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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

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Question reference: S6W-14415

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to upskill diabetes teams to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals with diabetes.

In 2021, the Scottish Diabetes Group commissioned a short life working group to produce recommendations on mental health screening and pathways for people living with diabetes. They published their recommendations in February 2022 and the Scottish Diabetes Group continues to work with clinicians, NHS Boards and wider Mental Health policy teams to determine the best routes of implementation.

Mental health and wellbeing awareness for health professionals will also form part of the ‘Once for Scotland’ Diabetes Education Pathways, which are currently being developed by a short life working group formed through the Scottish Diabetes Education Advisory Group (SDEAG).

Question reference: S6W-14305

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to consult on the Bute House Agreement commitment to require home and building upgrades at the point of sale, change of tenancy, and refurbishment to meet a standard equivalent to EPC C, on a mandatory basis from 2025.

Question reference: S6W-14366

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of adults with type 2 diabetes received a complete structured education within six months of diagnosis in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14396

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with diabetes have been recorded as having attended structured education in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14384

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have had access to (a) single and (b) dual hormone closed loop artificial pancreas systems in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14381

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have had access to insulin pump therapy in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14387

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support children and young people transitioning to adult services for diabetes.

Question reference: S6W-14371

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have been recorded as having diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at diagnosis in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14572

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 February 2023
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it plans to extend the contract for the MS Ambition beyond the current contract end date of 31 March 2023.

Question reference: S6W-14450

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many pieces of artwork it owns, and what the total value of any such artwork is.

The Scottish Government does not have an art collection. A number of artworks are owned by Scottish Government, the majority have been gifted to Ministers over time. Approximately 100 art works, prints and maps of varying individual values with an overall insurance value of approximately £62,000. This valuation excludes the portrait of the Earl of Bute on loan to National Gallery of Scotland.

Some of the significant artworks owned by Scottish Government are.

Ramsay original John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1713 - 1792. Prime Minister on loan to National Gallery of Scotland £2.2million on loan to National Gallery of Scotland
Bellany original un-named artwork showing unidentified fishing boat. On display in Bute House
Bellany original artwork fishing scene, normally on display in Victoria Quay conference room, temporarily in storage due to building maintenance works
An original tapestry by Jo Barker on display in Victoria Quay reception
Watershed by Will Maclean on display in Victoria Quay ground floor rotunda
Female Face by Jenna Davidson in designated St Andrew’s House storage room
I Went Fishing by Karen Bauld in designated St Andrew’s House storage room

Scottish Government buildings also have a series of lower value originals, prints and maps on display. This includes a small number of prints and artworks gifted to Ministers over time.