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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 17 July 2025
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Question reference: S1W-19522

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it is taking to assist and develop local museums.

Question reference: S1W-19510

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-16773 by Rhona Brankin on 31 July 2001, whether it has made any further progress in promoting social inclusion in rural areas.

Question reference: S1W-19513

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Wendy Alexander on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are being taken by it, local authorities and the enterprise agencies to support and advise small businesses, such as village shops and post offices.

Question reference: S1W-19520

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Jackie Baillie on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-13128 by Jackie Baillie on 12 March 2001, how many households in the private rented sector applied for Warm Deal grants in the 12 months to 30 June 2001, how many such grants were awarded and what percentage of Warm Deal grants awarded during this period this represented.

Question reference: S1W-19515

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive how is it promoting the Powershift programme in rural areas.

Question reference: S1W-19518

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the percentage of Scotland's power that can be generated from renewable resources.

Question reference: S1W-19516

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Sarah Boyack on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in improving safety on the A84 and A85 trunk roads.

Question reference: S1W-19512

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Sarah Boyack on 13 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it is taking to ensure that young people living in rural areas have access to affordable public transport.

Question reference: S1W-19344

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Nicol Stephen on 6 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-14686 by Nicol Stephen on 4 May 2001, what progress has been made in the discussions about how the e-Learning Foundation's initiative on the provision of computer equipment for young people might apply in Scotland.

Question reference: S1W-18917

  • Asked by: Dr Sylvia Jackson, MSP for Stirling, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 05 October 2001
  • Current Status: Answered by Jack McConnell on 2 November 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-14686 by Nicol Stephen on 4 May 2001, what progress is being made on how the e-Learning Foundation initiative on the provision of computer equipment for young people might apply in Scotland.