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: S4W-23614
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 December 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen McLeod on 18 December 2014
To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Natural Heritage Scientific Advisory Committee sub-group on sustainable moorland management will (a) complete and (b) publish its report.
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Question reference: S4W-23486
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 December 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 December 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of animals injured by air weapons have been made to Police Scotland since the beginning of 2014.
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Question reference: S4W-23487
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 December 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 December 2014
To ask the Scottish Government whether Police Scotland plans to improve how it records and collates data on offences against animals.
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Question reference: S4W-23212
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen McLeod on 3 December 2014
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported rise in reports of illegal hare coursing.
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Question reference: S4W-23215
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 3 December 2014
To ask the Scottish Government what restrictions there are on the installation of double glazing in conservation areas.
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Question reference: S4W-23213
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 27 November 2014
To ask the Scottish Government which of its energy efficiency schemes (a) provide assistance to homes in the private rented sector and (b) encourage the uptake of double glazing for windows.
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Question reference: S4W-23099
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 25 November 2014
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage women into public life.
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Question reference: S4T-00853
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 November 2014
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 November 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how the development of wave power technology will be affected by the company, Pelamis, entering administration.
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Question reference: S4W-23114
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 November 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how many modern apprentices are being trained in the installation of household energy efficiency measures.
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Question reference: S4W-23115
- Asked by: Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 November 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how energy efficiency skills are included in the training for modern apprentices in the construction industry.
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