2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on north-east road infrastructure projects. (S5O-03738)

I am very grateful to the cabinet secretary for providing advance sight of his statement.

The Justice Committee visited Barlinnie this week and we were concerned by many things, not least the overcrowding.

2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to replace HMP Barlinnie. (S5O-03728)

The people of the north-east have for years been poorly served by a lack of funding and support to NHS Grampian.

I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate.

What research has been done to assess the impact on delivery of alcohol and drug partnerships of the Scottish National Party’s decision f

Audit Scotland seems to take a different view.

7. To ask the Scottish Government what steps Social Security Scotland has taken to mitigate the risk of fraud. (S5O-03691)

The power to release prisoners two days early exists to avoid the situation in which released offenders are unable to access services dur