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
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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Question reference: S6W-00993
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Scottish Water regarding water charges being applied to commercial properties that have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6W-01302
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of its Budget has been allocated to projects designed to alleviate environmental problems that are not linked with climate change.
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Question reference: S6W-00844
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 17 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 19 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the efficacy is of each of the COVID-19 vaccines that are in use in Scotland, broken down by (a) first and (b) second dose.
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Question reference: S6W-00862
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 17 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 19 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to reverse the reported trend of missed carbon emissions targets.
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Question reference: S6W-01253
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 19 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there should be a judicial inquiry into the investigation of the murder of Emma Caldwell.
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Question reference: S6W-00992
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 15 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government, other than marital breakdown, what criteria are used under the New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) scheme to determine a significant change of circumstances.
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Question reference: S6W-00950
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 15 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the cost to businesses of changes at short notice to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations.
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Question reference: S6W-00951
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 15 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what options it is considering to facilitate the reopening of night clubs and a return of live music events.
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Question reference: S6W-00937
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Ash Denham on 15 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason, unlike in England, it has included suppliers as part of the total number of people who can attend weddings that are taking place in areas at COVID-19 protection level 1 or 0.
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Question reference: S6W-00845
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 17 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 14 July 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding introducing COVID-19 vaccines other than those that are currently in use, and with whom.
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