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-23342
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 7 June 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take to ensure that economic growth in the south of Scotland is inclusive and sustainable.
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Question reference: S5W-23354
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 7 June 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what data will be gathered from communities and businesses in the region following the establishment of South of Scotland Enterprise.
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Question reference: S5W-23344
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 7 June 2019
To ask the Scottish Government where South of Scotland Enterprise will be based.
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Question reference: S5W-23435
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 May 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 6 June 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how forestry impacts on wild aquatic life, and what measures it is taking to alleviate the impact of any (a) acidification, (b) siltation and (c) eutrophication of the aquatic environment arising from this.
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Question reference: S5W-23487
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 May 2019
- Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 4 June 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been allocated through the Pupil Equity Fund for dyslexic assessments since 2017, broken down by local authority.
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Question reference: S5O-03290
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prevent passive smoking.
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Question reference: S5F-03351
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 May 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2019
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote active travel.
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Question reference: S5W-22620
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 11 April 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 May 2019
To ask the Scottish Government how many nurseries in each local authority area have been (a) built, (b) expanded and (c) refurbished in each year since 2016.
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Question reference: S5O-03220
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take in response to Christian persecution overseas.
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Question reference: S5W-22770
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 April 2019
- Current Status: Answered by James Wolffe QC on 30 April 2019
To ask the Scottish Government by what date the Speed Awareness Course working group will report on its findings regarding the infrastructure and guidance required for the introduction of courses, including the identification of potential course providers.
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