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: S6W-25792
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives are in place to promote early intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
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Question reference: S6W-25768
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will collaborate with relevant agencies and organisations to ensure that disclosure processes are effective in safeguarding children and young people.
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Question reference: S6W-25791
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will engage with children and young people in developing and reviewing child protection policies and services.
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Question reference: S6W-25777
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will support professionals and volunteers working in child protection roles to ensure that they have the necessary resources and support.
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Question reference: S6W-25762
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the average length of time between a disclosure check application being received by Disclosure Scotland and the provision of disclosure information was in each year since 2016.
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Question reference: S6W-25763
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that Disclosure Scotland processes checks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
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Question reference: S6W-25766
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what support and resources are available to children and young people who are affected by disclosure processes, particularly in cases involving sensitive information or past trauma.
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Question reference: S6W-25769
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that disclosure processes are accessible and understandable for children and young people, including those (a) from diverse backgrounds and (b) with additional support needs.
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Question reference: S6W-25772
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that children and young people are involved in decisions that affect them during the disclosure process, particularly regarding sensitive information and disclosures.
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Question reference: S6W-25764
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to address any delays in the processing of checks by Disclosure Scotland.