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-00277
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 27 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on potentially losing NHS dentists to the private sector.
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Question reference: S6W-00141
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 21 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it removed the role of cabinet secretary for social security, and how it will ensure that the policy area continues to receive sufficient and appropriate protection and attention.
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Question reference: S6W-00160
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 21 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what action it is taking to support businesses that rely on tourism.
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Question reference: S6W-00103
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Section 14(2A) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, what legislative changes it is proposing to mitigate any damage caused to the natural heritage by the release of excessive numbers of non-native pheasants and red-legged partridges.
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Question reference: S6W-00065
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are to introduce vaccine certification for people who have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
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Question reference: S6W-00067
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to provide proof of vaccinations and, if so, whether such proof will be in a physical form or on an NHS Scotland app.
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Question reference: S6W-00049
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to provide help, guidance and support to the Riverside Medical Centre in Musselburgh, to assist it in providing an acceptable standard of health service to its patients.
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Question reference: S6W-00063
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake among different ethnic groups.
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Question reference: S6W-00005
- Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 13 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the average (a) hourly, (b) weekly and (c) monthly pay is of COVID-19 vaccinators, based on professional background.
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Question reference: S6W-00010
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Thursday, 13 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a bursary for student paramedics in time for the start of the 2021-22 term.