 Os oesonnal chwaraengau yr unig hwn i ddiogelu'r ddisguaddu, trafod hyn yn dda i ddifrif iawn o gy ail. Dwi'r wych sydd yn grifos o'r ddangos, rwy'n golygu'r mwy fneddol yn ddifrif iawn o'r ddangos, dwi wedi gweld rwyf yn uddiad amdano gan algodau. Felly, dwi'n gweithio'r ddifrif iawn o'u ddifrif iawn. Salw ddifrif iawn i d грfod mai'n ddifrif iawn i ddifrif iawn o gydag. Fy lwmp yn oedodog, First Minister. Isanc, y dyfodwsgolion, sef yr oeddwn gael cérdraeth ar fynd gwaith gael cérdraeth wedi'u cyfnogi ar gael Cymru? Rwyf i ddweud i'r rhannu ei cerddau roedd, creffters ac crofters ar Ffwrdd Scotland wedi'i cerddaw. Felly, yna ni fod mae'r cyfnogi ar y Cerddraeth. Yn mynd i'r cyfferfyn, mae'r cerddau yr ydyfodd aethau yn blaw hwnnw. I will ask you again. The microphone is certainly on, cabinet secretary. Sorry, could you begin again? Yes, thank you, Presiding Officer. By 9 November, over 13,200 farmers and crofters across Scotland had received their national basic payment scheme loan payment worth more than £308.6 million to the Scottish rural economy. The first loan payments arrived in farmers and crofters bank accounts on 5 October. Those loans were made available almost two months earlier than the start of the 2018 cap pillar 1 payment window, which is set by EU regulation at 1 December. Before any comparable loans or advances were made elsewhere in the UK, I would encourage every farmer or crofter who has yet to take up the Scottish Government's offer of a national basic payment scheme loan to consider doing so. Given the fact that, obviously, many farmers had to use their winter fodder supplies in the summer months due to the exceptionally dry conditions, what assurances can the Scottish Government give that farmers will be well supported should we have a bad winter? The member makes a very fair point. We all agree that the weather this year has been exceptionally bad, first of all exceptionally wet with snow and then exceptionally dry. Those have caused real difficulties of which I am acutely aware, having had many discussions with farmers. That is precisely why we did respond with setting up a weather panel and providing other modest assistance to farmers. I know that farmers are extremely resilient, and they have done a number of measures to ameliorate and tackle the problems in the availability of fodder, for example. However, we are most certainly keeping a watching brief on all those issues. Of course, our main task is to ensure that, as far as we are able to do so within our powers, the administration of the support payment scheme is done as smoothly and effectively as possible. That is why I am very pleased that the loan scheme, which is really an advanced payment scheme, provided assistance to farmers and crofters in Scotland earlier than anywhere else in the UK. We will continue to review that, and I do so on, frankly, a daily basis. Alasdair Allan. Presiding Officer, is the cabinet secretary able to establish what the take-up of the loan scheme is among crofters specifically to ensure that they benefit from it as much as other groups? Overall, there has been an extremely high take-up of the offer of loan, but I would take this opportunity presented by Dr Allan's question to say to any farmer and any crofter who have not yet made application for a loan payment, please do so. It is still possible to obtain that payment. At most cases, provided the individual farmer-crofter unit is eligible, the loan will be available at 90 per cent of estimated entitlement. That is still available, so I would urge any remaining crofters to take up that opportunity. I will specifically check with the Stornoway Arped Office to make sure that if there are any further local measures that we can take following up the raising of the matter by the local member. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the rural parliament, which is being held in Stornoway Arped. The rural parliament, which is being delivered by Scottish rural action, aims to empower rural communities across Scotland and by giving them a stronger voice to initiate change at a local and national level. The Scottish Government has supported the voluntary organisation since its inception in 2014 and has enabled three rural parliament events to take place. The last one in my home city of Beacon, albeit the rural parliament later today and tomorrow and on Friday, the Scottish Government will be represented by the Cabinet Secretary for Government, Business and Constitutional Relations, Mike Russell. The timing of the event is timely because we have Brexit ever looming. In the run-up to this event, SRA has been engaging the underrepresented voices in our rural communities about the future of rural funding and policy post 2020 to make sure that their voice is heard. The Scottish Government has been happy to support that work with £25,000 from the Brexit stakeholder engagement fund to ensure that people in rural Scotland have had a say in the process. I thank the minister for that answer. The minister will be aware that Strunrar and the Rins and other parts of Dumfries and Galloway share many of the challenges that other parts of rural Scotland experience. What assurance can she give us that the new South of Scotland enterprise agency will work for the benefit of all parts of Dumfries and Galloway and represent all parts of the south Scotland region and ensure that more events like the rural parliament are brought to the area along with the associated economic benefit? I can give