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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: S6W-28183

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 14 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered an "earn-as-you-learn" route to midwifery as a means to widen access and help address any recruitment challenges in remote and island NHS boards.

We recognise that alternative career pathways such as earn-as-you-learn can widen access to midwifery careers by providing an alternative route into the profession for those who may not want or be able to choose the undergraduate route, including those who are settled and rooted in our rural and island communities.

That is why, as part of its remit, the Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce will propose recommended actions to develop alternative career pathways - recognising a growing interest in flexible learning models which allow students to earn and learn at the same time.

We are also developing a Rural and Islands Workforce Recruitment Strategy which will provide employers with tools and methodologies to strengthen recruitment practice both in and to rural and island communities.

Question reference: S6W-28088

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 07 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 21 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what support with energy costs is available to organisations in the cultural sector.

The Scottish Government recognises the ongoing and serious impact that high energy costs is having on the culture sector in Scotland and that is why we are increasing funding to the culture sector by £15.8m this financial year. The Scottish Government continues to call on the UK Government to bring in regulation of the energy market and other measures which will help to address the energy cost crisis.

Question reference: S6O-03637

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of a reduction in teacher numbers in some areas on pupils with additional support needs.

Question reference: S6W-27992

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects an education assurance board to be established.

Question reference: S6W-28036

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 18 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how many bursaries are available in 2024-25 as part of the teaching bursary scheme.

Question reference: S6W-27986

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-01995 by Jenny Gilruth on 21 May 2024, what additional resources it considers will be required to deliver the national parent panel.

Question reference: S6W-27977

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the independent review of the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS), and when it informed the NPFS of its response to it.

Question reference: S6W-27982

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it informed the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) of its plans to defund the NPFS.

Question reference: S6W-27979

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has allowed the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) to provide advice and challenge to Scottish Government policy, and whether it has made any policy changes as a result of any such advice and challenge provided by the NPFS.

Question reference: S6W-27978

Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what was discussed at its meeting with the National Parent Forum of Scotland in the week commencing 20 May 2024.