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-10797
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 August 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 6 September 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle respiratory disease and what consideration it has given to banning aerosols and solvents in the workplace, on public transport and in other public places to protect the health of vulnerable people.
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Question reference: S5W-10787
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 August 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Mark McDonald on 30 August 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the protection of vulnerable children in Fife, in light of the recent number of child deaths in the local authority area.
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Question reference: S5W-10551
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 August 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 28 August 2017
To ask the Scottish Government whether there is a provision as part of its disability strategy, A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People, for medical rehabilitation for people who have experienced conditions such as stroke.
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Question reference: S5W-10342
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 July 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 July 2017
To ask the Scottish Government how many wind farm applications that have been turned down by local authorities have been subsequently (a) approved and (b) rejected by ministers on appeal since July 2016.
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Question reference: S5W-09610
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 05 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 19 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what progress Education Scotland is making with increasing the number of school inspections.
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Question reference: S5W-09612
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 05 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 19 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what progress the NHS is making with reducing bed blocking.
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Question reference: S5W-09576
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 16 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to ensure that children receive timely treatment for mental health issues.
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Question reference: S5W-09641
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 15 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-01072 by Alasdair Allan on 7 June 2017 (Official Report, c. 31), for what reason there is only one Scottish Development International office in South America.
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Question reference: S5W-09611
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 05 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 15 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what progress the NHS is making with increasing the number of medical professionals.
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Question reference: S5W-09575
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 June 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 June 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve police response times.
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