- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 June 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 24 May 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 27 May 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
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Taken in the Chamber on 27 May 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 22 March 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
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Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 15 March 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
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Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 08 March 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2021
Question to be taken in Chamber.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what additional support is being provided to protect frontline public transport staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 January 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on preparations for COP26, scheduled to take place in Glasgow in November.
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Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2021
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020
To ask the Scottish Government when cancer services will be fully restored.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 October 2020
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Current Status:
Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 19 November 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide local authorities with any additional resources required to ensure that all teachers requesting a flu vaccination for 2020-21 are able to receive this.
Answer
The Seasonal Flu Immunisation Programme helps to protect the most vulnerable and alleviate pressure on the NHS. This will be more important than ever this year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those most at risk from the seasonal flu, who are already eligible to receive the vaccine are:
- Those aged 65 and over,
- Those who have an underlying health condition,
- Pregnant women,
- Health care workers,
- Young and unpaid carers,
- Children aged 2-5 (not yet at school), and
- Primary school pupils.
This year the Scottish Government is expanding free eligibility for the seasonal flu vaccine to:
- Social care workers who provide direct personal care,
- Household members of individuals who are shielding,
- Those aged 55 and over and
- 50-54 if vaccine supplies allow.
With the expansion some occupations, such as health and social care workers are entitled to the free seasonal flu vaccine, this is because they come into contact with a higher proportion of people who are vulnerable to the seasonal flu. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there is pressure on the global supply of seasonal flu vaccine, the vaccination of those considered ‘high-risk’ must continue to be prioritised. Teachers will be able access flu vaccine if they fall into one of the categories above. In addition Local Authorities may offer Seasonal Flu vaccinations as part of occupational health arrangements.