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-25778
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 9 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide on how much funding it has (a) allocated and (b) distributed for community-based youth services to each local authority since 2016.
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Question reference: S6W-25781
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 9 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of community-based youth services beyond the immediate recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6W-25742
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 9 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on any trends in student debt borrowing patterns and repayment rates, including in relation to missed payments and the collection rate of payments.
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Question reference: S6W-25779
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 9 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of the statutory basis for community learning and development, including how it aims to strengthen provision and provide greater financial protection for its delivery.
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Question reference: S6W-25740
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the total value is of student debt accumulated between 2007 and 2024, broken down by year.
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Question reference: S6W-25739
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of students are currently in debt due to student loans.
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Question reference: S6W-25746
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it will fulfil the 2007 Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to abolish student debt.
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Question reference: S6W-25741
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the current average amount of student debt is per student.
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Question reference: S6W-25744
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of student debt on the wider economy and society.
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Question reference: S6W-25743
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 23 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 8 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any recent changes or developments in student loan policies and regulations.
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