my absolute assurance to the member that that is the case because that is the purpose of the south of Scotland enterprise agency because it has a clear focus on place and it will have a vital role in driving growth across the region as a whole. The agency will deliver a tailored approach and look at the very particular opportunities and needs of the whole of the south of Scotland region, looking at how we can support businesses, strengthen communities and drive the economy forward. We have tried to engage widely in our plans for the new agency and we know that it is absolutely essential that we keep that on-going engagement with stakeholders to try and drive that work forward. When the new board will be chosen to provide a balanced mix of relevant skills and expertise, we aim for that to be representative of across the south of Scotland region. Of course, we now have in place the gender representation on public boards act, so we will be working towards equal gender representation on that agency. To ask the Scottish Government how its food tourism action plan will aim to support producers. The new food tourism action plan, Food Tourism Scotland, is a unique initiative that will align our tourism and food and drink sectors to double from £1,000 million to £2,000 million in value, the amount that visitors to Scotland spend annually on food and drink. There will be a number of specific actions to support that, such as supporting our top 100 visitor attractions to get our taste, our best accreditation. This is Visit Scotland's quality assurance scheme on local sourcing and working to get all our major events showcasing local food and drink. That work and much more will directly benefit our local food producers and manufacturers as we seek to make Scotland a good food nation. The cabinet secretary will know the key role that Scotland's chefs play in promoting Scotland's food at home and abroad. As we mark the year of young people, will the cabinet secretary join me in wishing our culinary world cup team, the youngest team in the competition of more than 100 teams, the best of luck in Luxembourg later this month? Cabinet secretary? Yes, I am delighted to welcome the efforts of the Scottish culinary world cup team. They have carried out a great job in recent years in ensuring that our food is highly prized, presented and champion both at home and abroad. I wish Robbie Penman and his highly skilled young team every success in Luxembourg at the end of the month and have no doubt that they will do a great job of further raising the profile of our fantastic produce to help Scotland's aspiration to become a global food tourism destination. The regional food fund, established in the Scottish Government's ambition of 2020, has awarded grants to 15 collaborative projects that are designed to promote local Scottish producers. Cabinet secretary, what direct economic benefit those grants have had on local producers and tourism? Is there any plans to expand the scheme further? Cabinet secretary? I believe that those and other events have had significant benefit. We promote our food and drink at a national event to Gleneagles bi-annually. As a result of the success of that event, I decided that the regional showcasing events should take place. We are having a variety of events, and they have already taken place. There will be an analysis of our estimates of the value of the products that are made in due course. The member will appreciate—I know that she has experienced in the sector—that some of the benefits take some time to come through. If you are a local producer and you win a contract with a supermarket, for example, those things take time to develop, business relationships take time to build up trust and to come through. The analysis is not necessarily something that can be produced in a matter of a few months after the event, but the Gleneagles event has been spectacularly successful for the companies involved. I will share what information I can, as I always do, as soon as we possibly can. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that farmers have access to public procurement contracts for food. Since 2007, we have seen a 41 per cent rise in the proportion of locally sourced produce in the public sector. This has seen more and more farmers and other food producers supplying our public sector contracts, such as those provided by Scotland XL. We want to see more of our local produce being served in our schools, hospitals, prisons and other public bodies and facilitate that through a range of measures, such as the supplier accreditation programme, regional showcasing, which I just mentioned, and the expansion of the food for life programme. Brian Whittle I thank the cabinet secretary for that answer. Moscow Farm near Mawthland is leading the way on organic milk production, having done away with plastics in favour of bottling their milk and supplying local businesses, restaurants and cafes. However, he told me that it is next to impossible for local suppliers like him to make any headway with the public XL procurement contract. The 69 per cent of food that is supplied in that contract is coming from outside Scotland. I am sure that the cabinet secretary agrees that that is unacceptable. If he does, what can he and the Scottish Government do to support our local food suppliers and simplify the public procurement process so that the prepared food will make it to the school dining hall? I understand that 100 per cent of fresh milk that is used