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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: S6O-00685

Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to mitigate the effect that reduced access to physical activity during lockdown has had on the health of young people.

Question reference: S6O-00690

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of its Endoscopy and Urology Diagnostic Recovery and Renewal Plan.

Question reference: S6O-00687

Asked by: Michael Marra, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for service continuity for breast cancer oncology services in NHS Tayside, in light of reports of further resignations within the service.

Question reference: S6O-00688

Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for a National Care Service.

Question reference: S6O-00684

Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support is offered to patients and authorised escorts who need to travel significant distances for medical appointments.

Question reference: S6W-05375

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 23 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 19 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to support outdoor education centres during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Scottish Government has provided £2.5million support to outdoor education. We continue to work with the sector on an ongoing basis to support schools to access and use outdoor centres, and to ensure that our Covid-19 guidance provides clear advice on safe, supported outdoor learning experiences and visits to centres.

The Scottish Government recognises and values the importance of outdoor education centres especially in this challenging time, and is committed to ensuring learners have access to valuable outdoor learning experiences.

Question reference: S6W-05602

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 19 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the (a) impact on patient survival and (b) health economics of establishing a national lung cancer screening programme.

Question reference: S6W-05645

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 19 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason bingo has been classified as a live event, when it was reportedly not classified as such before the end of 2021.

The indoor events capacity limits were introduced in regulations from 26 December 2021 in order to mitigate the greatly increased transmission rates of the omicron COVID-19 variant, recognising that large capacity events indoors pose a high risk of transmission of the virus. The regulations apply the limits to an event which brings individuals together for the purpose of community, culture, sport, recreation, entertainment, art or business. The Scottish Government continues to engage with the bingo sector about these regulations and their impact.

Question reference: S6W-05298

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 19 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects CalMac Ferries’ services to Arran to temporarily transfer from Ardrossan to Troon.

Question reference: S6W-05297

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 19 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with CalMac Ferries regarding sea trials of the Glen Sannox on routes to Arran from (a) Ardrossan and (b) Troon.