Written questions by Stevenson.

What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on public services in Scotland.

The budget delivered more money for public services in Scotland with the largest real terms budget in the history of devolution.People now expect delivery from the SNP government in Edinburgh, especially in our NHS where over 100,000 Scots have been trapped on NHS waiting lists for more than a year. They have the money, they have the powers, there are no more excuses.

When he last met with the Scottish Government; and what issues were discussed at this meeting.

I have had a number of discussions with Scottish Government Ministers since my appointment, as have many of my Ministerial colleagues, including the Prime Minister. My most recent meeting was with the Deputy First Minister, on Tuesday 1 October, who I am meeting regularly. We have discussed a range of issues such as our joint plan to secure the industrial future of the Grangemouth site, following confirmation of Petroineos’ decision to close the oil refinery next year. This Government is committed to working with the Scottish Government. By working collaboratively together, we will deliver the change that the people of Scotland expect.