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.
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To ask the Scottish Government how it will measure the impact of free bus travel for under 22s.
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the proposed licensing of grouse moors, whether it will consider putting in place a system to quantify and publish the number of gamebirds and other quarry species that are shot in Scotland each year.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to encourage bus passengers to wear a face covering, unless they are exempt.
To ask the Scottish Government when the rural affairs secretary last met Marine Scotland to discuss Scotland's Marine Assessment 2020.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its response to Scotland’s Climate Assembly’s recommendations.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed governance structure for when the ScotRail franchise is managed by the Operator of Last Resort from March 2022.
To ask the Scottish Government whether the review of snares will include considering banning their use to trap domestic animals, including cats.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ban the (a) sale and (b) use of lead shot.
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for local authorities to ensure there are robust processes in place for the disposal of face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) in communities that are outside of healthcare environments.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to limit the effect that the littering of face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) is having on wildlife.