across Scottish schools is Scottish Wisemen's graham dairy. Already, there is a Scottish supplier of milk to our schools in Scotland, and I am pleased about that. Mr Whittle mentions another supplier, and if he cares to write to me, I will look into the circumstances of that particular company. As far as Scotland XL, which he mentions, is concerned, Scottish XL is now requiring a Scottish price within its groceries and provisions framework. It does that by having a secondary price list for products only with a country of origin of Scotland. Definitions of that of country of origin of Scotland and manufactured in Scotland are now included in the Scotland XL frozen tender. Having met Scotland XL, I have heard of the excellent work that it does. It is difficult for small businesses to break into public procurement. That is why we have a supplier accreditation programme. That is why in the 2014 legislation, we have specific provision to encourage small businesses to be able to get on to procurement. It is still not easy in some cases. It needs to be a relationship built up with local authorities and other public sector bodies. That takes time and it takes input from all sides, but I am delighted that we have made significant progress with more and more Scottish produce being provided to our school children, our patients and hospital workers and across the whole public sector. That work continues. Rhoda Grant In spite of that, it is very difficult for small producers to supply their local primary school or indeed health centre. Is it something that the cabinet secretary could bring forward in a good food and nation bill? There is no need to do that. The work is already under way and is in train. The Food for Life programme is extremely successful. Mr Whittle mentioned that a fortnight to go in respect of East Ayrshire Council. We have a programme of £400,000 to extend the good work to all other local authorities. That will be done over a period of years. There are many examples of great success of relatively small businesses or medium-sized businesses in supplying food to schools around Scotland. For example, Swanson's fruit company in Inverness supplies local sourced fruit and veg to schools across the highlands in the region that the member represents. McWilliam's butchers and Aberdeen supplies meat to schools in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Corry mains farm in East Ayrshire, all the eggs to primary schools. Fenton barns farm in East Lothian, 40 per cent of poultry sourced by the NHS. Many companies do and are succeeding and we are doing a lot of work. We do not need any further legislation to do this. We just need to get on with it and that is what we are doing. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the fish processing industry in the north-east regarding training workers to make best use of exiting the CFP. The Scottish Government is in regular dialogue with the seafood processing industry regarding the many challenges facing the sector as a consequence of Brexit. The loss of freedom of movement, providing opportunities for people from the EU to live and work in Scotland, is key. Given that more than 70 per cent of the seafood processing workforce in north-east Scotland are non-UK EEA nationals, the processing sector has every right to be concerned. The UK Government has failed to provide clarity and certainty for people already here and working in fish processing and in other industries. That has been compounded by the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee for Future Immigration Policy and all served to reinforce why Scotland should have full control over immigration powers. Maureen Watt I thank the cabinet secretary for that very full answer. On 2 November, north-east politicians attended one of the regular north-east fisheries development partnership meetings at the new Peterhead fish market. They were shown new trainings space in the facility, which Tory MSP Peter Chapman welcomed on the basis that it would help replace foreigners working in the industry with local youth. Mr Chapman was reminded at the time that the fisheries development partnership has an equality policy and that his comments were out of order. Does the minister agree that all discussions over the future of the fishing industry, especially in the context of Brexit, must be conducted in a way that does not discriminate or stoke xenophobia? Yes, I agree with the sentiments that Maureen Watt expresses. People from across the European Union and indeed beyond have made Scotland their home. They have enriched our communities, especially our rural communities. They bring in many cases a strong work ethic, family values and a strong sense of community spirit. I think that we are very fortunate to have them give of their effort and time to work in Scotland, and therefore I entirely endorse what the member says. However, do not forget that 70 per cent of those working in the north-east in the processing sector come from EU countries. It is very difficult to see how that sector would be unable to continue to be successful without the excellent contribution that those welcome residents in Scotland perform. