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: S6O-02896
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 December 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the costs of the licensing schemes contained within the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will be covered by the licence fees.
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Question reference: S6W-22756
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 November 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its research, conducted by Rocket Science, into vigils and protests that take place outside of hospitals and clinics offering abortion services.
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Question reference: S6O-02784
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 16 November 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider having a third exhibition area, in light of there being considerable demand for such spaces.
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Question reference: S6O-02511
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 September 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further information regarding the Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group.
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Question reference: S6O-02483
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential introduction of strict liability in Scottish football.
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Question reference: S6W-19897
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent known level of Income Tax paid at the UK median wage for all employees is in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with the level paid in the rest of the UK.
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Question reference: S6W-19898
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 July 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent known level at which business rates begin to be paid for the rateable value of individual properties is in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with the level in (a) England and (b) Wales.
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Question reference: S6O-02403
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 June 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for the future of community link practitioners working with GP practices, in particular in more deprived areas.
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Question reference: S6F-02252
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 12 June 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2023
To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to mark Clean Air Day.
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Question reference: S6O-02390
- Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 June 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will provide an update on the efficiency of the passholder secure entry system to the Parliament, in light of reports that passholders are experiencing difficulties in gaining access.
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