Questions and answers
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.
- Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
- Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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Question reference: S5W-35184
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 12 February 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 25 February 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the employment of physician associates within the NHS.
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Question reference: S5O-04928
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings it has had with representatives of the tourism industry, and what was discussed.
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Question reference: S5W-34153
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm the exact level of funding that will be made available to coach companies and tour operators from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020.
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Question reference: S5W-34152
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020
To ask the Scottish Government by what date in January coach companies and tour operators will be able to claim from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020, and how long it anticipates it will take to process applications and distribute funding.
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Question reference: S5W-34154
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what the maximum grant will be that coach companies and tour operators can claim from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020.
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Question reference: S5O-04894
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of South Ayrshire Council and what was discussed.
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Question reference: S5O-04758
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 November 2020
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that ScotRail plans to reduce services by 10% next month.
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Question reference: S5O-04727
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 October 2020
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place to improve digital access, skills and confidence for older people.
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Question reference: S5O-04671
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2020
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve road connectivity in South Ayrshire.
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Question reference: S5O-04623
- Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2020
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Ayrshire and Arran regarding measures to control the spread of COVID-19.