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to mitigate the potential impact of the closure of the Cairn Gorm funicular railway on the area's economy. Cabinet secretary. Presiding Officer, the safety of passengers at this time is paramount. The Scottish Government continues to work closely with Highlands and Isles Enterprise to mitigate any economic impact. HIE and business gateway are supporting local businesses that might be affected, including offering one-to-one advice and access to loan funding where appropriate. A funicular response group has been established to oversee the operational and communication needs relating to the closure. Richard Lyle I thank the cabinet secretary for that answer. Tourism plays a significant role in our economy with winter sports being of particular importance to rural economy. Can the cabinet secretary outline what has been done to develop further opportunities for the Cairn Gorms and other winter sports facilities and what help is being given to reopen the railway as soon as possible? I can assure the member that HIE is working flat out on those matters. I am in touch with its staff on a very regular basis. I know that, for example, it is about to receive a report on the potential problems that are facing the funicular. That report should be available at the beginning of December. It is also working on ensuring the availability of snow-making equipment in early December and, hopefully, operational as soon as possible thereafter. It is working hard with the local community representatives in order to ameliorate the problems posed by the loss temporarily, we hope, of the services of the funicular railway, to ensure that there is skiing taking place in Cairn Gorms this year as soon as possible and to the maximum extent as possible. We are absolutely determined to make those efforts to bring as much success to the area as possible, because the funicular railway and indeed Cairn Gorms mountain are essential to the success of the local economy of Bain Argynstrasby. I regret that. I have been able to call Angus MacDonald, Alec Rowley and Neil Bibby in this set of questions. We have no time in hand to move on to the next set of questions on environment, climate change and land reform, question 1, Mark Ruskell. To ask the Scottish Government what the expected demand will be for the incineration of waste following the ban on sending biodegradable waste to landfill in 2021. The Scottish Government is committed to the waste hierarchy, which promotes reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. As the preferred options for waste management, statistics show that we now recycle more than 60 per cent of waste from all sources. We do however recognise that incineration is a necessary part of the management of residual waste if we are to reduce our reliance on landfill. We have commissioned a waste market study to better understand the current and future markets for the disposal and discovery of biodegradable municipal waste, including the energy from waste market, and to understand the implications for the Scottish waste system of alternative disposal and recovery options once the ban comes into effect. We will have a clearer picture of key issues, including likely future demand for energy from waste facilities once the report is completed. Mark Ruskell. Correspondent sent to me by the cabinet secretary suggests that we are going to see a seven-fold increase in waste incineration capacity in Scotland in the next three years. Given that those facilities require continuous waste as feedstock, what will be the impact on recycling rates and the waste hierarchy? Isn't it now time that we see a moratorium on new incinerators in Scotland? We have to ensure that we are able to manage the waste that is produced. I remind the chamber that this is about residual waste. I encourage everybody in the chamber and in the country to ensure that, as little residual waste is produced and ends up in this fashion. We need to deal with the landfill ban. Incineration is going to be a key part of that. There is an issue about managing incineration and managing it once we get over that particular period in which it is needed most. That is what the study that I referred to is going to help us to get a handle on. There is an issue and there is undoubtedly a concern. However, there is a situation to be managed and we are doing the very best that we can to manage it correctly. I refer members to my register of interests. The cabinet secretary has outlined the SNP solution to the ban on landfilling by a degradable municipal waste to construct an extra 1 million tonnes of incineration capacity. That seems absurd. Will the cabinet secretary outline what non-incineration treatment options are being considered and how does the Scottish Government plan to support them? I made it clear that incineration is not what we are supporting as if that was the only thing that we are doing. I want to emphasise that this is about residual waste and what is really important in all of that is that we reduce the amount of residual waste that there is in the first place. That is the real focus of what the Government is doing. To be a picking mix across local authorities, some have four bin collections, some have one bin and they are recycling it, is there best practice and is the Scottish Government looking at best practice in order to try and advise authorities on the best way forward? There is indeed a household recycling charter that, at last, I looked about 26 out of the 32 local authorities have signed up to it. They are not, of course, able to switch overnight to a uniform system, but that was agreed between the Scottish Government and COSLA. I would be very happy to update Alex Rowley on some of the detail around that and, indeed, on some of the more specific questions that I have been asking recently about where we are with each local authorities adherence to it. