Question reference: S1W-01918
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 7 October 1999
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Current status: Answered by Donald Dewar on 10 December 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many announcements it intends to make over the October recess, why in each case the announcements have not been made when the Parliament is in session, and whether, when Parliament resumes, there will be special provision made to allow Ministers to be questioned on those announcements.
Answer
The Scottish Executive continues to work and make announcements about its work throughout the year including during recess. Some announcements are timed to take advantage of topical and high profile events such as Scotland Week in Brussels. Members have the opportunity to engage Ministers on any announcement through Parliamentary Questions and at Question Time every week when Parliament is in session.