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-03052
- Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding any charges levied by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for converting to, and investing in, net zero fishing vessels.
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Question reference: S6O-03048
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve recruitment and retention of GPs and consultants, particularly in rural areas.
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Question reference: S6O-03053
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of annual woodland planting targets have been met in each year since 2017-18.
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Question reference: S6O-03051
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the potential harm of gambling to individuals, families and communities.
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Question reference: S6O-03046
- Asked by: Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Fife Council housing officials and what was discussed.
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Question reference: S6O-03040
- Asked by: Ivan McKee, MSP for Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Scottish Funding Council's decision to stop funding three of Scotland's seven Innovation Centres.
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Question reference: S6O-03039
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support staff retention and wellbeing in primary schools in Glasgow.
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Question reference: S6O-03044
- Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities to provide appropriate levels of special educational needs staff for secondary schools to ensure a safe and encouraging learning environment for all pupils.
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Question reference: S6O-03026
- Asked by: Kaukab Stewart, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the funding that it has made available for humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Gaza.
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Question reference: S6O-03033
- Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to tackle any police staffing shortages and operational capacity issues in the Highlands and Islands.
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