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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: S5O-02823

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that EU citizens living in Scotland can maintain democratic participation.

Question reference: S5W-20860

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 January 2019
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by John Swinney on 10 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome was of Education Scotland’s review of the Yammer service within Glow.

The review was carried out during summer 2018 and the full review document will be published later today on the Glow Connect website at the following link - https://glowconnect.org.uk/yammer-review/

The review concluded that whilst there are clear and demonstrable educational benefits for learner use of Yammer, there are significant challenges with regard to control, moderation and safeguarding. In addition, the new services of Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom have now been incorporated within Glow and provide similar functionality in a more controlled environment.

Yammer is being well used by staff for collaboration on a range of topics; is facilitating professional dialogue; and supports development of and interaction with Professional Learning Communities.

In conclusion, I have decided that Yammer access will not be reinstated for learners but will remain available to staff and that Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom will be promoted as suitable alternatives for pupil collaboration.

Question reference: S5O-02752

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether the European Health Insurance Card will still be available for residents in Scotland following a no deal Brexit or during any transition period.

Question reference: S5O-02674

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

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with its plan to equip an additional 500,000 people with CPR skills by 2020.

Question reference: S5O-02541

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 November 2018
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2018

To ask the Scottish Government how its food tourism action plan will aim to support producers.

Question reference: S5W-19552

Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Ash Denham on 23 October 2018

To ask the Scottish Government when the Independent Review of the Regulation of Legal Services will present its findings.

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.