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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: S5W-02137

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Current Status: Answered by Annabelle Ewing on 12 September 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what the current estimated final cost is of the refurbishment of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service control room in Dundee.

Question reference: S5O-00104

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2016

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish guidance on the implementation of the apprenticeship levy.

Question reference: S5W-01705

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 28 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 22 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that changes to the Scottish Welfare Funding mechanism that are informed by the Income Domain of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation will adequately respond to any acute downturns in the economy of North East Scotland.

Whilst the distribution model for the Scottish Welfare Fund changed 2016-17, it was agreed through the (Convention of Scottish local authorities) COSLA and local authorities, to phase this new method in over a three year period to assist local authorities in adjusting to the change. For 2016-17 the distribution method is split: 80% informed by historic DWP (Department of Work and Pension) spend, and 20% informed by the Income Domain of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. The Scottish Government is monitoring the new distribution closely, and will review the funding model if necessary. We have in place a range of support for local Scottish Welfare Fund teams, and this includes budget management as needed.Ultimately however, it is for local authorities to manage their annual Scottish Welfare Fund budget, as they have done since April 2013, taking into account any changes in local circumstance.

Question reference: S5W-01745

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 August 2016
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with (a) Keep Scotland Beautiful, (b) other environmental organisations and (c) tourism organisations regarding applications for Blue Flag beaches from 2016.

Question reference: S5W-01744

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 August 2016
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers have issued any guidance to Keep Scotland Beautiful regarding applications for Blue Flag beaches from 2016.

Question reference: S5W-01224

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 29 July 2016

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-00421 by Shona Robison on 15 June 2016, which (a) organisations and (b) individuals will be involved in the discussions to identify key areas of research needed in relation to the promised PhDs in multiple sclerosis (MS) and motor neurone disease.

Question reference: S5W-01223

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 29 July 2016

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-00421 by Shona Robison on 15 June 2016, when it plans to start discussions to identify key areas of research need in relation to the promised PhDs in multiple sclerosis (MS) and motor neurone disease and when it expects to be able to make an announcement regarding its findings.

Question reference: S5W-01218

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 27 July 2016

To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the i6 contract between Police Scotland and Accenture, whether Police Scotland or the Scottish Police Authority are liable for financial penalties for cancelling the contract.

Question reference: S5W-01220

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 27 July 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether a new tender will be published for the IT systems covered by the i6 contract with Accenture that was cancelled by Police Scotland on 1 July 2016 and, if so, when that tender will be open to bids.

Question reference: S5W-01221

Asked by: Lewis Macdonald, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 27 July 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the delay will be to the full implementation of the IT systems included in the i6 contract with Accenture that was cancelled by Police Scotland on 1 July 2016.