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
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Question reference: S6W-09546
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 01 July 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 12 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Thistle Seafoods, the new owners of the former Dawnfresh site in Uddingston, regarding (a) its commitment to Fair Work and (b) ensuring the continuation of trade union recognition for the staff and site.
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Question reference: S6W-09335
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 12 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of how the social care sector will adhere to infection control and PPE guidance following the withdrawal of Scottish Government funding, and whether it plans to change the guidance.
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Question reference: S6W-09244
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 11 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on (a) workplaces and (b) education providers having policies on (i) menstrual, (ii) perimenopause and (iii) menopause leave.
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Question reference: S6W-09290
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 23 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 6 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure a post in their own, or a nearby, local authority.
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Question reference: S6W-09303
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 5 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, following the reported cancellation of a proposed meeting with patient representatives on 20 June 2022, whether it can confirm that a rescheduled meeting will take place before the publication of the new Framework for Pain Management.
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Question reference: S6W-09302
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 5 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government which (a) clinical networks and (b) stakeholders it is working with to inform the delivery of the new Framework for Pain Management publication.
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Question reference: S6W-09107
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 30 June 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what protections exist for ancient and veteran trees, and how ancient and veteran trees are recorded for protection purposes.
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Question reference: S6W-09196
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 28 June 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-07901 by Maree Todd on 3 May 2022, when it will publish the findings of the public consultation on the draft Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery.
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Question reference: S6W-09212
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 28 June 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the impact of (a) alcohol misuse and (b) obesity on liver disease mortality rates.
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Question reference: S6W-09211
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 June 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 28 June 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address any geographical variation in primary care pathways for the early detection of liver disease.
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