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-19341
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 6 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recommendations of the Lord O’Shaughnessy review of commercial clinical trials in the UK, as they relate to Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-19340
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 6 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to improve access to patient clinical trials.
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Question reference: S6W-19348
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 4 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the development of new and innovative medicines in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-19268
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 16 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will develop an action plan on chronic kidney disease, in light of the Kidney Research UK report, Changing the future for chronic kidney disease in Scotland, published in December 2022, and the charity’s recent report on the economic impact of the disease.
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Question reference: S6W-18977
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to raise awareness among event organisers and the public about the importance of selecting safe and responsible first aid providers to cover events.
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Question reference: S6W-18974
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received any complaints or concerns regarding the lack of provision or qualifications of private first aid companies operating at events, and, if so, what actions have been taken to address these.
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Question reference: S6W-18976
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the findings outlined in the Manchester Arena Inquiry report, what measures are in place to ensure that individuals providing first aid cover at events in Scotland receive ongoing training and updates to maintain their skills and qualifications at an appropriate level.
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Question reference: S6W-18971
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure that appropriate safeguarding measures and training are a mandatory requirement for companies providing first aid cover at events.
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Question reference: S6W-18975
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that individuals providing first aid cover at events possess the necessary skills and up-to-date qualifications to be able to handle various medical emergencies and incidents.
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Question reference: S6W-18972
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 09 June 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the (a) first aid and (b) hospitality and events sector regarding the regulatory control of private event first aid providers.
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