numbers by 2045, how it will assess the impact of any reduction in the | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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11 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37911 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will support land managers to integrate agroforestry and hedgerows into productive farmland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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11 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37910 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to double woodland planting rates, in light of the Climate Change Committee's projection that the proportion of woodland cove | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37908 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that agricultural emissions reductions are achieved without compromising food security. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37912 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Climate Change Committee's projection of a required 67% increase in the rewetting and restoration of degraded peatlands by 2045, wha | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37913 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that (a) woodland creation and (b) peatland restoration projects deliver biodiversity benefits alongside carbon sequestration. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37901 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to incentivise farmers to diversify into (a) renewable energy, (b) agroforestry and (c) nature restoration. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37904 | To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to engage with the public on the benefits of land use change and sustainable agriculture. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37896 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that any land use changes align with its (a) biodiversity and (b) water quality goals. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37893 | To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what role local authorities will play in delivering land use change and emissions reductions. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37903 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that low-carbon farming practices are accessible to small and tenant farmers. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37891 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will track progress towards net zero in the agriculture and land use sectors. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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10 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37906 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to support the development of alternative proteins and plant-based food production. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37914 | To ask the Scottish Government what role energy crops have in its land use strategy, and how it will support their uptake. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37902 | To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what role public procurement will play in supporting lower carbon diets. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37887 | To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Climate Change Committee's projection of a 36% reduction in cattle and sheep numbers by 2045, how it would manage any such reduction while maintaining r | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37883 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that rural and island communities are not disproportionately affected by any land use changes required to meet carbon budgets. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37885 | To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support rural employment through land-based climate action. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37892 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that any reduction in livestock production does not lead to increased imports of high-emission meat and dairy. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37889 | To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure equitable access to funding for land use change across all regions of Scotland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37886 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it will engage with crofters and smallholders in the transition to low carbon land use. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37905 | To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to monitor the uptake of low-carbon farming technologies and practices across different regions. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37884 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to support livestock farmers in reducing methane emissions, in line with the Climate Change Committee's 2045 | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37894 | To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what role precision agriculture has in reducing nitrous oxide emissions from fertiliser use. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37888 | To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential cultural impacts of livestock reductions on rural communities. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Jun 2025 |
| S6W-37890 | To ask the Scottish Government what financial support will be available to farmers adopting (a) methane suppressing feed additives and (b) improved manure management practices. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
03 Jun 2025 |
| S6M-17688 | Twynholm Primary School Gains UNICEF Silver Rights Respecting School Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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29 May 2025 |
| S6O-04720 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the improvements to the A75. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
|
29 May 2025 |
| S6M-17604 | The Gralloch 2025 Attracts Huge Numbers to Galloway Forest Park | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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21 May 2025 |
| S6M-17557 | Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway Moving in Right Direction | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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16 May 2025 |
| S6M-17456 | David McKie Gains Prestigious Butler Trust Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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12 May 2025 |
| S6O-04627 | To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with the rural affairs secretary regarding the potential environmental and biodiversity impact of the proposed Galloway N | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
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08 May 2025 |
| S6M-17308 | End of an Era as Photographer Ken Retires | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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06 May 2025 |
