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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-35644

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 4 March 2021

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to have completed its assessment of the funding required for the replacement of unsafe cladding on buildings.

Question reference: S5W-35643

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 4 March 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what the proposed timescale is for the allocation of financial support to (a) buildings with the greatest and (b) all other buildings with cladding replacement needs.

Recent consultations on guidance produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Scottish Government have shown that agreement is now developing on the nature and extent of buildings affected and most at risk. This clarity will allow us to take action and target support accordingly, focusing on the greatest need and securing best value for the taxpayer.

The Scottish Government has been clear that it is right that responsible developers continue to take action to support owners affected by this issue through no fault of their own. I have contacted several developers and commend Taylor Wimpey for their commitment in Glasgow. I also welcome the public commitment of remediation funds by Persimmon Homes last month.

I am determined that the steps we take will support, not discourage, such responsible action and I will set out a sustainable path forward on this issue later this month.

Question reference: S5F-04859

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5O-05066

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 March 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report of the Homelessness Prevention Review Group.

Question reference: S5F-04815

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 February 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5O-05038

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to prevent legislation in devolved areas being passed that is contrary to a resolution on a legislative consent motion by the Scottish Parliament.

Question reference: S5F-04793

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 08 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 February 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5W-34789

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 3 February 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of antisocial noise on people during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what its position is on whether local authorities’ monitoring and enforcement regimes are appropriate for these circumstances.

Everyone has the right to feel safe and it is unacceptable for people to be afraid to go about their day-to-day business. In Scotland we already have some of the most comprehensive antisocial noise nuisance arrangements in the UK, if not Europe. We were one of the first countries in the world to introduce intervention levels for day, evening and night time domestic noise.

Responsibility for investigating and dealing with the vast majority of complaints about noise and nuisance rests with Local Authorities. They, along with Police Scotland, are able to take a range of actions in response to antisocial behaviour, including noise nuisance, under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Statutory Nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which were updated by the Public Health Act 2008.

The unprecedented need for restrictions to tackle the spread of COVID-19 since March 2020 has been challenging for law enforcement and those on the front line keeping our communities safe. Any antisocial behaviour complaints should continue to be reported to local authorities and Police Scotland who will carry out investigative action as they consider appropriate.

Question reference: S5F-04773

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 February 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04754

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 25 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 January 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.