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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: 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.

The most recent recruitment figures were published on the Scottish Government website ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-workers-quarterly-performance-reports/ ) on 19 October. This sets out the number of Whole Time Equivalent posts recruited to as 1 July 2020.

In normal circumstances, we collect and report these figures on a quarterly basis. In recognition of the impact that the pandemic response has had on services, we have moved to a 6 monthly collection this year.

The next collection is due to take place during January 2021 and will be published shortly after that.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.