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-20529
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to update guidance on teacher training to tackle workplace violence.
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Question reference: S6W-20522
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported call of the Scottish Children's Services Coalition for more investment in counselling for school pupils.
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Question reference: S6W-20531
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported comments of the Educational Institute of Scotland that the lack of financial support for teachers’ professional development is damaging Scottish education, in light of the announcement that funding for masters-level professional development is to be withdrawn.
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Question reference: S6W-20603
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the rate of attrition has been for the (a) primary and (b) secondary teaching workforce, in each of the last 10 years.
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Question reference: S6W-20556
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what data it provided to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) annual Education at a Glance publication during the most recent cycle.
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Question reference: S6W-20535
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how many schools are currently considered wind and water tight, and what percentage of the school estate this represents.
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Question reference: S6W-20541
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) that violence in schools is a result of ministers not listening to demands for extra support to be given to children.
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Question reference: S6W-20542
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) that it implied teachers were being "greedy" during pay talks.
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Question reference: S6W-20554
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its next summary report of local authority reports on the impact and effectiveness of school counsellors.
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Question reference: S6W-20548
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the provision of secondary school counselling services across all 32 local authorities.