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.
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Question reference: S4O-04878
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 November 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government how it considers the named person provision in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 will assist families with children with autism.
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Question reference: S4O-04845
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 November 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages TV companies to provide region-specific programming across Scotland.
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Question reference: S4O-04804
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 November 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle NHS workforce challenges in rural areas.
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Question reference: S4O-04767
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 November 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in considering a tail docking exemption for working dogs.
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Question reference: S4O-04674
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it is aware of that energy drink consumption by pupils during the school day may impact on classroom behaviour.
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Question reference: S4O-04633
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the issue of new psychoactive substances.
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Question reference: S4O-04567
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2015
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 9 September 2015
To ask the Scottish Government how the current period of economic growth in Scotland compares with previous periods of economic growth.
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Question reference: S4O-04547
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2015
- Current Status: Answered by Annabelle Ewing on 3 September 2015
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that children are better supported by the education maintenance allowance.
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Question reference: S4O-04499
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on the role of college principals.
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Question reference: S4O-04348
- Asked by: Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 May 2015
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Department for Work and Pensions report, Equality analysis for the future of Access to Work.