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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: S4O-03597

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 October 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2014

To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been supported by the protection of funding for the council tax reduction scheme.

Question reference: S4O-03551

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what the positive outcomes are of the International Culture Summit held in Edinburgh in August 2014.

Question reference: S4O-03487

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 August 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on the cumulative impact of UK Government reductions in benefits on disabled people in Scotland.

Question reference: S4O-03304

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to open up new export opportunities for food and drinks firms.

Question reference: S4O-03292

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2014

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Police Scotland and what was discussed.

Question reference: S4O-03239

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2014

To ask the Scottish Government how pensioners’ rights would be protected in an independent Scotland.

Question reference: S4O-03186

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2014

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it receives from British embassies to help promote major events such as Homecoming Scotland 2014.

Question reference: S4O-03124

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Current Status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 23 April 2014

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Law Society of Scotland and what issues were discussed.

Question reference: S4O-03004

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 March 2014
Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 12 March 2014

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to discuss healthcare issues relating to Clydebank and Milngavie.

Question reference: S4O-02972

Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Current Status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 5 March 2014

To ask the Scottish Government how the justice system works with ASSIST to support victims of domestic abuse.

The prosecution of domestic abuse is a strategic priority of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

Prosecutors recognise the need to work with specialist organisations to create a criminal justice system where victims get the help and services they need.

ASSIST is a valued partner of the police and COPFS. Police officers will refer victims of domestic abuse to ASSIST who will carry out a risk assessment of the victim and ensure that safety planning has been put in place. They will then provide a report to prosecutors containing additional information that may be beneficial to the case including information about risk posed to the victim and the victim’s views on special bail conditions and non-harassment orders where this information is available. ASSIST supports victim engagement throughout the court process. Prosecutors are in daily contact with workers from ASSIST in order to ensure that they have up to date information on the cases they deal with.

I have visited ASSIST myself on a number of occasions, including last week, and I am always impressed by the excellent service they provide to victims, and their effective partnerships with all other agencies who are working tirelessly to tackle this most devastating of crimes.