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-20586
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don on 29 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it has communicated to (a) parents, (b) carers, (c) health professionals and (d) any other groups the introduction of the new right, from August 2023, to early learning and childcare funding where entry to primary school is deferred.
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Question reference: S6W-20601
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 29 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it measures progress regarding any reductions in intergenerational income.
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Question reference: S6W-20602
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 29 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it collects data on any reductions in intergenerational income.
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Question reference: S6W-20543
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent data that reportedly shows that the number of full-time students in Scotland has fallen from 52,000 to 43,000 over the last decade.
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Question reference: S6W-20545
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the reported trend in falling college enrolment numbers.
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Question reference: S6W-20544
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent data that reportedly shows that college drop-out rates have increased significantly.
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Question reference: S6W-20525
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what date it expects to publish recommendations following its review of purpose-built student accommodation.
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Question reference: S6W-20527
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement its officials have had with the college sector since 1 April 2023.
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Question reference: S6W-20528
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 10 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the actual number of full-time equivalent (FTE) occupied places in colleges has been in each year since 2007.
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Question reference: S6W-20607
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 11 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 25 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it tracks the participation of children aged 10 to 15 in cultural activities, including theatre, drama, music and sport.
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