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: S6O-00497
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 8 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how its policies across government will support the north east’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6F-00525
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 29 November 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 December 2021
To ask the First Minister whether she will provide an update on the advances that the Scottish Government has made in relation to the British Sign Language National Plan.
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Question reference: S6O-00454
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 25 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what advances it has made in relation to its British Sign Language National Plan 2017-2023.
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Question reference: S6O-00480
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 November 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to older people who may face financial hardship over the winter months due to the rising cost of living.
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Question reference: S6O-00397
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 November 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what reassurances it can give to any veterans facing challenges in relation to their local healthcare, housing and accessibility needs.
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Question reference: S6W-04022
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 October 2021
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Clare Haughey on 27 October 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on the publication of the BSL National Plan Progress Report.
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Question reference: S6O-00261
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the problem of gulls in urban areas in the north east and Moray.
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Question reference: S6O-00200
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 23 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help provide greener, healthier, eating options for people who have difficulty in making ends meet.
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Question reference: S6O-00087
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the seafood sector regarding any export challenges as a result of Brexit.