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: S5W-31044
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 03 August 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 25 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that there is justice for victims of historic child sex abuse in Scottish football.
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Question reference: S5F-04319
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 August 2020
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to address concerns that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill is an attack on free speech.
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Question reference: S5O-04527
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to respond to the health inequalities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S5W-30946
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 18 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to allow the safe reopening of gyms during Phase 3 of the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown, and by what date they will be allowed to reopen.
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Question reference: S5W-30993
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 30 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the updated COVID-19 guidance for makeup artists applies only to those working on their own premises, and when it expects to issue further guidance to those providing a mobile service.
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Question reference: S5W-30961
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 13 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to help schools to support pupils who have to self-isolate as a result of COVID-19.
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Question reference: S5W-30960
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 13 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government how it will support teachers with the creation of online learning materials, and what role it considers digital learning will play when schools return in August.
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Question reference: S5O-04469
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to tackle fly-tipping.
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Question reference: S5W-30730
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 July 2020
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to enforce the disclosure provisions under the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Question reference: S5W-30577
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 July 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what PPE and safety measures will be introduced to ensure the safety of prisoner transport staff as the COVID-19 lockdown measures are eased.