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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-35184

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 12 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 25 February 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the employment of physician associates within the NHS.

While the Scottish Government provides funding and strategic direction to NHS Scotland, individual Health Boards are responsible for determining the mix of professional roles within their workforce that best meets the healthcare needs of their local population.

Promotion of individual professions is a matter for the relevant professional bodies, and representation on the project planning board established by the General Medical Council to develop the statutory regulatory framework for Physician Associates includes medical Royal Colleges, deaneries, professional associations and other key stakeholders.

Question reference: S5O-04928

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings it has had with representatives of the tourism industry, and what was discussed.

Question reference: S5W-34153

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm the exact level of funding that will be made available to coach companies and tour operators from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020.

Question reference: S5W-34152

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020

To ask the Scottish Government by what date in January coach companies and tour operators will be able to claim from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020, and how long it anticipates it will take to process applications and distribute funding.

Question reference: S5W-34154

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 23 December 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what the maximum grant will be that coach companies and tour operators can claim from the "almost £6 million" fund that it announced on 9 December 2020.

Question reference: S5O-04894

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of South Ayrshire Council and what was discussed.

Question reference: S5O-04758

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 November 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that ScotRail plans to reduce services by 10% next month.

Question reference: S5O-04727

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place to improve digital access, skills and confidence for older people.

Question reference: S5O-04671

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve road connectivity in South Ayrshire.

Question reference: S5O-04623

Asked by: John Scott, MSP for Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 September 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Ayrshire and Arran regarding measures to control the spread of COVID-19.