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: S6W-28218
- Asked by: Alex Rowley, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how much CalMac Ferries has paid in harbour dues in each year since 2011-12.
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Question reference: S6W-27857
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the affordability threshold for connections delivered through the R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme, which currently stands at £56 per month.
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Question reference: S6W-28243
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will conduct a comprehensive impact assessment of the potential legalisation of e-scooters, specifically focusing on the implications for disabled people and those with sight loss.
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Question reference: S6W-28215
- Asked by: Alex Rowley, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will take urgent steps to ensure that trade unions' organising staff at CalMac Ferries can have direct discussions with the consultants commissioned by Transport Scotland to conduct the due diligence of a Teckal-compliant direct award of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract from 1 October 2024 to the incumbent public sector operator.
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Question reference: S6W-28241
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures it plans to implement to ensure the safety of people with sight loss, in light of the anticipated legalisation and potential public hire trials of e-scooters.
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Question reference: S6W-28242
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to involve and consult with disability advocacy groups, including those representing people with sight loss, in the development and implementation of any e-scooter legislation and trials.
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Question reference: S6W-28287
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 20 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prioritise the (a) building and (b) buying of larger properties to provide suitable homes for households with children that have been living long term in temporary accommodation.
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Question reference: S6W-28239
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support consumers to purchase electric vehicles and reduce emissions on the roads.
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Question reference: S6W-28247
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when its contract with Trainline to run the ScotRail ticketing app and website will expire.
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Question reference: S6W-28256
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many (a) public and (b) private electric vehicle charging points there currently are in each local authority area.
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