Portfolio Questions

Social Justice and Housing Bob Doris S6O-04922 1. To ask the Scottish Government how the steps set out in its Housing Emergency Action Plan will support its work to tackle the housing emergency, particularly for young people and first-time buyers. Jamie Halcro Johnston S6O-04923 2. To ask the Scottish Government what percentage increase in re-determinations of Pension Age Disability Payment assessments there has been since January 2025. Rona Mackay S6O-04924 3. To ask the Scottish Government what funding and timelines will support the new Disability Equality Plan to ensure that its aims deliver real change for disabled people. Michelle Thomson S6O-04925 4. To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Scotland’s population being around 5.5 million and the reported need to expand the housing sector capacity, whether it will provide an update on what targeted support it is providing to address the reported decline in small and medium-sized home builders. Stuart McMillan S6O-04926 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Inverclyde Council, private developers and registered social landlords operating in Inverclyde regarding housing development activity planned for the current financial year and for 2026-27. David Torrance S6O-04927 6. [Not Lodged] Emma Harper S6O-04928 7. [Not Lodged] Fergus Ewing S6O-04929 8. [Not Lodged]