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it or the Grousmure management group has made of the environmental impact of hill tracks constructed in open Moorland. The Grousmure management group was established in November 2017 and its remit was to examine the environmental impact of Grousmure management practices such as Muirburn, the use of medicated grit and mountain haircalls and advise on the option of licencing groushooting business ous. There have been no request to consider the environmental impact of hill tracks. It is for planning authorities to consider the environmental impact of individual hill tracks on a case-by-case basis when determining planning applications or prior notifications. Andy Wightman I thank the minister for her answer. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform approved the Cairngorms national park plan in 2017. It contains a presumption against new constructed tracks in open Moorland. The problem is that the authority can only properly implement this presumption over the 25 per cent of the area of the park that is a national scenic area. Given that IUCN categorises both national scenic areas and Scottish national parks as category 5 protected landscapes, does the minister agree that both deserve the same level of regulatory control? The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform I am aware of the member's concern about the issue. I know that some of the issues around the issue were discussed as part of the amendments to the planning bill in the recent local government committee meeting. I would say that all of those concerns can be addressed when the Scottish Government looks to consult on the permitted development orders. As the member will know from the minister for local government's response to him, when the amendment was discussed at committee, the Scottish Government has committed to carrying out a review of the general permitted development order after the completion of the planning bill, where he said in his response, that we will consider calls for changes to permitted development for private ways, alongside other proposals for change, and any proposed changes will be subject to full public consultation. Gail Ross Thank you. Can the minister outline the steps that led to the introduction of the Grouse Moor Management Group and what action the Scottish Government has taken to tackle wildlife crime in recent years? The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform To answer the member's question, in 2016 we were faced with a number of reports about tagged golden eagles going missing, which led to claims and counterclaims about what was happening. The cabinet secretary then asked SNH to commission an analysis of all the data to see if there was any suspicious pattern linked to that. What emerged from that report was a shocking finding that up to a third of tagged golden eagles had gone missing in suspicious circumstances. Many of them were in clusters on or near Grouse Moors. It was that finding that led to the decision to set up the group, led by Professor Rarity, to examine whether we need new regulation of Grouse Moor Management. Alongside Professor Rarity's work, the cabinet secretary also commissioned a research project to examine the costs and benefits to Scotland of shooting estates. Professor Rarity's group is due to report back in April where we will see what recommendations are made at that point and if any improvements can be made. Claudia Beamish Thank you, Presiding Officer. The minister will know of the revived coalition report on Grouse Moors. I would seek reassurance in view of the wide range of concerns that have been expressed, both in relation to the planning bill and Andy Wightman's amendment, and, to me, from constituents, that surely it would be possible for the remit of the Grouse Moor Management group to be expanded to look at this. That would feed really well into what I welcome as the review of the permitted development rights. The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform I suppose that my only concern would be if we were to add that at this late stage, that it could slow down the progress that has been made so far in the group. I do think that we will have the opportunity to look at the permitted development orders once we have had the completion of the planning bill. I am well aware of the report from the revive that was launched last week. I also met with environment length this week as well, who conveyed their concerns to me about hill tracks. The consultation on that and will be coming after the planning bill. We have the commitment to do that, and we will consider all the issues surrounding permitted development rights and around hill tracks at that time. To ask the Scottish Government what issue it expects to be given priority at the UN climate change conference in December. Conference of the parties to the UN framework on climate change, or COP24, will take stock of global efforts through the culmination of the Talanoa dialogue process, which the Scottish Government has contributed to and will seek to agree the rulebook for how the Paris agreement will be implemented. I plan to take Scotland's positive messages on climate action to COP24 and to show the world that our low-carbon transition demonstrates that deep emissions reductions are achievable and that they can be delivered in a way that promotes