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-15410
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Book of Deer being returned to Scotland.
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Question reference: S5W-15372
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 16 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 17 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to programmes that raise awareness regarding mental health and wellbeing issues for footballers.
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Question reference: S5W-15371
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 16 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 16 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the (a) SFA, (b) Scottish Professional Football League, (c) PFA Scotland and (d) Scottish Junior Football Association regarding the mental health and wellbeing support available that is offered to footballers, and what its position is on the effectiveness of this support.
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Question reference: S5W-15391
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 12 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing the welfare challenges associated with (a) cats bred with (i) dwarfism, such as the Munchkin cat and (ii) cartilage deformities, such as the Scottish Fold cat and (b) brachycephalic cats, such as extreme breeds of Persian cats.
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Question reference: S5W-15392
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 12 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government when it will report on the findings of its consultation regarding the registration and licensing of animal sanctuaries and rehoming activities.
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Question reference: S5W-15389
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 12 April 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress it is making with its plans to improve licensing for cat breeding, dealing and selling.
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Question reference: S5O-01934
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 22 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to local authorities responsible for the maintenance of strategic park and ride facilities.
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Question reference: S5O-01941
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 March 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a levy on vacant and derelict land.
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Question reference: S5W-15240
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 21 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the rail enhancements and capital investment strategy.
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Question reference: S5W-15038
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 05 March 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 13 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the potential impact on Scotland of the proposals in the Nuclear Safeguards Bill, which has been introduced in the UK Parliament.
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