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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
12 Mar 2026
S6M-21066 Congratulating Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary on Winning the Golden Hip Award Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
11 Mar 2026
S6M-21054 Fleet Valley Care Home Wins National Award Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
10 Mar 2026
S6M-20985 Scotland's Team Carson Win World Junior Curling Bronze Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
24 Feb 2026
S6M-20877 Team GB Men's Curlers Win Silver at Winter Olympics Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
11 Feb 2026
S6M-20759 Fed Up Community Cafe Serves Up Free Breakfasts and Lunch Thanks to Lottery Funding Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
10 Feb 2026
S6M-20758 Citizen Scientists Save the Shores of Dumfries and Galloway. Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
10 Feb 2026
S6M-20100 Essential Role of Renewable Energy to Meet Net Zero Targets Carson, Finlay Motion
Members' Business Motion
10 Feb 2026
S6M-20724 A Listening Ear Receives National Lottery Funding Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
05 Feb 2026
S6M-20691 A Listening Ear Receives National Lottery Funding Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
28 Jan 2026
S6M-20552 John MacMillan Appointed MBE in Honours List Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
15 Jan 2026
S6M-20358 Dumfries's People Project, Community Clean-up of the A75 at The Glen Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jan 2026
S6M-20357 Jan Crooks Awarded Prestigious Queen's Nurse Title Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
10 Dec 2025
S6M-19548 The Growing Tide of Ongoing Challenges Facing Rural Communities Carson, Finlay Motion
Members' Business Motion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
25 Jun 2025
S6M-18097 Rowan Glen Wins Awards at Royal Highland Show Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
16 Jun 2025
S6M-17943 SCAMP Becomes First Recipient of New National Lottery Fund Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
21 May 2025
S6M-17557 Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway Moving in Right Direction Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
16 May 2025
S6M-17456 David McKie Gains Prestigious Butler Trust Award Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
08 May 2025
S6M-17308 End of an Era as Photographer Ken Retires Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
30 Apr 2025
S6M-17307 Hardgate and Springholm Primaries Gain Gold Sport Status Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
29 Apr 2025
S6M-17301 Wigtownshire Ladies Triumph at Murrayfield to Win Women's Shield Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
29 Apr 2025
S6M-17119 Scotland Men's Curlers Triumph Again at World Championships Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
01 Apr 2025
S6M-16936 Scotland's National Chef Gary Maclean Gains Prestigious Honour Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
27 Mar 2025
S6M-16890 Financial Help Given to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing in Dumfries and Galloway Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
26 Mar 2025
S6M-16852 Salmon Farming in Scotland Carson, Finlay Motion
Motion For Debate
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
20 Mar 2025
S6O-04452 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle rural crime. Carson, Finlay Question
Portfolio Question
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
14 Mar 2025
S6M-16765 Garlieston Primary School Gains Gold Award Over Children's Rights Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
07 Mar 2025
S6M-16716 Curler Katie Wins Back-to-back National Titles Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
25 Feb 2025
S6M-16457 Footballer Ryan Helps Defeat Liverpool in FA Cup Shock Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
13 Feb 2025
S6M-16454 Curler Robyn Munro Carries on Family Sporting Success Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
29 Jan 2025
S6M-16191 The Crichton Trust Gains Funding from The Open University Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
09 Jan 2025
S6M-16006 Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Key 100,000th Oyster Milestone Carson, Finlay Motion
Standard Motion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Question

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

Lodged on
04 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
12 Mar 2026

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To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas.
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