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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: S5W-18911

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 2 October 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the finding in the Vibrant Economy Index that East Dunbartonshire has been ranked second in Scotland for inclusion and equality.

Question reference: S5O-02443

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 October 2018

To ask the Scottish Government when it last spoke to the UK immigration minister.

Question reference: S5W-18552

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 September 2018
Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 18 September 2018

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is delivering free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities.

As announced by the First Minister on 24 August, the Scottish Government is providing £5.2 million in 2018-19 to deliver access to free sanitary products for students at school, college or university.

Responsibility for delivery has been devolved to local authorities and education establishments to suit local needs. The majority of establishments have reported involving students in deciding how products should be made available. As such, a range of delivery models are in place.

Scottish Government officials will continue to work with key stakeholders to share best practice and further develop the policy to ensure delivery meets the needs of students.

Question reference: S5O-02374

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 September 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the number of women being placed on remand.

Question reference: S5O-02340

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 September 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2018

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss the impact of Brexit on farming and food production in Scotland.

Question reference: S5W-17325

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 18 June 2018
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 12 July 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Police Scotland in its efforts to stop criminals accessing firearms.

Question reference: S5O-02256

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 June 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the value of talks by the Teenage Cancer Trust to make young people aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and how it ensures that local authorities encourage schools to hold such talks.

Question reference: S5O-02069

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government when it will next meet NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Question reference: S5O-02032

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages people to consider becoming teachers in STEM subjects.

Question reference: S5O-02023

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 April 2018

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the practice of unpaid work trials.