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-27477
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to mark World Environment Day.
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Question reference: S6W-27463
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on better defining and capturing data on miscarriage nationally, in light of the findings in the Lancet series, Miscarriage Matters.
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Question reference: S6W-27476
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address any labour market barriers experienced by LGBTQ+ people.
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Question reference: S6W-27532
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has assessed how many hectares of peatland it has restored in the 2023-24 financial year.
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Question reference: S6W-27462
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason wellbeing economy has been removed from the title of the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic.
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Question reference: S6W-27529
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the (a) biodiversity strategy and (b) designation of a new national park.
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Question reference: S6W-27533
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned natural regeneration of the 4,600 hectares surrounding Loch Katrine by Forestry and Land Scotland, and whether it has met the target of 4,600 hectares.
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Question reference: S6W-27486
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will be sending representatives to attend COP29, and, if so, which ministers will be in attendance.
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Question reference: S6W-27534
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many hectares of new trees have been planted in Scotland’s national forest estate, since September 2023.
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Question reference: S6W-27478
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to engage with people and families with experience of pre-eclampsia ahead of World Pre-eclampsia Day.