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-08424
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 06 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) trade unions representing drivers and (b) ScotRail regarding drivers’ pay, and what action is being taken to avoid any further disputes.
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Question reference: S6O-01120
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 May 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when the scoping exercise into the availability of specialist services within NHS boards for miscarriage and unexpected pregnancy complications will be completed.
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Question reference: S6W-08451
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ash Regan on 18 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill, what assessment has been made of shortening the proposed window, of 27 October to 10 November, for the supply of fireworks to 30 October to 5 November, as recommended by the Dogs Trust.
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Question reference: S6W-08450
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ash Regan on 18 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill, what consideration it has given to the Dogs Trust’s recommendation to require licence holders to record on the relevant local authority website any display that they intend to hold.
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Question reference: S6W-08452
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ash Regan on 18 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill, what assessment has been made of shortening the proposed window, of 27 October to 12 November, for the use of fireworks to 2 to 8 November, as recommended by the Dogs Trust.
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Question reference: S6W-08426
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 06 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 16 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is monitoring the level of rainfall in Scotland, and what measures are being put in place to address the potential risk of water shortages in the summer.
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Question reference: S6W-08425
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 06 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 16 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle Scotland’s reported litter problem, in light of comments by Keep Scotland Beautiful regarding a "looming litter emergency", and whether local authorities will be given support to help address this.
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Question reference: S6W-08274
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will meet with the Fornethy House Residential School Survivors campaign group.
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Question reference: S6W-08276
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether there will be a public inquiry into the reported alleged abuse affecting approximately 130 girls attending Fornethy House Residential School between the 1930s and 1960s.
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Question reference: S6W-08275
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 May 2022
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what support will be given to women who have alleged to have been physically and sexually abused while attending short-term respite or holiday care between the 1930s and 1960s.
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