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: S5O-04732
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 November 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 November 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what further funding it will allocate to support the regeneration of high streets and encourage footfall, in light of the rise in online shopping due to COVID-19.
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Question reference: S5W-32902
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2020
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Clare Haughey on 30 October 2020
To ask the Scottish Government when the next set of Action 15 recruitment figures will be published.
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Question reference: S5T-02400
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 September 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that no fabrication work for the Seagreen offshore wind farm project has been awarded to BiFab.
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Question reference: S5O-04595
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it is having with the UK Government regarding the EU exit trade negotiations.
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Question reference: S5O-04484
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what role public transport has in ensuring a green economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S5O-04479
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on the role and contribution of showpeople and funfair operators to tourism.
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Question reference: S5T-02293
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 22 June 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 as NHS services resume.
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Question reference: S5O-04219
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2020
To ask the Scottish Government which measures in the draft Budget aim to boost economic growth, improve productivity and support improvements in innovation.
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Question reference: S5O-04112
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 February 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress with the reinstatement of the Levenmouth rail link.
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Question reference: S5O-04043
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reach marginalised groups affected by HIV.