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.
Criathragan Hide all filters
Displaying 441 questions Show Answers
Question reference: S6O-03627
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its humanitarian aid funding, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza, in light of recent developments, including Ireland, Spain and Norway’s recognition of the state of Palestine.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-03592
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 June 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken to consider the impact that Brexit has had on Scottish food and drink exports.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-03551
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 June 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its work to develop a Green Industrial Strategy, what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of hydrogen production in boosting economic growth.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-27575
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 31 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the monitoring and evaluation plan as a component of the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-27570
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 31 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider extending the current HIV and blood borne virus testing pilot from three months to one year.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-27572
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 31 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether local projects will be eligible for funding to achieve the aims of the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-27571
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 31 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what specific funding has been allocated to deliver the actions in the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-03538
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its cross-government support for learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity, what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how its proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill will help people into work.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-27574
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing mandatory HIV awareness training and education for health and social care staff.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-03476
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to tackle child poverty.