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
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Question reference: S6W-20589
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 31 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government in what ways parents and carers have been involved directly and indirectly in the work of the Early Learning and Childcare: Deferral Working Group, since it was established.
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Question reference: S6W-20681
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 31 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy that was announced in its Programme for Government.
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Question reference: S6W-20687
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 31 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to publish the national service specification for secure transport.
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Question reference: S6W-20553
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that it will be 2028 before an evaluation of the Scottish education system returns its data, whether it will consider any interim data to make comparisons with the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
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Question reference: S6W-20557
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what changes have been made to the methodology for calculating the full-time equivalent number of educational psychologists in post since 2007.
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Question reference: S6W-20608
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the participation rate of children aged 10 to 15 is in cultural activities, including theatre, drama, music and sport.
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Question reference: S6W-20621
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates it will publish the outcome of its consultation, Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes.
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Question reference: S6W-20559
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to evaluate the decision to return to full exam coursework following the release of 2022-23 student exam results.
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Question reference: S6W-20555
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its statistical report specifically examining Scotland's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, including internationally comparable data on maths, science and reading performance.
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Question reference: S6W-20546
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 30 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to ensure that the reason for students dropping out of college is recorded.