sustainable and fair economic growth. Following a personal invitation from Patricia Espinosa, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, the First Minister also plans to attend this year's COP subject to any urgent parliamentary business, and the on-going message is Brexit. That is further confirmation that Scotland's experience remains highly relevant to the rest of the world. Gillian Martin. Thank you, cabinet secretary, for that answer. Obviously, she agrees with me that it is essential that Scotland not only is represented as a nation at these global events, but that it will continue to be leaders in the global effort to fight climate change. Cabinet secretary. Well, indeed I do. The Government, as most people know, is committed to international co-operation. We engage regularly with partners overseas to share our successes and to learn from others. Adopting new, more stretching emissions reduction targets puts Scotland amongst a select number of countries who have committed to translating the Paris agreement into domestic law. We also remain the only country in the world to have statutory annual targets, matched by a comprehensive package of stretching and credible on-the-ground delivery measures that are set out in our climate change plan. Question 4, Rhoda Grant. To ask the Scottish Government in light of the forthcoming ban on burning of plastics on farms, what contingency plans it has, should the market approach to recycling farm plastic not work. The relevant amendment to the waste management licensing Scotland regulations was actually made in 2013, and a group was established in autumn 2016 to plan the transition towards a position where the ban could be enforced. That had membership from National Farmers Union Scotland, SEPA Zero Waste Scotland, Scottish Government and several waste plastics collectors and reprocesses. The transition to full enforcement has therefore been carefully considered. In most areas of the country, there are recycling collection services available, and I am advised that, since the announcement, the network has expanded. That is one of the reasons why a transition period until 1 January 2019 is in place. SEPA has published clear guidance for farmers to help them to decide how best to dispose of plastic waste. Local SEPA officers across Scotland can provide more direct assistance. Rhoda Grant. I have been contacted by crofters in rural Scotland and in our island community saying that there is no recycling facilities local to them. There is a concern that the only option that they can take is to bury those plastics, which will have a knock-on effect to the environment and, indeed, to animal health, should they become unburied. I wonder whether Rhoda Grant would consider working along with local authorities to see if they could recycle along with their normal household recycling. I think that we would want to have conversations where necessary. A list of plastic waste service providers is available on the Zero Waste Scotland website, so I am not sure whether or not access to that would be helpful in those circumstances. If all other options have been exhausted—I think that we would need to make sure that all other options had been exhausted—and there is no recycling service available, the waste can be sent to landfill at a licensed site or to an energy from waste plant. However, that should only be considered as a last resort. I think that we would want to have some serious conversations first to ensure that there is not an alternative solution. I have three members wishing to ask supplementary questions. If you ask short questions and I have succinct answers, I can take all three, otherwise I would not. Liam McArthur Thank you for following on from Rhoda Grant's concerns. There are clearly concerns expressed by constituents in Orkney, which he undertakes to ask SIPA to complete an island impact assessment so that we can explore the options that either involve landfill at the moment or potentially one or two ferry journeys to get plastic away. I am conscious that there is an issue particularly on islands in terms of transport issues. I am happy to discuss with SIPA whether or not the request by the member is appropriate. I am happy to speak to the member about the particular circumstances that he might wish to raise. Some of what I answered in respect to Rhoda Grant may also be applicable in respect of the member's constituency. John Scott Thank you, Presiding Officer. In the clearing of interest as a farmer, the Government agreed to hold a number of stakeholder events supported by an engagement programme in order to support farmers' transition to the requirements of the ban. How many events have been held? Jeane Freeman I do not have a note of the precise number of events. I do know that there has obviously been a clear amount of discussion and that group that I read out the membership of has been involved in that. That includes NFUS. I will undertake to make sure to get not just the number but the locations of any such meetings and ensure that the member, and indeed any other members who wish to know that, if they would contact me, can see whether there was one locally. Colin Beattie Does the cabinet secretary agree that we must continue to work on reducing the amount of plastic used in all sectors and industries? Can she confirm that farmers will have time to prepare for the ban ahead of it coming into force? Cabinet Secretary I have already prioritised action on plastics, and we will continue