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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

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Question reference: S5O-02283

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 27 June 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with removing child burial and cremation fees.

The death of a child is one of the most tragic experiences that anyone could go through so no one needs the additional stress of not being able to pay for burial or cremation fees.

Therefore I am pleased to say that on 30 May the Scottish Government and COSLA announced a joint commitment to remove local authority burial and cremation fees for children aged under 18.

This agreement is supported by Scottish Government funding.

The Scottish Government and COSLA are working together to finalise details of the agreement and to ensure that this implemented across Scotland as quickly as possible.

Question reference: S5O-02229

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 June 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 June 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how important European migrant workers are to the soft fruit industry in Scotland.

Question reference: S5O-02144

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what mental health support it has in place for apprenticeships and work placements.

Question reference: S5O-02088

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how much it is investing in delivering more affordable homes across Fife in 2018-19.

Question reference: S5O-02026

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 26 April 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS boards have approved the use of the Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring system.

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring sensors were added to the Scottish Drug Tariff from 1 November 2017.

It is for NHS Boards to consider inclusion of the sensors in their local formulary based on the context of their local populations and priorities whilst managing their budgets and resources effectively.

It is my understanding that at this time four NHS Boards in Scotland have decided to include the sensors in their local formulary.

Due to the lack of long term clinical evidence, benefits and cost-effectiveness of FreeStyle Libre, other NHS Boards have decided to await the advice statement from the Scottish Health Technology Group expected in the summer, before considering the issue further.

Question reference: S5O-01919

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2018

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the recent roll-out of universal credit and the impact that this has had on vulnerable people in Scotland.

Question reference: S5O-01844

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 March 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on the role of local authority licensing boards in tackling alcohol issues.

Question reference: S5T-00927

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 February 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 February 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to Burntisland Fabrications in light of reports that redundancy notices have been issued to staff.

Question reference: S5O-01680

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 January 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on widening access to university, particularly for those from the most disadvantaged areas.

Question reference: S5O-01647

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 January 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how many calls the emergency services responded to over the festive period.