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-22451
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 27 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the average cost of running an energy-dependent piece of medical equipment, such as a dialysis machine, in the home, and whether it has assessed the adequacy of government grants or NHS reimbursement policies in covering these costs.
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Question reference: S6W-22434
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its reported decision to downgrade neonatal services at University Hospital Wishaw, what engagement it had with any affected families before making this decision.
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Question reference: S6W-22424
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 7 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on funding for drug and alcohol services, in light of the reported level of alcohol-related deaths in the period since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6W-22315
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether people with severe or profound hearing loss, who rely on their hearing aids to communicate, will be prioritised for audiology services when required within NHS Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-22314
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether a copy of hearing test results will be offered to people with a hearing impairment as a matter of routine when accessing audiology services, as is the case in NHS England.
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Question reference: S6W-22316
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether a timeframe for the repair and return of hearing aids will be provided by audiology services in situations where these are a necessity for people with a hearing impairment.
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Question reference: S6W-22284
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commission an independent review into its reported decision to downgrade neonatal services at University Hospital Wishaw, with a terms of reference agreed by key stakeholders and any affected families.
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Question reference: S6W-22429
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 3 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the number of deaths from alcohol-specific causes in 2021 was 27.4% higher than in 2019.
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Question reference: S6W-22423
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 3 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the support available for dependent drinkers.
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Question reference: S6W-22426
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 3 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce stigma around alcohol misuse, in light of reported concerns regarding people being reluctant to seek help due to a fear of any consequences of doing so.
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