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-13857
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to promote further recognition of skills and experience gained in military services to employers and the wider community.
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Question reference: S6W-13868
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to ensure that veterans have good awareness and access to core housing support programmes.
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Question reference: S6W-13845
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what actions it has taken to ensure that any specific needs of veterans are considered within its policies on rehabilitation.
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Question reference: S6W-13863
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that all veterans and Armed Forces families do not experience disadvantage when accessing health services in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-13847
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the awarding criteria are for the Scottish Veterans Fund.
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Question reference: S6W-13848
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how much the Scottish Veterans Fund has given out in each year since 2008, and to what projects.
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Question reference: S6W-13872
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to improve the data and evidence it holds about the experiences of veterans within the justice system.
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Question reference: S6W-13861
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to ensure that there is no disadvantage in accessing welfare, benefits and other support as a result of military service.
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Question reference: S6W-13852
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to promote its guide, Welcome to Scotland - A guide for Service personnel and their families in Scotland for veterans and their families.
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Question reference: S6W-13866
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 26 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to encourage public services to work to identify veterans accessing their services.
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