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-30737
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 16 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 10 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with outdoor fitness providers regarding (a) when they can restart all activities and (b) the guidance that will underpin such activities, and when it expects this guidance will be ready.
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Question reference: S5W-30736
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 16 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 10 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the safety of allowing outdoor fitness activities for adults in groups, provided appropriate health and safety measures are in place.
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Question reference: S5W-30837
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 10 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what the cost was of each external public relations contract that has it let in the (a) 2018-19, (b) 2019-20 and (c) current financial year.
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Question reference: S5W-30535
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 6 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that people who are shielding from COVID-19 feel safe when accessing healthcare spaces.
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Question reference: S5W-30923
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 6 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of shortages in the supply of HRT products, including patches, and what discussions it has had with relevant bodies about the supply chain.
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Question reference: S5W-30778
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 6 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-27374 by Jeane Freeman on 26 February 2020, whether any progress has been made on this issue.
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Question reference: S5W-30765
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 6 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government how many people were living in care homes at the end of (a) February and (b) June 2020, and how many admissions to care homes there were during same period.
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Question reference: S5W-30587
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 5 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to optimise uptake of the 2020 winter flu vaccinations, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S5W-30585
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 5 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government how pharmacies will be utilised in the delivery of vaccines going into the winter period.
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Question reference: S5W-30487
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 06 July 2020
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 5 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for the 2020 flu vaccination programme, and whether it plans to bring forward the timetable for this.
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