- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Whisky Association regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on (a) the organisation and (b) whisky distilling in Scotland.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the National Farmers Union regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on the (a) organisation and (b) farmers it represents.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Age Scotland and (b) other charities focused on supporting older people regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on (i) their organisations and (ii) the people they represent.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Trades Union Congress regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on the (a) organisation and (b) people it represents.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Unite the Union representatives regarding the pay dispute with Marine Scotland workers.
Answer
Officials met Unite the Union representatives on 13th July 2022 regarding the pay dispute with Marine Scotland seafarers and subsequently met Union representatives along with Nautilus International representatives on 19th July 2022 for pay negotiations.
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Fishermen's Federation regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on the (a) organisation and (b) fishermen it supports.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Citizens Advice Bureau regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on the (a) organisation and (b) people it supports.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Universities Scotland regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on (a) the organisation and (b) higher education in Scotland.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09318 on 22 July 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA regarding the potential impact of an independence referendum on the organisation.
Answer
Scottish Government officials and Ministers regularly engage with a range of stakeholders during the development of policies across all business areas, including the constitution. Engagement routinely covers a range of issues, including the potential impact of policy propositions.
- Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 22 July 2022
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Current Status:
Initiated by the Scottish Government.
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 22 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the Lord Advocate’s reference to the Supreme Court on whether the question for a referendum on Scottish independence relates to reserved matters.
Answer
I have decided to publish the written case in the matter of my Reference under paragraph 34 of schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 in relation to whether the question for a referendum on Scottish independence contained in the proposed Bill relates to reserved matters. The written case is available at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/reference-to-the-supreme-court-publication-of-the-lord-advocates-written-case .
I will represent the Scottish Government’s interests at the hearing and will argue the case personally .