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: S4W-21758
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 13 June 2014
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 16 June 2014
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the consultation on the draft Scottish Independence Bill.
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Question reference: S4O-03312
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 May 2014
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how its legislation on air weapons will achieve a balance between protecting communities and allowing legitimate shooting in a safe environment.
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Question reference: S4W-21283
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 May 2014
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 22 May 2014
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the public information costs associated with Scotland’s Future: Your guide to an Independent Scotland.
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Question reference: S4W-21284
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 May 2014
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 22 May 2014
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the costs of events associated with Scotland’s Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland.
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Question reference: S4O-03254
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 May 2014
To ask the Scottish Government what action Skills Development Scotland is taking to encourage apprenticeships in traditional skills.
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Question reference: S4O-03158
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 April 2014
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 April 2014
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the findings of its consultation on the control of entry arrangements and dispensing GP practices.
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Question reference: S4W-20364
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 March 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 April 2014
To ask the Scottish Government how the £2.5 million it provided to Citizens Advice Scotland has been used to help people affected by welfare reform.
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Question reference: S4W-19589
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 February 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 4 March 2014
To ask the Scottish Government when it will announce its recommendations in response to the Report of the Review of Higher Education Governance in Scotland.
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Question reference: S4W-19586
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 February 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 4 March 2014
To ask the Scottish Government what remuneration the principal of each university receives and what the mechanism is for agreeing such remuneration.
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Question reference: S4W-19590
- Asked by: Bruce Crawford, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 February 2014
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 4 March 2014
To ask the Scottish Government whether, in considering its response to the Report of the Review of Higher Education Governance in Scotland, it will take into consideration the mechanism for deciding the remuneration of university principals.
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