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: S6W-15333
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take, within its devolved powers under the Scotland Act 1998, to address workplace bullying.
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Question reference: S6W-15334
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support those affected by workplace bullying.
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Question reference: S6W-15336
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what financial support it provides to organisations that support workers who are not members of a trade union and are affected by workplace bullying.
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Question reference: S6W-15337
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 7 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the Health and Safety Executive on issues of workplace bullying.
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Question reference: S6W-15030
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 16 February 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 6 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates any financial benefit will be to David MacBrayne Ltd from Associated British Ports’ acquisition of Solent Gateway Ltd.
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Question reference: S6W-15278
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase awareness of the importance of a power of attorney, particularly for those who may benefit more from having a power of attorney, as highlighted by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review.
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Question reference: S6W-15274
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the recommendation of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review for the act of a GP completing a power of attorney (POA) certificate to be included as an NHS-funded service, whether it plans to implement the recommendation, and, if so, within what timescale, and whether any financial support will be made available to people who apply for a POA certificate prior to implementation.
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Question reference: S6W-15276
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to develop an advice helpline or online support for those who hold a power of attorney, as recommended by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review, and, if so, within what timescale.
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Question reference: S6W-15277
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken regarding the recommendation of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review that the development of support, training and guidance for attorneys should include "consideration of ways in which access to granting a power of attorney may be eased".
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Question reference: S6W-15279
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken regarding the recommendation of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review that the development of support, training and guidance for attorneys should include "consideration of ways in which the cost of a power of attorney can be eased".
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