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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: S4W-04910

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding who will administer the Coastal Communities Fund in Scotland.

Question reference: S4W-04911

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding how the Coastal Communities Fund will be administered in Scotland.

Question reference: S4W-04909

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding its proposals for the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04912

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the types of project that will be eligible for funding from the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04914

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the criteria that will be used to assess suitability for funding from the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04913

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding what types of organisation will be eligible to apply for funding from the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04921

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation it will hold regarding the operation and administration of the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04915

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  • Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with (a) the Crown Estate, (b) businesses, (c) charitable organisations, (d) statutory agencies and (e) community and other interest groups regarding the administration and operation of the Coastal Communities Fund.

Question reference: S4W-04589

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
  • Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Fergus Ewing on 15 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish an update to the Renewable Heat Action Plan for Scotland.

Question reference: S4O-00502

  • Asked by: Rob Gibson, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 December 2011
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether part of the funding from the fossil fuel levy account can be applied to reducing energy demand.