General question time

MSPs questioned Scottish government ministers on a range of issues during general question time on 2 May 2012.

Issues covered included the map scale used to assess land eligible for agricultural support under the Integrated Administration and Control System 2012, checks on care homes formerly operated by Southern Cross and the response to the UK government's decision not to renew the contract for the emergency towing vessel service in the Pentland Firth and other northern waters.