Finlay Carson MSP

That the Parliament congratulates David McCreadie, who is a firefighter from Newton Stewart, on his extensive fundraising efforts for the NHS and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Support Fund; understands that David has achieved this by publishing a special calendar that includes pictures of the Newton Stewart area; recognises that his hobby of photography has resulted in him building a blog with over 6,000 followers; praises David for this selfless act during the COVID-19 pandemic; applauds the local printer on waiving its fees for work; understands that David has been a firefighter for 28 years; commends him for his service, and wishes him all the best with his ongoing funding efforts.

That the Parliament congratulates David McCreadie, who is a firefighter from Newton Stewart, on his extensive fundraising efforts for the NHS and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Support Fund; understands that David has achieved this by publishing a special calendar that includes pictures of the Newton Stewart area; recognises that his hobby of photography has resulted in him building a blog with over 6,000 followers; praises David for this selfless act during the COVID-19 pandemic; applauds the local printer on waiving its fees for work; understands that David has been a firefighter for 28 years; commends him for his service, and wishes him all the best with his ongoing funding efforts.

That the Parliament congratulates staff at Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart on producing face visors for the NHS; congratulates those involved for using resources to protect people on the frontline; welcomes that other schools have given Douglas Ewart materials to enhance capacity; recognises this is a great example of a community coming together during the COVID-19 outbreak; hopes that this will be of comfort to Scotland's key workers on the frontline, and wishes everyone at Douglas Ewart all the best going forward with this project.

That the Parliament congratulates staff at Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart on producing face visors for the NHS; congratulates those involved for using resources to protect people on the frontline; welcomes that other schools have given Douglas Ewart materials to enhance capacity; recognises this is a great example of a community coming together during the COVID-19 outbreak; hopes that this will be of comfort to Scotland's key workers on the frontline, and wishes everyone at Douglas Ewart all the best going forward with this project.

That the Parliament congratulates the team at the Dalrymple Ward in Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer on achieving a silver award from Care Assurance; praises the team for continuing to deliver the highest possible standards of care during the COVID-19 outbreak and recognises that this award rewards its dedication; understands that this is the first acute and diagnostic care ward to receive this award and hopes that it will be the first of many, and continues to wish all hospital and care staff all the best across Scotland in dealing with this unprecedented challenge.

That the Parliament congratulates the team at the Dalrymple Ward in Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer on achieving a silver award from Care Assurance; praises the team for continuing to deliver the highest possible standards of care during the COVID-19 outbreak and recognises that this award rewards its dedication; understands that this is the first acute and diagnostic care ward to receive this award and hopes that it will be the first of many, and continues to wish all hospital and care staff all the best across Scotland in dealing with this unprecedented challenge.

That the Parliament congratulates Jo Muir, from Haugh Of Urr in Galloway, on winning gold in the pentathlon at the first World Cup of the year in Cairo; understands that Jo impressed throughout the day before a strong performance in the run-shoot saw her rise from sixth to first; applauds Jo for holding off the best in the world; recognises that this continues her strong start to the year after she retained the Budapest indoor title in January 2020; recognises Jo’s commitment and contagious enthusiasm, which is of great encouragement to other budding athletes, and wishes Jo all the best in her bid to compete in the Olympics in Tokyo later this year.

That the Parliament congratulates Jo Muir, from Haugh Of Urr in Galloway, on winning gold in the pentathlon at the first World Cup of the year in Cairo; understands that Jo impressed throughout the day before a strong performance in the run-shoot saw her rise from sixth to first; applauds Jo for holding off the best in the world; recognises that this continues her strong start to the year after she retained the Budapest indoor title in January 2020; recognises Jo’s commitment and contagious enthusiasm, which is of great encouragement to other budding athletes, and wishes Jo all the best in her bid to compete in the Olympics in Tokyo later this year.

That the Parliament congratulates Alex Craig, who is from Stewartry, on being called up by Gregor Townsend to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations; notes that Alex, who plays for Gloucester, began his career with Stewartry RFC, and believes that this recognition will that help put the rugby scene in Galloway on the map; understands that Alex has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he was capped for Scotland U20s in 2016; recognises that his strong form for Gloucester this season has earned him the call-up; hopes that his first full cap will come during the tournament, and wishes Alex all the best with his career.

That the Parliament congratulates Alex Craig, who is from Stewartry, on being called up by Gregor Townsend to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations; notes that Alex, who plays for Gloucester, began his career with Stewartry RFC, and believes that this recognition will that help put the rugby scene in Galloway on the map; understands that Alex has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he was capped for Scotland U20s in 2016; recognises that his strong form for Gloucester this season has earned him the call-up; hopes that his first full cap will come during the tournament, and wishes Alex all the best with his career.

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding the finance secretary plans to allocate to support the regeneration of town centres in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak.

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding the finance secretary plans to allocate to support the regeneration of town centres in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day; what support it will offer to communities, including in the Galloway and West Dumfries constituency, seeking to organise their own commemorations, and what contingency plans in place for the potential impact of the COVID-19 on any events. 

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day; what support it will offer to communities, including in the Galloway and West Dumfries constituency, seeking to organise their own commemorations, and what contingency plans in place for the potential impact of the COVID-19 on any events. 

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing during the COVID-19 outbreak to food wholesalers that have procurement contracts to supply schools.

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing during the COVID-19 outbreak to food wholesalers that have procurement contracts to supply schools.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand the rates relief programme to assist groups in the hospitality supply chain, including food and drink wholesalers, that have been impacted by the decision to close restaurants, pubs and other leisure venues during the COVID-19 outbreak.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand the rates relief programme to assist groups in the hospitality supply chain, including food and drink wholesalers, that have been impacted by the decision to close restaurants, pubs and other leisure venues during the COVID-19 outbreak.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-27532 by Jeanne Freeman on 2 March 2020, how many GPs have been trained in each of the last five years on how to administer hormone replacement therapy for transgender people, including testosterone, oestrogen and anti-androgens.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-27532 by Jeanne Freeman on 2 March 2020, how many GPs have been trained in each of the last five years on how to administer hormone replacement therapy for transgender people, including testosterone, oestrogen and anti-androgens.