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-28429
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 01 July 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 9 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing any additional financial support for private owner-occupiers in relation to remediation works as part of the Mixed Tenure Improvement Scheme, administered by the City of Edinburgh Council, in light of reported concerns that owners may need to sell their homes and that this may increase pressure on social housing services.
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Question reference: S6W-28324
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 4 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27996 by Ivan McKee on 17 June 2024, when it expects to publish (a) the responses received and (b) its response to the consultation.
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Question reference: S6W-28432
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 01 July 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 29 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) average and (b) longest wait time was for the awarding of Disabled Students' Allowance in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Question reference: S6W-28329
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27936 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 14 June 2024, whether the report will be made publicly available once it has been received by the Scottish Ministers.
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Question reference: S6W-28399
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 27 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 25 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27934 by Mairi Gougeon on 18 June 2024, what it estimates the final cost of designating a new national park will be, and what its position is on whether this is an effective use of public money, in light of the reportedly restricted financial situation.
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Question reference: S6W-27607
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its work to further the case for Scottish independence, whether it has considered holding a citizens' assembly on Scotland's route to independence.
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Question reference: S6W-28314
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 22 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27929 by Angela Constance on 18 June 2024, whether it has yet to engage with (a) the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, (b) legal firms and (c) judicial officeholders; if so, for what reason it has not yet done so, and whether it plans to do so in advance of stage 2.
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Question reference: S6W-28325
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 22 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27931 by Graeme Dey on 14 June 2024, when the last review of the Education Maintenance Allowance was carried out, and what the findings were.
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Question reference: S6W-28330
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 22 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27927 by Graeme Dey on 13 June 2024, what specific risks were identified at the meeting held on 29 May, and what contingencies are in place in the event that any university in Scotland faces bankruptcy.
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Question reference: S6W-28327
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 22 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-27931 by Graeme Dey on 14 June 2024, whether it has considered revising the eligibility criteria for Education Maintenance Allowance in recent years.
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