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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 18 July 2025
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Question reference: S3W-22778

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive what provision it has made for possible changes to the structure of Marine Scotland should such changes be made through the marine Bill.

Question reference: S3W-22766

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list any appointments already made to the Marine Strategy Board.

Question reference: S3W-22588

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that the high animal welfare standards achieved by the pig industry are adequately recognised by consumers.

Question reference: S3W-22581

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive whether advice given to ministers by Marine Scotland will be published.

Question reference: S3W-22586

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider extending the membership of inshore fisheries groups to include representatives of conservation and sea angling groups.

Question reference: S3W-22582

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure transparency in the decisions made by Marine Scotland.

Question reference: S3W-22583

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will establish an environmental court to consider appeals against the decisions of Marine Scotland.

Question reference: S3W-22745

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how the Scottish marine regions will engage with industry.

Question reference: S3W-22732

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive what opportunities will be provided by Marine Scotland for local communities to get involved in the process of marine planning.

Question reference: S3W-22755

  • Asked by: Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfries, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 April 2009
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 8 May 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure transparency in the operation of Marine Scotland.