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-24981
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many independent schools have completed surveys of their estates via the Registrar of Independent Schools, and how many have reported instances of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
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Question reference: S6W-24961
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of modern languages being classified as a priority for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) intakes, what analysis it has undertaken of its publication, Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group: initial teacher education intake figures 2022, showing that the actual intake of modern languages teachers in 2022 was 59, compared to the target of 138.
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Question reference: S6W-24950
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish its paper on developing a Curriculum for Excellence review cycle.
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Question reference: S6W-24973
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the planned timeline is for the launch of the Curriculum for Excellence improvement cycle.
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Question reference: S6W-25053
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 31 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the number of places available on the dyslexia and inclusive practice programme are sufficient for demand.
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Question reference: S6W-25243
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 05 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government by what date it plans to publish its updated guidance for local authorities on home schooling.
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Question reference: S6W-24958
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the exact number is of Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) probationers who have deferred or withdrawn in each of the last five years.
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Question reference: S6W-24965
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the £145 million provided to local authorities to protect teacher numbers.
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Question reference: S6W-25055
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 31 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the number of accreditations awarded as part of the dyslexia and inclusive practice programme is reportedly significantly lower than the number of applications received in each cohort.
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Question reference: S6W-24966
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what reporting mechanisms it has in place with local authorities to assess how the £145 million provided for the protection of teacher numbers has been spent.
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