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: S4O-01956
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 March 2013
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2013
To ask the Scottish Government to provide an update on the progress to retender the franchise to operate rail passenger services in Scotland.
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Question reference: S4F-01248
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 11 March 2013
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 March 2013
To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government seeks to ensure that all relevant medical information is available to support patients who appeal to the disability benefits tribunal system.
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Question reference: S4W-12997
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 08 February 2013
- Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 8 March 2013
To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS dental (a) nurses and (b) technicians there were in September (i) 2007 and (ii) 2012.
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Question reference: S4W-12828
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 February 2013
- Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 4 March 2013
To ask the Scottish Government how many dental speciality consultants were employed by the NHS in each year from September 2006 to September 2012 and what the percentage change was.
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Question reference: S4O-01862
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 February 2013
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2013
To ask the Scottish Government what assistance is available to help companies grow and identify new markets.
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Question reference: S4O-01844
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 February 2013
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2013
To ask the Scottish Government what work it is carrying out in partnership with the UK Government to support young people back into employment.
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Question reference: S4O-01774
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 January 2013
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 February 2013
To ask the Scottish Government how best practice in prescribing is shared between NHS boards.
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Question reference: S4O-01591
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2012
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2012
To ask the Scottish Government how it will continue to address gun crime in light of a 50% reduction in firearms offences over the last five years.
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Question reference: S4T-00144
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 November 2012
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2012
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make representations to BAE Systems on behalf of the Scottish shipyard sector.
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Question reference: S4O-01521
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 November 2012
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 November 2012
To ask the Scottish Government when it last had discussions with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what matters were discussed.
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