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: S5O-02073
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 May 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 9 May 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the provision of GP appointments in NHS Lanarkshire.
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Question reference: S5W-16086
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 April 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 1 May 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out regarding the impact of the recommendations in the report, Review of Scottish public sector procurement in construction.
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Question reference: S5W-16089
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 April 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 1 May 2018
To ask the Scottish Government how many recommendations in the report, Review of Scottish public sector procurement in construction, have been implemented.
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Question reference: S5W-15836
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 06 April 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 26 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) median and (b) mean total household income of applicants for the Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme has been in each quarter since Q1 2016-17.
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Question reference: S5O-02030
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 April 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2018
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met officials from South Lanarkshire Council's Education Resources.
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Question reference: S5O-02014
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 April 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to the Glasgow bid to host the new Channel 4 headquarters.
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Question reference: S5O-01996
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 April 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 18 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the impact that its closure could have on the food sector, what discussions the rural economy secretary has had regarding the future of the 2 Sisters plant in Cambuslang.
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Question reference: S5W-15702
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 17 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government how many repayments it has received each year from its equity stakes under the Help to Buy scheme, and what the value of these have been.
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Question reference: S5W-15707
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 17 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) properties have been purchased and (b) people have been supported each year under the Help to Buy scheme.
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Question reference: S5W-15705
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 17 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government how much homeowners have paid (a) in total and (b) on average each year on fees to meet the administrative costs of agents administering post-sale queries regarding the Help to Buy scheme.
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