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: S5W-26175
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 13 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the projected cost of (a) MV Glen Sannox and (b) Hull 802.
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Question reference: S5W-26176
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 13 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government on what date it expects the completion and operational use of Hull 802, which is under construction at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.
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Question reference: S5W-25903
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been raised each year from the collection of non-domestic rates charged on sporting rights, broken down by parliamentary region.
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Question reference: S5W-25901
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how many appeals have been (a) made and (b) upheld each year against non-domestic rates charged on sporting rights, broken down by parliamentary region.
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Question reference: S5W-25904
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 21 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has cost each year to administer the implementation of the reintroduction of non-domestic rates on sporting rights, including the cost of administrating appeals.
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Question reference: S5W-26184
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been allocated from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund to businesses and projects in (a) the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency and (b) each local authority.
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Question reference: S5W-26173
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with other parties interested in the purchase of Ferguson Marine shipyard.
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Question reference: S5W-25909
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government by what date ScotRail will deliver (a) bi-mode trains and (b) revamped and modernised rolling stock on the Borders Railway.
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Question reference: S5W-26087
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Growth Scheme is expected to end.
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Question reference: S5W-26086
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 12 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish each Scottish Growth Scheme monthly progress report produced to date.
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