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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

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Question reference: S5W-21438

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 26 February 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how many Regional Selective Assistance grants have been paid to projects in the (a) Argyll and Bute, (b) Highland, (c) Western Isles, (d) Moray, (e) Shetland Islands and (f) Orkney Islands council area in each year since 2016, also broken down by the total amount awarded.

Question reference: S5W-21112

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 January 2019
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 28 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many times and (b) on what dates it has sought (i) legal and (ii) other advice regarding holding a second independence referendum.

Question reference: S5W-21113

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 January 2019
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 28 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether its legal department is preparing advice regarding holding a second independence referendum.

Question reference: S5W-21111

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 January 2019
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 28 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has sought (a) legal and (b) other advice regarding holding a second independence referendum without seeking an order from the UK Government under section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998.

Question reference: S5W-21114

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 January 2019
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 28 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has sought external (a) legal and (b) other advice regarding holding a second independence referendum.

Question reference: S5O-02839

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to make ferry travel more accessible.

Question reference: S5O-02794

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update following the last meeting of the A83 Taskforce.

Question reference: S5W-20672

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 16 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its decision to cancel the Gourock-Dunoon ferry tender process and proceed with a direct award to CalMac, what steps will be taken by Transport Scotland to ensure that the Altmark requirements will be met.

The responsibility for operating a passenger-only ferry service between the town centres in Gourock and Dunoon is being transferred to CalMac, under provisions set out in their current contract for the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services.

The Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract is, and will continue to be, rigorously managed on an on-going basis to ensure compliance with all applicable law, including satisfying the Altmark criteria.

Question reference: S5W-20670

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 15 January 2019

All variations to the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract, including the planned transfer of the Gourock to Dunoon service, are scrutinised and rigorously assessed for value for money. Going forward, the Gourock to Dunoon route will be included as part of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract under variations to the contract. The subsidy grant for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract is monitored at regular stages throughout the year.

Question reference: S5W-20671

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 15 January 2019

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its decision to cancel the Gourock-Dunoon ferry tender process and proceed with a direct award to CalMac, when it will provide details of (a) future service levels, (b) future service vessels and (c) the introduction of RET fares on both Gourock-Dunoon ferry services.

The service will remain unchanged upon transfer, to facilitate the transition with the same timetable and ticketing arrangements as are currently in place. Any future changes will be fully assessed and evaluated and subject to existing consultation processes.

In line with my letter to you and fellow MSPs regarding the areas affected, further consideration will be given to vessel requirements going forward, in consultation with local stakeholders and trade unions, with a view to ensuring that the ferry service fully meets the needs of the community and passengers.

Any possible introduction of RET on the route will be considered in due course.