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-27605
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported withdrawal of members of the Law Society of Scotland from the Legal Aid Remuneration Project and Research Analysis Group, and whether it has recently met with the Law Society of Scotland to discuss such concerns.
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Question reference: S6W-27602
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of free school meals to P6 and P7 pupils, including whether it is considering expanding this further to include secondary school pupils.
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Question reference: S6W-27603
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it last reviewed the free school meal allowance for secondary school pupils, in light of the varying rates across local authority areas.
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Question reference: S6W-27536
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in situations where wayleaves cannot be satisfactorily concluded with landowners, what processes are in place to overcome any such issues, and what is considered a reasonable period within which to conclude such negotiations.
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Question reference: S6W-27561
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to provide funding for the installation of HEPA filters in (a) schools, (b) hospitals and (c) public buildings to tackle the effects of COVID-19.
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Question reference: S6W-27604
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its long-term labour market strategy.
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Question reference: S6W-27539
- Asked by: Alex Rowley, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government which organisations were consulted as part of Transport Scotland’s review of the methodology of community needs assessments on routes in the (a) Clyde and Hebrides and (b) Northern Isles Ferry Services contract.
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Question reference: S6W-27476
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address any labour market barriers experienced by LGBTQ+ people.
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Question reference: S6W-27639
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 16 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the next summary report on access to counsellors in secondary schools and children and young people’s community mental health services will be published.
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Question reference: S6W-27574
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing mandatory HIV awareness training and education for health and social care staff.