Gordon Lindhurst MSP

That the Parliament commends Big Hearts Community Trust for its implementation of four new dedicated helplines in place of the range of face-to-face services that it usually provides to the community; understands that these new helplines will be used to support the 150 vulnerable adults and children who usually access its services and will offer targeted assistance; praises the staff team, who have so far completed hundreds of calls to families, isolated adults and older people while working remotely, and believes that this announcement is a prime example of civic spirit in response to COVID-19.

That the Parliament commends Big Hearts Community Trust for its implementation of four new dedicated helplines in place of the range of face-to-face services that it usually provides to the community; understands that these new helplines will be used to support the 150 vulnerable adults and children who usually access its services and will offer targeted assistance; praises the staff team, who have so far completed hundreds of calls to families, isolated adults and older people while working remotely, and believes that this announcement is a prime example of civic spirit in response to COVID-19.

That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its efforts in extinguishing the blaze at Wester Hailes Education Centre, which took place on 13 March 2020; understands that the school reopened quickly, despite what was described as a "significant" blaze, and considers that this is to the credit of both Edinburgh's emergency services and teaching staff.

That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its efforts in extinguishing the blaze at Wester Hailes Education Centre, which took place on 13 March 2020; understands that the school reopened quickly, despite what was described as a "significant" blaze, and considers that this is to the credit of both Edinburgh's emergency services and teaching staff.

That the Parliament congratulates Colinton Village Enterprise (CVE) on reaching an agreement in principle to acquire the Coach House at Spylaw Park under the Community Asset Transfer programme; understands that the charity plans to convert this facility into a community heritage hub on the Water of Leith walkway, which will include a meeting place that will aim to inspire practical participation, creative projects and social exchange; congratulates CVE on its hard work in seeking to benefit the community, and sends its best wishes to all involved.

That the Parliament congratulates Colinton Village Enterprise (CVE) on reaching an agreement in principle to acquire the Coach House at Spylaw Park under the Community Asset Transfer programme; understands that the charity plans to convert this facility into a community heritage hub on the Water of Leith walkway, which will include a meeting place that will aim to inspire practical participation, creative projects and social exchange; congratulates CVE on its hard work in seeking to benefit the community, and sends its best wishes to all involved.

That the Parliament congratulates the 2nd Linlithgow Boys' Brigade on marking its 40th anniversary in February 2020; notes that it is due to hold its "40th Birthday Bash" on 28 February, and understands that the evening will be in aid of the Brigade's Raise The Bar appeal, which aims to help the organisation welcome greater numbers of children from across the community.

That the Parliament congratulates the 2nd Linlithgow Boys' Brigade on marking its 40th anniversary in February 2020; notes that it is due to hold its "40th Birthday Bash" on 28 February, and understands that the evening will be in aid of the Brigade's Raise The Bar appeal, which aims to help the organisation welcome greater numbers of children from across the community.

That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish SPCA, which is celebrating its 180th year; understands that it currently has nine animal rescue and rehoming centres across the country and a world-leading wildlife rescue centre; notes that, in 2018, it found homes for 5,068 rescued animals, attended more than 85,000 incidents and spoke to more than 245,000 children through its educational programmes, and wishes it all the best with its work.

That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish SPCA, which is celebrating its 180th year; understands that it currently has nine animal rescue and rehoming centres across the country and a world-leading wildlife rescue centre; notes that, in 2018, it found homes for 5,068 rescued animals, attended more than 85,000 incidents and spoke to more than 245,000 children through its educational programmes, and wishes it all the best with its work.

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether a transport company it owns should pressure a witness to withdraw evidence given before a parliamentary committee.

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether a transport company it owns should pressure a witness to withdraw evidence given before a parliamentary committee.

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to proposals to allow for the clearing of a backlog of home reports required to support housing transactions in progress.

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to proposals to allow for the clearing of a backlog of home reports required to support housing transactions in progress.

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns regarding restrictions on freedom of movement and the policing of this, including for those visiting vulnerable people who may require support, care or assistance due to issues such as mental health, what account Police Scotland is taking of such issues, and what guidance it has given to Police Scotland for officers when dealing on a face-to-face basis with members of the public who are (a) themselves vulnerable and (b) supporting or providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person.

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns regarding restrictions on freedom of movement and the policing of this, including for those visiting vulnerable people who may require support, care or assistance due to issues such as mental health, what account Police Scotland is taking of such issues, and what guidance it has given to Police Scotland for officers when dealing on a face-to-face basis with members of the public who are (a) themselves vulnerable and (b) supporting or providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person.

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it can provide that any real-terms reductions to council funding will not impact on its commitment to provide sport and physical exercise, as set out in its Active Scotland Delivery Plan and other national strategies.

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it can provide that any real-terms reductions to council funding will not impact on its commitment to provide sport and physical exercise, as set out in its Active Scotland Delivery Plan and other national strategies.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-15195 by Kevin Stewart on 15 March 2018, what impact the increase in the number of hotel rooms in Edinburgh during the last decade is having on its target to increase the (a) housing supply and (b) number of homes available for purchase in the city.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-15195 by Kevin Stewart on 15 March 2018, what impact the increase in the number of hotel rooms in Edinburgh during the last decade is having on its target to increase the (a) housing supply and (b) number of homes available for purchase in the city.