Questions and answers

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

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

Question reference: S4O-00027

Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 June 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that provision is made for extra costs associated with social housing in fragile rural communities.

Question reference: S4W-00147

Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2011
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 6 June 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is guidance on appropriate ways to consult children regarding proposals to close schools.

Following the introduction of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010. The office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People, and Children in Scotland, produced practical guidance aimed at assisting local authorities in undertaking their duty to consult children and young people. Participants, Not Pawns (Guidance on Consulting with Children and Young People on School Closures and other significant changes) is referred to in the official Scottish Government guidance on the 2010 Act.

Question reference: S4W-00148

Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2011
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 6 June 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it recommends the involvement of external bodies in assisting local authorities on consulting with children regarding proposals for school closures and, if so, which bodies does it recommend.

Question reference: S4O-00016

Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive, given the pressure on public sector budgets, what steps have been taken to ensure that quality of support for disabled people is safeguarded.

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