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-02656
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 23 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to meet with representatives from Rangers FC, Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and members from the Irish-Scottish community, in light of recent events in Glasgow and the reported singing of racist songs.
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Question reference: S6O-00112
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 September 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on reducing child poverty.
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Question reference: S6W-02630
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 30 August 2021
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Clare Haughey on 31 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of COVID-19 on the financial sustainability of childcare providers in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-00743
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is carrying out to deal with sexual abuse in schools and colleges, in light of Ofsted’s review of this issue in England.
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Question reference: S6O-00007
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government when the last meeting of the Oil and Gas and Energy Transition Strategic Leadership Group was held.
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Question reference: S5O-05144
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to assist children from the poorest backgrounds with their education.
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Question reference: S5O-05090
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 March 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 March 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking regarding the consideration of protection for flapper skate.
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Question reference: S5O-05073
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 February 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 March 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its social security measures will support low-income households.
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Question reference: S5O-05043
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 February 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 February 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards implementing the Young Person’s Guarantee.
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Question reference: S5O-05029
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 February 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how additional funding announced in its draft Budget will be used to keep communities safe.