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: S5W-32192
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £70 million fund to improve waste and recycling infrastructure is new funding.
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Question reference: S5W-32599
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether (a) it, (b) its agencies and (c) other public bodies have intervened in the production of the Indian film, Bell Bottom, to halt filming work and, if so, for what reason.
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Question reference: S5W-32598
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether the production of the Indian film, Bell Bottom, was able to start filming during the initial 14-day isolation period when the cast and crew were in a defined "bubble", as set out in the British Film Commission guidance, Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production.
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Question reference: S5W-32600
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of incidents where (a) it and (b) its agencies have intervened to (i) temporarily and (ii) permanently halt film productions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S5W-32597
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the producers of the Indian film, Bell Bottom, regarding delays to filming the production in Scotland.
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Question reference: S5W-32235
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 02 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the advice it has received that specifically advises banning background music in hospitality venues to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Question reference: S5W-32236
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 02 October 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any other countries that have imposed a ban on background music being played in hospitality venues in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, and what discussions it has had with any such countries on the effectiveness of such a ban.
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Question reference: S5W-32200
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the (a) development and (b) deployment of infrastructure to support the reporting of food waste.
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Question reference: S5W-32201
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what projection it has made for (a) CO2e and (b) methane emissions from landfilled biodegradable waste up until 2025, broken down by (i) household food waste and (ii) biodegradable waste in general.
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Question reference: S5W-32196
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses have used the Zero Waste Scotland Food and Drink Advice and Support Service since it launched, and what (a) food waste reductions and (b) cost savings have been made as a result.
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