| S6O-04580 | To ask the Scottish Government what funding will be available to help infrastructure projects in south west Scotland. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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30 Apr 2025 |
| S6M-17307 | Hardgate and Springholm Primaries Gain Gold Sport Status | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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29 Apr 2025 |
| S6M-17301 | Wigtownshire Ladies Triumph at Murrayfield to Win Women's Shield | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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29 Apr 2025 |
| S6M-17119 | Scotland Men's Curlers Triumph Again at World Championships | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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10 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-36182 | To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-30074 by Mairi Gougeon on 27 September 2024, and in light of recent media coverage, including a video showing discarded fish on th | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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08 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35636 | To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the farmed fish sector has a non-binding industry code of good practice regarding the legal obligations for keepers and industry stakeholders under the | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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07 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35638 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review or update the current farmed fish industry-developed code of good practice by replacing or supplementing it with official guidance that provid | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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07 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35637 | To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place or planned to ensure that enforcement bodies and the fish farming industry fully understand and comply with legal welfare requirements for far | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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07 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35721 | To ask the Scottish Government how much was spent on IT staff in relation to all rural payment systems in each of the last four years. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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02 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35720 | To ask the Scottish Government how much was spent on the maintenance of all rural payment systems in each of the last four years. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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02 Apr 2025 |
| S6W-35764 | To ask the Scottish Government how much will be spent on (a) the maintenance of and (b) staffing for the rural payments IT system in each of the next two years. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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01 Apr 2025 |
| S6M-16936 | Scotland's National Chef Gary Maclean Gains Prestigious Honour | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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27 Mar 2025 |
| S6M-16890 | Financial Help Given to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dumfries and Galloway | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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26 Mar 2025 |
| S6M-16852 | Salmon Farming in Scotland | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Motion For Debate
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20 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-35807 | To ask the Scottish Government, further to its freedom of information (FOI) release FOI/202400430534, which states that it was "working towards a launch date for the Changing Place | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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20 Mar 2025 |
| S6O-04452 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle rural crime. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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19 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34949 | To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support single young people experiencing financial difficulties in (a) general and (b) rural areas. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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14 Mar 2025 |
| S6M-16765 | Garlieston Primary School Gains Gold Award Over Children's Rights | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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12 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34950 | To ask the Scottish Government what support it is offering to young people in rural areas experiencing difficulties due to the cost of living crisis and any high levels of taxation. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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07 Mar 2025 |
| S6M-16716 | Curler Katie Wins Back-to-back National Titles | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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06 Mar 2025 |
| S6O-04393 | To ask the Scottish Government how the total funding that it has provided for local government has changed over the last decade in real terms and as a proportion of total spending. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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05 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-35022 | To ask the Scottish Government what the largest number of section 16AA licences is that have been granted to a single landholding under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-35021 | To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether (a) a landowner can assign sporting rights under the terms of a lease to a sporting tenant and (b) the area assigned under the terms of a | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-35020 | To ask the Scottish Government whether any section 16AA licence holders, granted under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, have specified the land to which the licence is to relate as the area imme | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34953 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to develop financial incentives to encourage young people to stay in rural communities, in light of the reported issues with rural depopulation. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34951 | To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address any housing affordability issues, and what plans it has to support young people with buying their first home. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34791 | To ask the Scottish Government how many land managers (a) have completed and (b) are yet to complete the approved training course for muirburn. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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04 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-35173 | To ask the Scottish Government what the largest number of section 16AA licences is that has been granted to a single landholding in recognition of the assignation of sporting rights to different perso | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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03 Mar 2025 |
