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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: S5F-04751

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 25 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 January 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04729

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 18 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 January 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5W-34172

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 12 January 2021

To ask the Scottish Government on what date it last met or corresponded with the World Economic Forum, and what topics were discussed.

The Scottish Government does not keep a central record of meetings or correspondence [with all organisations or individuals]. The records that we do hold indicate that a call was held between the World Economic Forum and SG officials on 29 November 2017, to discuss the development of an inclusive growth monitoring framework.

The World Economic Forum has highlighted a wide range of Scottish Government policy initiatives in recent years, including work to tackle the climate emergency and to address period poverty.

Question reference: S5F-04701

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 January 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5W-34171

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 6 January 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what support there is for people with alcohol dependency who require the use of mental health services.

Individual NHS Boards in Scotland will have policies and procedures on how they manage dual diagnosis (where a patient meets the diagnostic criteria for both a mental health disorder and for an addictive disorder). NHS addiction services include mental health trained clinical staff and have close links with other mental health services in the area. Where inpatient or other non-addiction mental health services are required, this will be governed by local protocols. Local procedures should also be in place to ensure the appropriate service takes the lead or that individuals are managed on a joint basis according to their needs.

More broadly, as outlined in the Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan, the Scottish Government is working closely with partners and stakeholders to explore opportunities for integrating addiction and general mental health services where possible. This will seek to ensure effective coordination of support for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health issues and alcohol or drug addiction.

Question reference: S5F-04679

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04656

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 14 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2020

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04636

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 07 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2020

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04612

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 30 November 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2020

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04587

Asked by: Ruth Davidson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 23 November 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2020

Question to be taken in the Chamber.