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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: S5W-09741

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 16 June 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 30 June 2017

To ask the Scottish Government how many senior staff are facing disciplinary procedures at Education Scotland, and how many have faced procedures in the last two years, also broken down by the number of complaints that were upheld.

Question reference: S5O-01190

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 June 2017

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the review of student support.

Question reference: S5O-01151

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 21 June 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made implementing the recommendations in Target Ovarian Cancer's Pathfinder Scotland report.

I welcome the publication of this report. Target Ovarian Cancer are doing excellent work funding research to improve early diagnosis and providing vital advice and support to women with ovarian cancer.

My officials will meet with Target Ovarian Cancer to discuss how we can support their awareness raising activities as well as discussing the recommendations set out in the Pathfinder Scotland report.

Thanks to improved detection, diagnosis, treatment and access to modern drugs, we know that 5 year survival rates for ovarian cancer increased in 2011 compared to 1991. But there is still a great deal more to be done and we are committed to build on the progress that has been made to date.

Question reference: S5O-01104

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 June 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 June 2017

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills last met the EIS.

Question reference: S5O-00903

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with VisitScotland regarding the Jacobite Trail.

Question reference: S5O-00868

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact is on the rural economy of banking and post office closures in rural villages.

Question reference: S5F-01132

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 27 March 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2017

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that only 1-in-18 schools were inspected last year.

Question reference: S5O-00786

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2017
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 15 March 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Lothian regarding planning for projected population increases in East Lothian.

It is for local Health and Social Care Partnerships to plan services that meet the needs of their local population's needs. After assessing and forecasting local needs, each Health and Social Care Partnership produces and publishes a strategic plan which sets out how they will plan and deliver services for their area. The Scottish Government is providing support to Partnerships on strategic planning broadly.

Question reference: S5O-00758

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 9 March 2017

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Lothian.

Question reference: S5W-07148

Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 10 February 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 28 February 2017

To ask the Scottish Government how much the Teaching Makes People campaign will cost, broken down by type of publicity and activity.