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-28580
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the reported black market for unlicensed beauty products, and any role of organised crime in such a market.
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Question reference: S6W-28577
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding regulation of the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.
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Question reference: S6W-28578
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to regulate the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.
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Question reference: S6W-28579
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 July 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to investigate reports of dangerous beauty products causing blindness or disfigurement.
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Question reference: S6W-28348
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to establish an official body tasked with carrying out regular audits and inspections of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, such as those that exist in both England and Wales.
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Question reference: S6W-28345
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to review existing structures surrounding the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, to ensure that there is sufficient oversight of all first aid providers in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-28346
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18113 by Jenni Minto on 5 June 2023, what specific engagement its officials have undertaken with (a) Healthcare Improvement Scotland and (b) other stakeholders to determine whether there are any concerns in relation to the regulation of private (i) first aid event cover companies and (ii) ambulance providers, which supply medical cover at events across Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-28344
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider bringing forward a consultation on the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers as part of its 2024-25 Programme for Government.
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Question reference: S6W-28347
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to consult stakeholders, including (a) first aid providers, (b) independent ambulance organisations, (c) the Scottish Ambulance Service and (d) representatives of the hospitality and events sector, with a view to regulating private (i) first aid companies and (ii) ambulance providers.
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Question reference: S6W-28364
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 12 July 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what precautionary advice and training is given by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to firefighters sent to tackle outbreaks of fire at (a) recycling centres and (b) electronic recycling centres.
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