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-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.
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Question reference: S5O-03967
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 December 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to businesses that are committed to lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality.
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Question reference: S5O-03875
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 December 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in developing the draft statutory code of practice for funeral directors.
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Question reference: S5O-03764
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness among young people of their employment rights.
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Question reference: S5O-03719
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what the impact could be on Scotland’s rural economy of the UK Government moving away from the standards and protections that are offered by EU regulations.
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