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: S5W-14676
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 February 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 6 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) support and (b) funding it provides to unemployed people who require specific certifications to transition from one job sector to another.
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Question reference: S5W-14516
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 February 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 2 March 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what qualifications are required in order to become a police firearms officer, and whether candidates are required to undergo basic firearms training before being considered for such a position.
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Question reference: S5O-01836
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 February 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 February 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce drug use in prisons.
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Question reference: S5W-13937
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 18 January 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 26 January 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what new initiatives are being considered to support vulnerable children with mental health issues, in light of the reported decrease in the budget for child and adolescent mental health services.
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Question reference: S5W-13276
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 08 December 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 11 January 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to (a) monitor and (b) improve employment opportunities for young people with autism.
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Question reference: S5W-13542
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 9 January 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether the NHS take blood/saliva tests results provided by private laboratories into account when providing a clinical diagnosis, and if so, what criteria these laboratories must meet.
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Question reference: S5W-13565
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 22 December 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what emergency support measures are in place for people who could be affected by severe weather over the festive period.
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Question reference: S5W-12800
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 17 November 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 15 December 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what support it gives to inventors; how this support is promoted, and what methods it uses to encourage innovation.
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Question reference: S5O-01571
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 November 2017
- Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 6 December 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what support is being given to vulnerable people experiencing loneliness.
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Question reference: S5O-01461
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 November 2017
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the proposed tourism initiative, the North East 250.