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: S6W-23902
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 December 2023
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland, and what actions it plans to take.
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Question reference: S6O-02925
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 December 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Scotgold Resources Ltd regarding any support that can be provided to employees who may lose their jobs at its Cononish Gold Mine near Tyndrum, in light of the reported announcement that the company has gone into administration.
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Question reference: S6W-23322
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 27 November 2023
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by George Adam on 28 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the analysis of the responses to its recent consultation on access to information rights in Scotland, and what its position is on the issues considered in the consultation.
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Question reference: S6O-02823
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 November 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to local authorities to ensure that any subsidised bus routes are maintained.
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Question reference: S6W-21843
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 28 September 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 13 October 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the impact in Scotland of the Statutory Health Attestation that will be required from 13 December 2023 to certify exports of POAO (Products of Animal Origin) to the European Union.
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Question reference: S6O-02505
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 September 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what impact its Programme for Government 2023-24 will have on the Affordable Housing Supply Programme.
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Question reference: S6W-20264
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 July 2023
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work in relation to addressing health inequalities within the national screening programmes.
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Question reference: S6O-02432
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 June 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what facilities the recently-opened HMP Stirling will provide to ensure the rehabilitation of female prisoners upon their release.
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Question reference: S6W-18830
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 June 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the availability of funding for community groups and local authorities to build and provide Changing Places toilets.