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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: S5F-04921

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 22 March 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04896

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 15 March 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04879

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 March 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5F-04863

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 March 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2021

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S5O-04933

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what additional support is being provided to protect frontline public transport staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S5O-04917

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 January 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on preparations for COP26, scheduled to take place in Glasgow in November.

Question reference: S5O-04882

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020

To ask the Scottish Government when cancer services will be fully restored.

Question reference: S5W-32681

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 19 November 2020

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide local authorities with any additional resources required to ensure that all teachers requesting a flu vaccination for 2020-21 are able to receive this.

The Seasonal Flu Immunisation Programme helps to protect the most vulnerable and alleviate pressure on the NHS. This will be more important than ever this year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those most at risk from the seasonal flu, who are already eligible to receive the vaccine are:

Those aged 65 and over,
Those who have an underlying health condition,
Pregnant women,
Health care workers,
Young and unpaid carers,
Children aged 2-5 (not yet at school), and
Primary school pupils.

This year the Scottish Government is expanding free eligibility for the seasonal flu vaccine to:

Social care workers who provide direct personal care,
Household members of individuals who are shielding,
Those aged 55 and over and
50-54 if vaccine supplies allow.

With the expansion some occupations, such as health and social care workers are entitled to the free seasonal flu vaccine, this is because they come into contact with a higher proportion of people who are vulnerable to the seasonal flu. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there is pressure on the global supply of seasonal flu vaccine, the vaccination of those considered ‘high-risk’ must continue to be prioritised. Teachers will be able access flu vaccine if they fall into one of the categories above. In addition Local Authorities may offer Seasonal Flu vaccinations as part of occupational health arrangements.

Question reference: S5O-04785

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 November 2020

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide weekly COVID-19 tests for teachers.

Question reference: S5O-04681

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 October 2020

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss constitutional matters.