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: S6W-20318
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 31 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to ensuring that all storm overflows are monitored and reported on by 2026.
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Question reference: S6W-20317
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 31 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to reduce sewage spills and ensure that storm overflows only operate during heavy rainfall.
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Question reference: S6W-20308
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 31 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can detail its strategy for peatlands restoration.
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Question reference: S6W-20310
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 31 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has met with representatives of any private investment funds to discuss peatlands restoration.
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Question reference: S6W-20309
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 31 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has met with any private sector organisations to discuss peatlands restoration.
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Question reference: S6W-20392
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of what percentage of palm oil that is imported into Scotland is from sustainable sources.
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Question reference: S6W-20311
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a timescale for the completion of its announced streamlining of the Statement of Dental Remuneration.
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Question reference: S6W-20254
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 14 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support the UK Government's reported policy to "max out" North sea oil and gas reserves.
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Question reference: S6W-20258
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it (a) last met and (b) will next meet with the Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-20292
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 28 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 14 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of listed buildings in Scotland that are currently undergoing retrofitting projects relating to energy efficiency improvements.