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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: S5O-02176

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 31 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the completion works for the M8 M73 M74 Improvement Programme.

Question reference: S5O-02192

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 June 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to amend the entitlement to access legal aid.

Question reference: S5O-02130

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what mechanism is in place to allow a council tax payer to appeal against a banding that they consider incorrect.

Question reference: S5O-02054

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 3 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what help and support it offers showpeople to establish showpeople sites across Scotland.

The Scottish Government values the contribution showpeople make to our cultural and community life. Scottish planning policy recognises that the needs of travelling showpeople for appropriate sites should be evidenced through the housing need and demand assessment, and then addressed through the local authority’s local housing strategy and development plan. Decisions on the provision of suitable sites is for local authorities to determine.

Question reference: S5O-02058

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how the Digital Health and Care Strategy will help to deliver person-centred care.

Question reference: S5O-02018

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S5W-15782

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 03 April 2018
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 16 April 2018

To ask the Scottish Government, subject to the outcome of the pending Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consultation and any decisions by the Welsh Government, whether it will work with the other UK administrations to ensure that the development of a deposit return system is joined up and that there is the option of a single scheme for the whole of the UK.

Question reference: S5O-01978

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 April 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the provision and variety of locations of charging points for electric vehicles.

Question reference: S5O-01966

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Current Status: Answered by Annabelle Ewing on 29 March 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what review it will undertake of the operation of family courts, in light of the provisions in the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.

Question reference: S5W-15231

Asked by: Richard Lyle, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 12 March 2018
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 21 March 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage active waste recycling.

Scotland has created a common framework for recycling with the Household Recycling Charter. 26 Councils have now signed the Charter, which along with its supporting code of practice is designed to make it easier for people to recycle and help simplify messages about recycling to the public. Along with partners, the Scottish Government is also taking forward a number of actions to encourage active waste recycling, including:

Advice and Information : The Recycle for Scotland website ( http://www.recycleforscotland.com/about-us-1 ) provides advice and information on how to recycle and re-use resources and materials.
Community involvement :

- Zero Waste Scotland promotes Pass it on Week to encourage re-use and recycling. The latest week took place between 10-18 March 2018.

- Funded through the Resource Efficient Circular Economy Accelerator Programme Fund, Zero Waste Town projects are designed to support residents and businesses work together to reduce overall waste, increase recycling and use resources more efficiently. Perth, Leith and central Edinburgh were announced as the latest projects in November 2017, each receiving a share of nearly £900,000 in funding, which includes support from the European Regional Development Fund.

Enforcement : SEPA, in partnership with local authorities, undertakes enforcement work to ensure that businesses comply with their duty to recycle. Training and advice are offered where needed.
Food Waste Recycling : Between 2011 and 2016, over £20 million has been provided to assist local authorities with rolling out food waste collections, and 80% of households in Scotland now have a food waste collection service. Local authorities, with help from Zero Waste Scotland, continue to encourage people in their areas to use these services through marketing and direct engagement.