| S6W-34952 | To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase job opportunities for young people in rural communities. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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28 Feb 2025 |
| S6W-34792 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the new muirburn code, and what the timescale is for its completion. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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27 Feb 2025 |
| S6W-34794 | To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported concerns expressed by members of the muirburn code working group regarding the feasibility of introducing muirburn licensing provisi | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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27 Feb 2025 |
| S6W-34795 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it has sought advice from NatureScot regarding commencing the muirburn licensing provisions ahead of the 2025 muirburn season and, if so, whether it will publish | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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27 Feb 2025 |
| S6W-34793 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the new methodology for determining peat depth to inform maps submitted as part of an application to make muirbur | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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27 Feb 2025 |
| S6W-34928 | To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the assessment process for the Borderlands Solway Coast and Marine Project bid has been delayed, and by what date a decision will be made on the funding | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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25 Feb 2025 |
| S6M-16457 | Footballer Ryan Helps Defeat Liverpool in FA Cup Shock | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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13 Feb 2025 |
| S6M-16454 | Curler Robyn Munro Carries on Family Sporting Success | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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13 Feb 2025 |
| S6O-04313 | To ask the Scottish Government what lessons have been learnt following the travel disruption and other impacts as a result of Storm Éowyn. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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06 Feb 2025 |
| S6O-04251 | To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to cultural organisations in rural areas. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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29 Jan 2025 |
| S6M-16191 | The Crichton Trust Gains Funding from The Open University | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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23 Jan 2025 |
| S6O-04238 | To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve road safety on key routes. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
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23 Jan 2025 |
| S6O-04180 | To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in frontline primary healthcare to support rural pharmacies. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
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09 Jan 2025 |
| S6M-16006 | Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Key 100,000th Oyster Milestone | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
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07 Jan 2025 |
| S6W-32124 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any concerns with the reported lack of ISO standards around ultra-high frequency electronic identification technology in livestock. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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07 Jan 2025 |
| S6W-32122 | To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any impact of adopting ultra-high frequency electronic identification technology on the trade of Scottish beef in Europe. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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19 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-32121 | To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any impact of adopting ultra-high frequency electronic identification technology on the trade of Scottish cattle and beef with En | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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19 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-32123 | To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to conclude its review of the use of ultra-high frequency electronic identification in livestock. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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19 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-32127 | To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the number of Scottish animals slaughtered in England and vice versa, and what assessment it has made of any impact of its proposal to adopt&n | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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19 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-31979 | To ask the Scottish Government whether the funding announced in its Budget for Stranraer town centre is money that was originally committed to the town in 2011 as part of the regeneration of the forme | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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19 Dec 2024 |
| S6M-15929 | David Receives Prestigious Queen's Nurse Honour | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
18 Dec 2024 |
| S6M-15815 | Celebrating 185 Years of the Scottish SPCA | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
17 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-32025 | To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it can provide to the primary care sector in Scotland in response to the impact of the increase in employer national insurance charges. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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13 Dec 2024 |
| S6M-15841 | Johnston Nursery Collects Another Woodland Honour | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
12 Dec 2024 |
| S6M-15824 | South of Scotland Cycling Partnership Nominated for Top Global Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
11 Dec 2024 |
| S6O-04098 | To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its Budget to housing associations, including to support them to meet their aids and adaptations targets. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
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11 Dec 2024 |