to do so. I think that most members will know that the work that has already been done in respect of some of the single-use plastics and is planned. We do support EU plans to tackle single-use plastic and ensure that all plastic packaging is easily recycled or reusable by 2030, where I found a member of the plastics pact, our commitment to a deposit return scheme, signals a step change in our ambitions, and I can confirm, as I indicated in an earlier answer, that there has been a transition period until 1 January 2019 to allow farmers time to prepare for the ban. I invite members who have local farmers or crofters or anybody else who have specific concerns to flag them up to me and we will see what we can do. Question 5, Elaine Smith. Thank you, Presiding Officer. To ask the Scottish Government what action the Environment Secretary is taking to enable people from deprived areas to access woodland areas. The Scottish Government recognises that access to woodlands in deprived areas does improve people's lives. We have committed around £1 million this year to woods in and around towns, which is a programme that tackles the barriers to accessing woodlands. The current programme for government supports Europe's largest green space project, the Central Scotland green network, which this year will receive £950,000 to support woodland creation with a particular focus on deprived communities. Furthermore, the national forestry state's investment in urban woodlands includes more than £5 million at Cunningham loop, which supports the regeneration of deprived communities in the Clyde gateway. Elaine Smith. I welcome the minister's response, particularly given that tackling health inequalities crosses all portfolios. Is the minister aware that the green networks of urban woodlands have been found to bring value of £14 million per year through recreation and health benefits, as well as contributing to the network of carbon sinks? Given the minister's previous answer, will the minister work with the minister for planning to set a target for urban woodland expansion to ensure that those spaces and their benefits are accessible to people across Scotland, particularly those for whom travelling into the country is much more difficult? I want to thank the member for that question. I agree with her that this is an issue that crosses all portfolios. Earlier, in one of my first official visits, I went to Jupiter art land in Edinburgh, which was in relation to a fund launched by SNH for £600,000, really aimed at getting children and helping children, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, to get in and experiencing nature and into our woodlands. I think that all the projects, there are so many positive projects and initiatives that are taking place by a number of organisations, by our national parks, and we recognise the issues that there are around travel. If we look at some of the work that has been done by woods in and around towns, in 2017 and 2018, they had over 520 events and activities, and 14,000 people attended those, and they were from areas of deprivation, including Castle Milk, Craig Miller and other areas in Glasgow's east end. They also had Scottish Forestry grant aid to bring 1,360 hectares of sustainable woodland management for public access and 7,600 metres of footpath upgrades, and nearly 9,000 metres of new footpaths. There is a whole raft of positive work that is going on there, and that is work that we want to encourage and further develop. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on SIPA's investigation into the Musmorran petrochemical plant. Unplan flaring at the Musmorran site remains under investigation by SIPA as an independent regulator. SIPA provides updates where it is able to do so through the Musmorran and Brayfoot base section of its website. I understood from previous statements by SIPA that the report was to be concluded this month, perhaps the cabinet secretary could clarify whether that is also her understanding and also clarify whether that report will be made public, as will be the case with the joint SIPA route and branch review with the health and safety executive, and again if she could clarify that when that final report, and we don't know when that will be, if that report will be made public so that my constituents can assure themselves of their safety. Both regulatory authorities are fully aware that local communities want to be kept informed about what has been happening. SIPA's investigations into the unplanned elevated flaring that occurred at the Musmorran facility in 2017 and 2018 have been on-going and are at an advanced stage. SIPA has been clear that the evidence gathered during its investigations cannot be made public because that could compromise any potential enforcement action. SIPA has not committed to publishing a report but has provided updates at local meetings and working groups, as well as publishing information on its website, including on the enforcement actions that it has taken to date. Aspects of that work are being jointly carried out with the health and safety executive. We expect the joint SIPA and HSE review into the site to conclude this month. In respect of safety issues, HSE will consider what can be made public and when as a result of its work. I am sorry, but I have to conclude questions there. I apologise to James Kelly, Kenneth Gibson and Kezia Dugdale, as there is no time in hand. We have to move on to the next debate, as that concludes the portfolio question.