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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: S4W-21725

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 25 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what funding is available specifically for mental health services for teenagers.

The Scottish Government sets national direction of policy on mental health and provides funding to agencies - including NHS boards and local authorities - to support implementation of policy.

The management of local actions in implementing national policy, and decisions on local spending priorities are the responsibility of relevant local agencies. It is therefore the responsibility of NHS boards and local authorities to work with their partners and regularly review spending decisions to deliver fit for purpose services which respond to local needs.

Funding on mental health services for teenagers will continue to be drawn from the overall funds allocated to NHS Scotland and local authorities by the Scottish Government.

Question reference: S4W-21648

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2014
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 17 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government whether any bids received for the ScotRail franchise state that guards will be removed from ScotRail services.

Question reference: S4W-21650

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2014
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 17 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government whether new rolling stock on ScotRail services will be configured to be operated by the guard.

Question reference: S4W-21649

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2014
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 17 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with bidders in respect of guards on ScotRail services.

Question reference: S4W-21647

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2014
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 17 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support the retention of guards on ScotRail services.

We take passenger safety and security seriously. That is exactly why the ScotRail invitation to tender (ITT) requires the franchisee to provide two members of staff for every service. In addition to the driver, the passenger facing member of staff will be required to carry out a range of customer services duties. I understand that our franchise is one of the few franchises in the UK to specify this requirement. The ITT also specifies a number of other safety and security requirements, thus demonstrating our clear commitment to passengers and staff in this important area.

Question reference: S4O-03390

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 June 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what security support and advice is available to members.

Question reference: S4W-21306

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 22 May 2014
Current Status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 9 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has provided to update police technology in each of the last three years, broken down by division.

Question reference: S4O-03190

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2014

To ask the Scottish Government whether, in deciding its international development expenditure, it takes into account how developing countries balance meeting the needs and interests of business with those of people living in poverty.

Question reference: S4O-03122

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2014

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 criminalises football supporters.

Question reference: S4O-03051

Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2014

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of Skills Development Scotland and what issues were discussed.