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: S6O-03159
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to invest in and revitalise town centres in urban areas.
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Question reference: S6O-03169
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Bus Partnership Fund, including what the spending plans are for the £473.1 million that is reportedly unspent to date, and when the fund will be resumed.
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Question reference: S6O-03164
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate through its Budget to fund any potential cost increases related to improvements to the A720 City Bypass grade separation of Sheriffhall roundabout.
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Question reference: S6O-03171
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the reopening of the train line south of Ayr, in light of the fire at the Ayr Station Hotel.
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Question reference: S6O-03170
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support ferry users, in light of reports that MV Caledonian Isles will be out of action for four more months.
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Question reference: S6O-03166
- Asked by: Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including through discussion with the UK Government, to ensure that rail services are safe and accessible for all.
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Question reference: S6O-03172
- Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what factors are assessed when determining vessel deployment decisions for Western Isles ferry routes.
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Question reference: S6O-03157
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is on course to achieve its 2030 target for reducing emissions.
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Question reference: S6O-03156
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how outcomes from the New Deal for Business will be measured.
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Question reference: S6O-03153
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of how to increase the number of co-operatives, social enterprises and employee-owned businesses, as part of the move to a wellbeing economy.
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