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-01423
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 10 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether its grant allocation to the Scottish Youth Parliament has increased for 2021-22 and, if so, (a) by how much and (b) for what reason.
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Question reference: S6W-01422
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 10 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the contractual/commissioning arrangements are for financial allocations to the Scottish Youth Parliament.
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Question reference: S6W-01459
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 10 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what support it will give businesses to ensure continued growth in the biomass market and wider commercial renewable heat sector.
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Question reference: S6W-01421
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 9 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what species of trees have been planted, and in what numbers, as a result of its (a) grants and (b) tax breaks.
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Question reference: S6W-01801
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 22 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what longer-term plans it has for the Pupil Equity Fund.
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Question reference: S6W-01799
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 22 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what conclusions its advisory sub-group on education has reached regarding reducing the number of mandatory self-isolating students identified as contacts of people with COVID-19.
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Question reference: S6W-01595
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 6 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to facilitate a full return to in-person teaching at colleges.
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Question reference: S6W-01597
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 6 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the guidelines are for physical distancing in college and university laboratories.
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Question reference: S6W-01596
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 6 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on quarantine requirements for international students.
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Question reference: S6W-01466
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 6 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what new, specific and visible activities are taking place in Falkirk as a result of the work of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group.
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