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-02273
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its Budget 2023-24 for the roll-out of free school meals to all primary school pupils.
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Question reference: S6O-02267
- Asked by: Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scottish businesses.
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Question reference: S6O-02275
- Asked by: Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and what was discussed.
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Question reference: S6O-02278
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the role that it anticipates that the low carbon and renewables sector will play in the transition to net zero, including on any relevant discussions that took place at the recent All-Energy conference in Glasgow.
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Question reference: S6O-02280
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the £7 million of grants allocated through the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme will support Scotland’s low carbon economy.
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Question reference: S6O-02272
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported concerns of Edinburgh City Council that it could still be two years away from having the powers to implement a Transient Visitor Levy.
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Question reference: S6O-02271
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that its taxation policy, including in relation to businesses, will have on the strength of the economy.
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Question reference: S6O-02282
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for Scottish carbon credits, including how it ensures benefits for local communities.
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Question reference: S6O-02279
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates the impact of the Green Jobs Fund will be on the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency.
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