| S6M-15742 | Celebrating the Achievements of Prisoners with Support from the Springboard Charity | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
04 Dec 2024 |
| S6W-31088 | To ask the Scottish Government what the main barriers are to implementing visual checks for all dogs entering Scotland via Cairnryan ferry port. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31081 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to tackle any smuggling of puppies into Scotland at Cairnryan ferry port. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31087 | To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the non-commercial movement of pets into Great Britain, what assessment it has made of (a) the current procedure in relation to stop and searches of vehicles | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31082 | To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent data it holds regarding the number of puppies and dogs illegally imported into Scotland at Cairnryan ferry port. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31085 | To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to calls from Dogs Trust to ban the (a) non-commercial transport of pregnant dogs in the last 30% of their gestation period, meaning more | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31084 | To ask the Scottish Government what (a) consideration had been given to and (b) action it will take regarding Dogs Trust's calls to raise the minimum legal age for dogs travelling non-commercially int | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
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20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31086 | To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-07415 by Mairi Gougeon on 29 March 2022, regarding the potential impact in Scotland, what assessment it has made of Dogs Trust's r | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-31083 | To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-07245 by Mairi Gougeon on 18 March 2022, which agency is responsible for (a) the authorised pet checkers and (b) enforcement of pu | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Nov 2024 |
| S6M-15422 | Snakatak Voted Best Takeaway in Scotland | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
15 Nov 2024 |
| S6M-15431 | 2024 Winners of the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
14 Nov 2024 |
| S6W-30704 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will renew its commitment to provide sustainable funding for the nationwide roll-out of the Scottish Care and Coordination Service for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliar | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
31 Oct 2024 |
| S6M-15018 | SRUC Reaches Milestone After Gaining Taught Degree Awarding Powers | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
25 Oct 2024 |
| S6M-15012 | Stranraer Moves Closer to Water Sports Dream | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
24 Oct 2024 |
| S6W-30588 | To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards about providing recurring funding for the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) pilot projects beyond 2024-25. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
24 Oct 2024 |
| S6W-30586 | To ask the Scottish Government how many of the 12 Single Point of Contact (SPoC) pilot projects provide support for people diagnosed with blood cancer, and in which NHS boards any such support is avai | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
24 Oct 2024 |
| S6W-30587 | To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that Health Improvement Scotland will complete its scalability assessment of the 12 Single Point of Contact (SPoC) pilot projects, and whether this a | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
24 Oct 2024 |
| S6M-14928 | Five Kingdoms Brewery's CAMRA Triumph | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
22 Oct 2024 |
| S6M-14929 | Stalwart Members of Kirkmaiden Community Harbour Trust to Retire after Saving Drummore Harbour | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
22 Oct 2024 |
| S6M-14775 | Praising the Work of Robert Sigmond on KOSB | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
03 Oct 2024 |
| S6O-03802 | To ask the Scottish Government what its proposed timeline and target date are for the establishment of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
03 Oct 2024 |
| S6W-30075 | To ask the Scottish Government when all of its Fisheries Management Plans will be made public in draft form. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
27 Sep 2024 |
| S6W-30074 | To ask the Scottish Government whether each of its Fisheries Management Plans will be delivered before the deadline. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
27 Sep 2024 |
| S6W-30072 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide full details in relation to the commissioning of Seafish to assist in the delivery of its Fisheries Management Plans under the Joint Fisheries St | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
27 Sep 2024 |
| S6W-30073 | To ask the Scottish Government how much Seafish was paid to assist in drafting its Fisheries Management Plans. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
27 Sep 2024 |
| S6O-03764 | To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reassess its tax policies, in light of reports from some businesses that higher taxes are having a negative impact on recruitment, including in the m | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
25 Sep 2024 |
| S6W-29906 | To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the findings and recommendations set out in Blood Cancer UK’s latest report, UK Blood Cancer Action Plan 2024. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Sep 2024 |
| S6W-29585 | To ask the Scottish Government when registered social landlords (RSL) will be advised of their 2024-25 budget allocation for aids and adaptations. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
17 Sep 2024 |
| S6O-03689 | To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to ensure that any future Galloway National Park will work in the best interests of local communities. | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
11 Sep 2024 |
| S6M-14329 | Tigh Na Mara Hotel and Restaurant Triumphs at Food Awards Scotland | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
09 Sep 2024 |
| S6M-14241 | Two Industry Leaders Unite Over First Sustainable Windfarm Decommissioning Strategy | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
30 Aug 2024 |
| S6M-14115 | Allen Kerr Wins Prestigious Conservation and Education Award | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
20 Aug 2024 |
| S6M-14114 | Jim McLelland Charity Venture Raises Funds for Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
19 Aug 2024 |
| S6M-13936 | Chris Thomson Completes 32 Ultra Marathons in 32 Days | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
23 Jul 2024 |
| S6M-13922 | Kirkcudbright Gallery Highlights the Work of Portrait Painter, Sir Henry Raeburn | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
22 Jul 2024 |
| S6W-27975 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
