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
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Question reference: S6W-36464
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how many formal (a) warnings, (b) notices and (c) interventions regarding suicide risks linked to infrastructure in mental health units have been issued since 2020, broken down by NHS board.
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Question reference: S6W-36486
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on whether there is a link between the reported fall in pupil suspensions and the rise in the number of teachers being assaulted.
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Question reference: S6W-36475
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what impact full fiscal autonomy could have on its commitments to protect (a) the NHS, (b) education and (c) local authority budgets.
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Question reference: S6W-36526
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what infrastructure improvements it is prioritising to support increased manufacturing in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-36479
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on whether there is a link between 16- to 24-year-olds who are unemployed due to long-term sickness and their levels of mental ill health.
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Question reference: S6W-36472
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an assessment of how full fiscal autonomy could impact on (a) household incomes, (b) taxation levels and (c) welfare provision in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-36487
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims that schools are being discouraged from excluding violent pupils, and whether this reflects official policy.
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Question reference: S6W-36465
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to monitor compliance by NHS Forth Valley with Health and Safety Executive improvement notices issued in relation to ligature risks.
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Question reference: S6W-36440
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how many staff absences due to violence or distressed pupil behaviour have been reported in each local authority since August 2023.
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Question reference: S6W-36478
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 April 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding what proportion of 16- to 24-year-olds are currently out of work due to long-term sickness.
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