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-04368
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 25 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with (a) Police Scotland and (b) the Scottish Police Authority regarding how much Police Scotland has spent on dealing with cases of (i) sexual harassment and (ii) discrimination.
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Question reference: S6W-04119
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether the new hydrogen-powered vessel in Orkney will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Question reference: S6W-04121
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will meet the costs of hydrogen bunkering and refuelling infrastructure at Kirkwall and Shapinsay for the new hydrogen-powered vessel in Orkney.
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Question reference: S6W-04118
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to make a direct award to local authority operator, Orkney Ferries, for the new hydrogen-powered vessel in Orkney.
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Question reference: S6W-04120
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the anticipated delivery date is for the new hydrogen-powered vessel in Orkney.
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Question reference: S6T-00293
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 November 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of a legal opinion stating that local authorities cannot use their byelaw powers to implement buffer zones at NHS reproductive health facilities, how it will ensure that women have access to these services free from harassment.
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Question reference: S6W-03802
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 October 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 15 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for publishing a revised work schedule on the implementation of the provisions in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Question reference: S6W-03787
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on building new nuclear fusion plants.
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Question reference: S6W-03786
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of five of the 15 potential sites being in Scotland, what its position is on the proposed prototype fusion energy plant being considered by the UK Government for one of these sites.
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Question reference: S6O-00369
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 11 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish a full assessment of the outcomes of the COP26 discussions and the implications for Scotland’s energy strategy.