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There are no plans to include underground coal gasification within the scope of the further work announced by myself on 28 January 2015 in relation to unconventional oil and gas.

The Scottish Government has had no discussions with the Department of Energy and Climate Change working group on underground coal gasification and has made no representations to it.

<>I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26212 on 7 July 2015. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

The Scottish Government has received representations from members of the public regarding replacing the Longannet coal-fired plant with a new combined-cycle gas turbine plant on the site.

As set out in Further devolution beyond the Smith Commission, the Scottish Government believes that full responsibility for capital gains tax could be used to create targeted tax incentives to boost entrepreneurship to redress Scotland’s lower rates of entrepreneurship and business start-up. Specific policy proposals will depend on the powers that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament and the choices of future Scottish Governments. Appropriate economic, revenue and impact assessments will be undertaken in developing those policy specifics.

The Low Pay Commission makes recommendations on a UK basis. Its recommendations to the UK Government are not specifically tailored to the needs of Scotland. Any national minimum wage introduced in Scotland would take account of Scottish circumstances, and would be informed by the commitment this government places on supporting inclusive growth and tackling inequality.

<>The purpose of devolving powers is to allow future Scottish Governments and parliaments to pursue their own policies aimed at Scottish circumstances and priorities at the time. The Scottish Government has set out proposals for a set of powers that would provide future Scottish Governments and Parliaments with the opportunity to design and deliver coherent approaches to issues such as promoting economic growth, supporting people into employment and addressing inequality. Specific policy proposals will depend on the powers that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament and the choices of future Scottish Governments. Appropriate economic, revenue and impact assessments will be undertaken in developing those policy specifics.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26220 on 7 July 2015. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.

The Scottish Government fully recognises the importance of fair work and understands that for both employees and employers, flexible working is an important part of this.

In line with this we have established the independent Fair Work Convention which will promote key fair work principals – including flexible and innovative working practices.

The Fair Work Convention will provide independent advice to the Scottish Government on matters including progressive workforce policies which improve productivity and innovation, greater workplace democracy, employee voice and commitment and an increased focus on workplace equality issues across the private, public and third sectors.

I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26218 on 7 July 2015. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.