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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: S4O-04152

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 19 March 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what help it can provide to encourage dog owners to pick up dog waste.

The Scottish Government is committed to encouraging responsible dog ownership and recognises that dog fouling is a concern for many residents in communities across Scotland and, as I am sure the member is aware, aside from being unsightly and an unpleasant hazard for pedestrians and those using sports pitches, dog waste can pose a serious health risk to the public and, in particular, is a risk for children.

The Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 gives local authorities the powers to deal with irresponsible dog owners, through the issuing by ‘authorised officers’ of fixed penalty notices to those owners who do not pick up their dog’s waste, and such powers are essential.

Looking beyond the power of the Act, I intend to approach Scotland’s local authorities in an effort to identify best practice in encouraging dog owners to pick up dog waste and look at opportunities to promote that best practice across all local

Question reference: S4O-04107

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what investment will be made in active travel using the Future Transport Fund.

Question reference: S4O-04049

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2015

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the CashBack for Communities scheme.

Question reference: S4O-03962

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what progress the NHS is making toward meeting the demand for organ donations.

Question reference: S4W-23749

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 December 2014
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 9 January 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on achieving grade separation for the Sheriffhall roundabout.

The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges sets outs a three stage design process for road schemes. The Stage 1 Assessment is now complete which narrowed an initial list of eight junction improvement options down to four. These are now being assessed as part of the Stage 2 Assessment to identify a preferred option. This is programmed to be complete by autumn 2015 at which time the preferred option would be made public.

Question reference: S4O-03881

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2015

To ask the Scottish Government how many GP appointments were missed by patients in the last 12 months.

Question reference: S4O-03864

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2015

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the final version of Scotland's National Marine Plan.

Question reference: S4O-03548

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2014

To ask the Scottish Government how an extension of the 1% cap on child benefit to 2017 would impact on its poverty strategy.

Question reference: S4O-03501

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 August 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the level of Pillar 2 funding for rural development that an independent Scotland could expect to receive from the EU.

Question reference: S4O-03470

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 August 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 August 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in its discussions with the UK Government regarding reinstating coal levies to Scotland.