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-12052
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 November 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 24 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the number of appointments currently offered per full-time equivalent GP, and how many of those appointments are (a) face-to-face, (b) video and (c) telephone appointments.
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Question reference: S6W-12066
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 November 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 22 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-11710 by Jenny Gilruth on 8 November 2022, what actions and processes ScotRail has put in place to improve its arrangements for passengers requiring travel assistance.
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Question reference: S6W-12054
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 November 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what power it has to extend the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract after its conclusion in September 2024; if it has the power, whether it plans to do so, and, if so, for how long.
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Question reference: S6W-12056
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 November 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is in favour of increasing the length of future Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contracts beyond eight years.
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Question reference: S6W-12055
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 November 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract, which is due to end in September 2024, will be retendered.
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Question reference: S6O-01594
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 November 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how it is assisting delivery firms to decarbonise heavy goods vehicles.
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Question reference: S6W-11709
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 October 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 9 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the Minister for Transport has had with ScotRail officials regarding disabled access on their trains.
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Question reference: S6W-11570
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 13 October 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 8 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that discussions regarding Ardrossan harbour are as transparent as possible.
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Question reference: S6W-11571
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 13 October 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 8 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that any decisions regarding Ardrossan harbour are communicated effectively to mainland and island residents.
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Question reference: S6W-11569
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 13 October 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 8 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when the Ardrossan Harbour Task Force will next meet.