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-06276
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 February 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what the next steps are for the Hydrogen Action Plan, and when it anticipates that they will take place.
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Question reference: S6W-06277
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 February 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the responses to the consultation on the Draft Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-06065
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 February 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether the reported £700 million revenue from the ScotWind offshore wind leasing auction will be entirely ringfenced to support the transition to net zero and investment in infrastructure to maximise the supply chain job opportunities in Scotland from the auction.
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Question reference: S6W-06062
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 February 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 22 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how much of the reported £700 million revenue from the ScotWind offshore wind leasing auction is projected to be received in the financial year 2022-23.
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Question reference: S6O-00782
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 February 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to encourage dentists to continue treating NHS patients.
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Question reference: S6W-05782
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 28 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to tanning salon operators whose business was affected by the recent COVID-19 restrictions on the hospitality sector.
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Question reference: S6W-05369
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 23 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm if the format of the paper and downloadable versions of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate, which reportedly only include details of the two most recent COVID-19 vaccinations in the case of those who have also received a third, as a booster vaccination, is acceptable for international travel to countries that require proof of three vaccinations.
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Question reference: S6W-05370
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 23 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is the case that the format of the paper and downloadable versions of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate only include details of the two most recent COVID-19 vaccinations in the case of those who have also received a third, as a booster vaccination, and if this is the case, for what reasons has the decision been taken.
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Question reference: S6O-00682
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what resources will be provided to ensure that all students have equitable access to revision support ahead of any exams.
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Question reference: S6W-05246
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what financial support it will provide to compensate for the impact that recent temporary emergency COVID-19 restrictions have had on airports.
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