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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-25082

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-23447 by Elena Whitham on 11 December 2023, when it expects that data for the number of Recorded Police Warnings issued in 2022-23 will be available.

Question reference: S6W-24903

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 19 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Glasgow Science Centre Limited and (b) Glasgow City Council regarding effecting the repair works required to reopen the Science Centre's Millennium Bridge across the River Clyde to marine traffic.

Question reference: S6W-24897

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 16 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will progress a feasibility study regarding the Chartered Institute of Building's proposal for a demolition levy.

The Scottish Government currently has no plans to undertake a feasibility study into a Demolition Levy. Whilst the Scottish Government shares the Chartered Institute of Building’s concerns around carbon emissions from demolition and the preservation of our built environment, introducing a new fiscal measure is a lengthy and complex process. The Scottish Government believes the most expedient and appropriate solution is for the UK Government to address the VAT imbalance between new build and retrofit / refurbishment.

Question reference: S6O-03114

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that railway infrastructure is safe and fit for the future.

Question reference: S6W-24792

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an updated publication date for the Student Mental Health Action Plan.

Question reference: S6W-24735

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 25 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that some people buying a home through the New Supply Shared Equity scheme have experienced financial uncertainty, including by having to reapply for a mortgage at a time of higher interest rates, as a result of extensive delays to The Victoria development in Glasgow.

The Scottish Government sympathises with those who are experiencing financial uncertainty as a result of delays in this development, either due to a change in personal circumstances or having to arrange a new mortgage agreement. We are aware that the increase in mortgage rates will make it more difficult for many purchasers across the housing market to both obtain mortgage lending or access it due to a decreased number of products available, even with the financial assistance available through New Supply Shared Equity.

Question reference: S6W-24734

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 25 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with (a) Sanctuary and (b) Cruden regarding the reportedly extensive delays to The Victoria development in Glasgow.

The Scottish Government has not had any correspondence with Sanctuary or Cruden regarding delays to The Victoria development in Glasgow. Glasgow City Council receives funding for its affordable housing supply programme (AHSP) from the Scottish Government through the Transfer of Management of Development Funding (TMDF) arrangement. Working in partnership with local housing providers, the Council is responsible for the management and delivery of the housing programme, which includes The Victoria development, on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Question reference: S6W-24739

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 25 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Claire Baker MSP (on behalf of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Bo on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider commissioning a Scottish Parliament flag, in a similar manner to that commissioned by the House of Commons in 2021, which was designed by Graham Bartram, Chief Vexillologist of the Flag Institute, at the request of the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Question reference: S6W-24733

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 25 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what powers it has to ensure that (a) social renters, (b) disabled people, (c) members of the Armed Forces, (d) veterans and (e) other people who are waiting for new homes at The Victoria development in Glasgow are compensated for their wait.

Question reference: S6W-24841

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 25 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 7 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-24438 by Paul McLennan on 23 January 2024, what its position is on whether local community ownership of social housing asset wealth is in the interests of tenants.