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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 25 December 2024
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Question reference: S6W-20534

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many colleges are considered to be wind and water tight, and what percentage of the college estate this represents.

Question reference: S6W-20529

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to update guidance on teacher training to tackle workplace violence.

Question reference: S6W-20522

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported call of the Scottish Children's Services Coalition for more investment in counselling for school pupils.

Question reference: S6W-20530

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported comments of the Scottish Council of Deans of Education that it is “disappointed and concerned” by the removal of funding for masters-level study for teachers.

Question reference: S6W-20533

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what the average processing times for teacher registration are for individuals who are (a) Scotland-domiciled, (b) ordinarily resident in the UK and (c) currently living outwith the UK.

Question reference: S6W-20603

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what the rate of attrition has been for the (a) primary and (b) secondary teaching workforce, in each of the last 10 years.

Question reference: S6W-20542

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) that it implied teachers were being "greedy" during pay talks.

Question reference: S6W-20554

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its next summary report of local authority reports on the impact and effectiveness of school counsellors.

Question reference: S6W-20541

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) that violence in schools is a result of ministers not listening to demands for extra support to be given to children.

Question reference: S6W-20535

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many schools are currently considered wind and water tight, and what percentage of the school estate this represents.