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: S6W-26501
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect people and properties, in light of SEPA's recently reported warning that around 400,000 homes are at major risk of flooding within 50 years due to climate change, which is an increase of 40%.
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Question reference: S6W-26220
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 15 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what potential impact the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to have on alcohol (a) consumption, (b) hospitalisations and (c) deaths in Scotland over the next 10 years.
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Question reference: S6W-26218
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 15 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it has taken to address alcohol harm since it was cited in the 2022-23 Scottish Budget as a public health emergency.
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Question reference: S6W-26219
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 15 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on alcohol (a) consumption, (b) hospitalisations and (c) deaths in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-26807
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 11 April 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 10 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on its engagement with Vestas regarding potential investment in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-03319
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it reportedly delayed the approval of the budget for Skills Development Scotland, which, according to the National Union of Students Scotland and the National Society of Apprentices, led to unnecessary distress and disruption for thousands of apprentices.
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Question reference: S6W-26552
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 28 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Emma Roddick on 10 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to introduce a bill on ending conversion practices.
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Question reference: S6W-26261
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail's plans to include a split-ticket offer on its digital retail platforms.
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Question reference: S6W-26161
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to (a) NHS boards and (b) local authorities to ensure that there is sufficient funding for the training of (i) audiologists, (ii) speech and language therapists and (iii) teachers of the deaf in the provision of Auditory Verbal therapy to help improve outcomes and opportunities for deaf children.
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Question reference: S6W-26159
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure equitable access to Auditory Verbal therapy for all deaf children under the age of five whose families want them to learn to listen and speak.