11 Jul 2024 |
| S6W-27973 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
11 Jul 2024 |
| S6W-27857 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
10 Jul 2024 |
| S6M-13763 | Remarkable Dedication as Margaret Allan Completes 50 Years in the Same Job | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
24 Jun 2024 |
| S6M-13762 | Glasgow Warriors Roar to Victory in URC Final | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
24 Jun 2024 |
| S6O-03607 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
20 Jun 2024 |
| S6M-13637 | Laura Kiltie Named National Youth Worker of the Year | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
13 Jun 2024 |
| S6M-13601 | Awarding Wigtownshire Recognises Local Heroes for the Third Year | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
12 Jun 2024 |
| S6W-27972 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
11 Jun 2024 |
| S6W-27856 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
07 Jun 2024 |
| S6W-27859 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
07 Jun 2024 |
| S6W-27855 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
07 Jun 2024 |
| S6W-27854 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
07 Jun 2024 |
| S6M-13422 | Congratulating Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere on Promoting the Sustainable Development Goals | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Members' Business Motion
|
31 May 2024 |
| S6W-27201 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
28 May 2024 |
| S6W-27202 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
28 May 2024 |
| S6W-27589 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
23 May 2024 |
| S6W-27587 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
23 May 2024 |
| S6W-27588 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
23 May 2024 |
| S6M-13228 | The Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarship Fund | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
15 May 2024 |
| S6W-27200 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
14 May 2024 |
| S6M-13152 | MSPs Urged to Support the Pledge to Help the Scottish Fishing Sector | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
10 May 2024 |
| S6O-03418 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
|
09 May 2024 |
| S6M-12989 | 90 Days on How Scotland Saved Women Rugby World Cup | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
25 Apr 2024 |
| S6M-12960 | Threave Garden and Nature Reserve | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
24 Apr 2024 |
| S6O-03331 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
24 Apr 2024 |
| S6M-12900 | Charity Cycle Raises Valuable Funds in Memory of David Hill | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
18 Apr 2024 |
| S6O-03322 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
General Question
|
18 Apr 2024 |
| S6W-26204 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Apr 2024 |
| S6W-26207 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Apr 2024 |
| S6W-26206 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Apr 2024 |
| S6W-26205 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Apr 2024 |
| S6W-26208 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
02 Apr 2024 |
| S6M-12643 | Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival Celebrates 45th Anniversary | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
26 Mar 2024 |
| S6M-12644 | Countryside Alliance Scotland Stages Rural Oscars | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
26 Mar 2024 |
| S6M-12564 | Dumfries and Galloway Woodlands Gains Lottery Funding | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
20 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-26189 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
20 Mar 2024 |
| S6O-03220 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
20 Mar 2024 |
| S6M-12484 | RNLI Celebrates 200 Years of Saving Lives at Sea | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
13 Mar 2024 |
| S6M-12485 | Double Triumph as Scott and Robert Win at Lantra Scotland ALBAS | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
13 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25685 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25689 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25688 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25690 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25691 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
04 Mar 2024 |
| S6W-25583 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
01 Mar 2024 |
| S6M-12341 | Abby Forsyth Wins Top Honour at Young Farmers Awards | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6O-03139 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-25585 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-25584 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-25581 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-25582 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
29 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24867 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
26 Feb 2024 |
| S6O-03097 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
21 Feb 2024 |
| S6M-12208 | Military Veteran, Willma, Braves the Cold for Charity | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
20 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24866 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
15 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-25017 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
14 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24864 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
14 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24862 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
14 Feb 2024 |
| S6O-03077 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
08 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24869 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
08 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24859 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
08 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24927 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
07 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24861 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24868 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24863 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Feb 2024 |
| S6W-24814 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Written Question
|
05 Feb 2024 |
| S6M-12036 | Great Britain Mixed Curling Team Strike Gold at Youth Olympics | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
01 Feb 2024 |
| S6O-03002 | No title given | Carson, Finlay |
Question
Portfolio Question
|
24 Jan 2024 |
| S6M-11939 | Recognising the Prolific Goalscoring Career of Stephen Dobbie | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
23 Jan 2024 |
| S6M-11893 | Colin Wilson Celebrates 30 Years at Castle Douglas Post Office | Carson, Finlay |
Motion
Standard Motion
|
18 Jan 2024 |
S6O-05636 · Portfolio Question · lodged by Carson, Finlay
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