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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: S4W-05338

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 30 January 2012
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 9 February 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made on implementing the findings of the ministerial working group on Scots.

We are making good progress with implementing the recommendations of the Ministerial Scots Language Working Group. The recommendations of the Group are wide ranging, touching on a number of sectors such as education (including the appointment of Scots language co-ordinators), broadcasting, publishing and more.

The Scottish Government has been able to take forward some recommendations, other recommendations await the outcome of developments such as the Scottish Studies Working Group and where recommendations are for others to implement, I have written to all the relevant authorities, agencies and bodies seeking their support.

Question reference: S4O-00609

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive how it encourages co-operation and collaboration between universities.

Question reference: S4O-00515

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what it considers the impact will be on the oil industry of the UK’s recent use of its EU veto.

Question reference: S4O-00486

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the police and judicial services in the Grampian force area.

Question reference: S4O-00466

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the use of pupil-owned technology in the delivery of education in schools.

Question reference: S4W-04028

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 14 November 2011
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Keith Brown on 15 November 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when the public consultation on future rail passenger services will open and how people can get involved.

I am pleased to announce that the Rail 2014 public consultation is being opened today for a period of 14 weeks, closing on 20 February 2012. All details are published on the Transport Scotland website and the consultation document is available in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre for members (Bib. number 53357). A series of consultation events and meetings, with interested organisations across Scotland, has been arranged during the period. There will also be public events at railway stations across the country.

Question reference: S4F-00264

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 14 November 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 November 2011

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to use the £103 million released from the Fossil Fuel Levy account.

Question reference: S4O-00269

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to support young adults with an autistic spectrum disorder and associated comorbid conditions.

Question reference: S4F-00175

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 October 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2011

To ask the First Minister what progress has been made on reaching a budget settlement with local authorities.

Question reference: S4O-00240

Asked by: Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that more homes receive improved insulation.