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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-35638

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 March 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding (a) people and (b) businesses who have been unable to access (i) the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, (ii) the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and (iii) other HMRC-issued financial assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scottish Ministers continue to be concerned about the number of people unable to access financial support and have made repeated representations to the UK Government about the impact of Covid-19, the gaps in the current support measures and the need for continued support going forward.

We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended across the UK until end of September and that it will be withdrawn in a phased and gradual manner. It is essential the UK Government commits to the scheme remaining available to businesses in Scotland as long as restrictions remain in place.

We have called for the Chancellor to revise the cut-off date for entry to the Job retention Scheme, we remain concerned about those workers who cannot benefit from the scheme.

Question reference: S5W-35640

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 9 March 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include co-working offices and studio spaces on Level 4 Strategic Framework Business Grant eligibility list, in light of the impact on their businesses of the instruction to work from home wherever possible that was issued on 4 January 2021.

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: 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-35645

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 whether it will provide a breakdown of the steps it is taking to ensure that (a) developers take at least partial financial responsibility for the replacement of unsafe cladding and (b) the cost of replacing unsafe cladding is affordable for all home owners.

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.