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-22635
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 02 November 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 10 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of any non-native tree species seeding from commercial plantations into adjacent or nearby habitats, including any significant adverse impacts on (a) biodiversity, (b) other environmental interests and (c) social or economic interests.
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Question reference: S6O-02671
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to develop transport infrastructure in the South Scotland region, including in relation to an upgrade of the A75 and rail links from Ayr to Stranraer and Cairnryan.
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Question reference: S6W-21218
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 11 September 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 26 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the public inquiry report into the conduct of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, relating to payments demanded by the airport from local windfarm developers, which reportedly brings into question the nature of these demands; whether it was aware of these negotiations and payments, and what assessment it has made of how the report's findings may affect the commercial viability of the airport.
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Question reference: S6F-02384
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 September 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 September 2023
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reported comments from COSLA and council leaders questioning the achievability of net zero targets without a detailed plan and adequate funding.
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Question reference: S6W-20580
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the total value of its investments in CodeClan were.
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Question reference: S6W-20581
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of CodeClan entering liquidation, what assessment it has made of how the loss of the digital skills academy will impact its ambition to establish Scotland as a leading destination for tech companies.
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Question reference: S6W-20475
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 4 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring processes are in place (a) before and (b) after the development of areas near private water supplies, and who is responsible for any such monitoring.
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Question reference: S6W-20474
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 4 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government who has responsibility for (a) monitoring the quality of private water supplies and (b) the enforcement of water quality, and how these organisations work collaboratively with each other.
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Question reference: S6W-20472
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance is available to private water suppliers to assess any impacts of developments on the surrounding hydrology, in order to ensure that developments do not introduce any point-source contamination.
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Question reference: S6W-20473
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures the enforcement of private drinking water standards.
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