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-00291
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 27 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 16 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any research regarding the benefits of using Ivermectin as a prophylactic measure in the treatment of COVID-19.
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Question reference: S6W-00472
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 15 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been (a) charged and (b) convicted of altering images or producing deepfake pornographic material in each year since 2017.
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Question reference: S6W-00480
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 14 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government which universities have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism
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Question reference: S6W-00290
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 27 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 14 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place for individuals whose circumstances require them to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination in a different UK nation from where they received their first dose.
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Question reference: S6W-00297
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 27 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 8 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will define religious events, such as Baptisms and Holy Communions, as “life events” in order for them to take place safely, allowing for celebration in residential and public places.
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Question reference: S6W-00133
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 20 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government by what date a decision will be announced on social distancing measures at events such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and what action is being taken to safeguard the viability of such cultural events and protect jobs.
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Question reference: S6W-00239
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support town centre businesses affected by the change of working patterns with more people working from home in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6W-00240
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government when children under the age of 18, especially those with health conditions, will be able to access the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Question reference: S6W-00238
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review non-domestic rates.
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Question reference: S6W-00082
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 May 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide guidance on the vaccine certification required by some cruise companies to allow passengers to sail.
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