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There are no current plans to increase the HGV speed limit on the A75 or any other trunk road as we believe that there is insufficient evidence in this area to justify a change. A 50 mph HGV pilot is ongoing on single-carriageway sections of the A9. However, this incorporates an average speed camera system in order to mitigate the risks. The trial will be evaluated after a three-year period, with any relevant lessons considered.

The Scottish Government's mental health strategy 2017-27 commits to a number of actions to improve prevention and early intervention, recognising this is key to minimising the prevalence and incidence of poor mental health and the life time impact of mental illness, including eating disorder.

I expect prevention and early intervention for eating disorder and other mental illnesses to be a focus of activity and funding for NHS Boards and Integrated Authorities. These agencies are responsible not only for effective early intervention at a public health level through raising awareness and information and identifying risk for example in schools, higher education and primary care, but also for the provision of tailored care and support at the earliest opportunity which responds to the assessed needs of the individual.

In Scotland, a range of eating disorder services and treatment is provided in line with clinical good practice across community, primary care and specialist services for children, adolescents and adults.

In line with the commitment made in 2014, the Scottish Government is reviewing the water and sewerage charge exemption scheme to ensure that it is operating as intended. As part of that review, we have been liaising closely with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations who have issued a survey to seek the views of the Third Sector. The views collected will be integral to the review process. We expect the review to be complete at the end of September with a report outlining any recommendations for change being provided to Ministers thereafter.

The Scottish Government was not aware that this land was part of common good land when funding was agreed. It is for the Local Authority to identify strategic sites for housing and this particular site had been identified within the council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP).

The costs of temporary traffic lights on the A76 are not recorded as a separate cost but included within the overall cost of each individual maintenance and improvement scheme delivered by Transport Scotland’s Operating Company on the route.

Local Goose Management Groups report annually on the delivery of their goose management schemes. These annual reports are reviewed by the National Goose Management Review Group (NGMRG) which is chaired by the Scottish Government. The annual report for the 2016-17 Solway Goose Management Scheme is currently being considered by the NGMRG.

The Scottish Government made a commitment in 2016 to maintain its funding support to the five local goose management schemes until spring 2020, when the funding will again be reviewed. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) manages these schemes on behalf of the Scottish Government and regularly reviews the individual payment rates for the schemes. The last payment rate review was completed in spring 2016.

A review of goose policy is undertaken every 5 years. In 2015, the Scottish Government commissioned the latest review of goose policy, including of the support offered to farmers to manage geese in Scotland through goose management schemes. The review has been undertaken by SNH and is currently being considered by an external quality assurance panel. Scottish Ministers will consider the findings of the review when it is completed later this year.

The information referred to is not held centrally.

It is the responsibility of employers to ensure they employ enough suitable skilled staff to provide care for those using their services.

It is the responsibility of employers to ensure they employ enough suitable skilled staff to provide appropriate care for people using their services.

We have taken action to protect and grow our social care services by investing £250 million to health and social care partnerships, including introducing the Living Wage for adult care workers and in 2017-18 a further £100 million has been transferred to support the continued delivery of the Living Wage commitment and sustainability in the sector.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), a Non Departmental Public Body established by the Government to regulate the social services workforce in Scotland and their education and training, has produced a number of different resources to support those looking to recruit staff and for those looking at a career in the care sector. The resources are also of use for others such as career advisers and Jobcentre Plus.

A key resource is the SSSC's Ambassadors for Careers in Care scheme. This is staff currently working in the sector who attend events, visit schools and careers fairs to promote careers in the sector.

The building standards system under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 allows suitably qualified and experienced people to certify aspects of building design or construction as compliant with building regulations.

Scottish Ministers have approved certification of design schemes for building structures and energy. They have also approved certification of construction schemes for drainage, heating and plumbing installations, and electrical installations. Approved certifiers operate under these schemes and can issue certificates for work for any type of building or tenure that requires a building warrant.

There are no current plans to change the system of building standards certification under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. However the Scottish Government is reviewing appropriate action in respect of the recommendations in the “Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Construction of Edinburgh Schools” by Professor John Cole published in February 2017. The role of certification will be considered as part of that process.