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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 4 May 2021
  6. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Question reference: S1W-16073

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in continuing to support, where demand is sufficient, Gaelic-medium pre-school and primary education.

Question reference: S1W-16121

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 4.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in minimising the bureaucracy associated with public funding.

Question reference: S1W-16086

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in building upon existing initiatives and joint working by relevant bodies such as the Scottish Arts Council, the British Council, Scotland Europa, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Trade International and Scottish Screen to develop opportunities to promote Scotland's culture abroad.

Question reference: S1W-16099

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in ensuring that the potential contribution of culture is recognised in community learning.

Question reference: S1W-16072

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 1.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting partnerships by public and private bodies which support the production of the highest standards of cultural work.

Question reference: S1W-16112

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 4.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in ensuring that continuing reviews of existing cultural bodies take full account of the objectives set out in the National Cultural Strategy and include an early review of the work and roles of the Scottish Arts Council.

Question reference: S1W-16085

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting the establishment of an Internationalisation (Go and See) Fund to support inward and outward travel by individuals and companies working in the cultural sector to learn, exhibit, screen or perform in other countries.

Question reference: S1W-16105

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting arts and cultural activity throughout the country by companies with national roles.

Question reference: S1W-16098

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 01 June 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in ensuring that the value of culture in the school experience is promoted in future reviews of teachers' initial training and continuing professional development.

Question reference: S1W-16070

  • Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 1.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in enhancing existing structures and arrangements for recognising achievement in arts and cultural activity.