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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: S6W-25809

Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Current Status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 12 March 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-24987 by Lorna Slater on 21 February 2024, what reasons were provided by schools for not taking part in the project.

Question reference: S6T-01854

Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it will address the significant concerns raised by the chair of the Regulatory Review Group regarding its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill.

Question reference: S6T-01858

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Creative Scotland has awarded £85,000 to the project Rein, in light of concerns about its explicit content.

Question reference: S6F-02931

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2024

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the current 40 Days for Life protests.

Question reference: S6F-02921

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2024

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government will take in response to reported statistics showing that nearly one in five probationary teachers left the Teacher Induction Scheme in 2023.

Question reference: S6F-02918

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2024

To ask the First Minister what urgent action is being taken to address long waits in A&E departments, in light of reports that over 7,300 patients waited for more than a day in 2023, with some waiting much longer.

Question reference: S6F-02908

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2024

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-02907

Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2024

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-02909

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S6W-25888

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 February 2024
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 11 March 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will allow XL Bully-type dogs to be exempted without neutering in the event that a vet recommends that an animal should not be neutered on health grounds.

The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024 provides for how the exemption scheme for XL Bully dogs will operate. This includes details on neutering.

The Scottish Government’s policy on neutering was developed and informed through direct engagement with key animal welfare stakeholders.

In order for an XL Bully dog owner to continue to be able to legally own their dog from 1 August 2024 onwards, a valid Certificate of Exemption is required. As a condition of receiving and retaining a valid exemption, the owner of the XL Bully must arrange to have their dog neutered. Male dogs must be castrated and female dogs must be spayed.

For dogs 18 months or older as at 31 July 2024, evidence of neutering having occurred must be provided to the Scottish Government by 31 January 2025.

For dogs younger than 18 months as at 31 July 2024, evidence of neutering having occurred must be provided to the Scottish Government by 31 January 2025 or within one month of the dog reaching the age of 18 months, whichever is later.

This approach for dogs aged younger than 18 months as at 31 July 2024 provides discretion for an owner to ensure their dog is at least 18 months old before being neutered. This reflects guidance on an appropriate age for health reasons as to when XL Bully dogs can safely be neutered.