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
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Question reference: S6W-24503
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 15 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 23 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers as set out in the 2024-25 Budget, whether the receipts from any new levy would be ring-fenced or hypothecated, and, if so, for what purpose.
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Question reference: S6W-24372
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 09 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) business rate poundage and (b) large business supplement/higher property rate has been in each financial year since 2012-13.
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Question reference: S6W-24357
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 08 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with its New Deal For Business Group's Non-Domestic Rates sub-group regarding the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, prior to the announcement in the 2024-25 Budget.
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Question reference: S6W-24356
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 08 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with its Tax Advisory Group regarding the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, prior to the announcement in the 2024-25 Budget.
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Question reference: S6W-24355
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 08 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 19 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with its Retail Industry Leadership Group regarding the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, prior to the announcement in the 2024-25 Budget.
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Question reference: S6W-24115
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 21 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided not to provide business rates relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in 2024-25, in light of this being provided in Wales and England.
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Question reference: S6W-24111
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) basic, (b) intermediate, and (c) higher business rate has been in each year since 1999-00 and what the business rate is for 2024-25.
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Question reference: S6W-24110
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with representatives of the retail industry prior to its announcement in the Budget that it is exploring the introduction of a non-domestic rates Public Health Supplement on grocery retailers.
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Question reference: S6W-24112
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will fulfil its commitment in its Framework for Tax, and the recommendation of the Barclay Review of non-domestic rates, to restore the level playing field with England for commercial premises liable for the higher property rate.
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Question reference: S6W-24345
- Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to propose a debate in the Parliament on Public Petition PE1859.