What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the future provision of services currently provided by Consumer Focus Scotland.

What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on trends in levels of employment in Ayrshire; and if he will make a statement.

What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the broadcasting industry in Scotland on the Government's plans for local television networks.

What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on expenditure on port infrastructure in Scotland for the development of marine renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement.

what discussions he has had with the Department for Work and Pensions on the implementation in Scotland of proposals to establish a universal credit.

if he will discuss with the Deputy Prime Minister the merits of enabling UK-resident Scots living outside Scotland to vote in any future referendums on the relationship between the UK Government...

What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the implications of the mechanisms for calculating the effects of the comprehensive spending review year on year in Scotland.

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the implications for cross-border students of the Government's proposals for higher education...

What discussions he has had with the Deputy Prime Minister on whether to hold elections to the Scottish Parliament on the same day as the proposed UK general election in 2015.

What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the relationship between the UK Government and the Scottish Executive under the devolution settlement.

When he last had discussions with representatives of the oil and gas industries on the future of that industry in Aberdeen.