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: S5O-02662
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 November 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to tackle the illegal puppy trade.
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Question reference: S5W-20094
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 November 2018
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Clare Haughey on 22 November 2018
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the full report of Dr Anne MacDonald’s research into out-of-area placements and delayed discharges for people with a learning disability.
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Question reference: S5W-19969
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 November 2018
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Jeane Freeman on 16 November 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made with the integrated health and social care workforce plan.
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Question reference: S5O-02567
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 November 2018
- Current Status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 15 November 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the structural issues at the Station Hotel in Ayr.
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Question reference: S5O-02465
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 October 2018
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the Respiratory Improvement Taskforce.
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Question reference: S5W-19232
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 October 2018
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Fergus Ewing on 5 October 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made to deliver a BPS loan scheme in 2018.
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Question reference: S5W-19120
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 28 September 2018
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 1 October 2018
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its consultation on restricting the promotion and marketing of targeted food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt where they are sold to the public.
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Question reference: S5O-02393
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides for veterans.
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Question reference: S5T-01190
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 03 September 2018
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with ScotRail and South Ayrshire Council regarding the implemented exclusion zone around Ayr railway station, which is causing disruption for passengers travelling south of Ayr to Girvan and Stranraer.
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Question reference: S5W-18384
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 23 August 2018
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Fergus Ewing on 24 August 2018
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure the long-term health of Scotland's forests and environment by reducing chemical use in forestry while protecting young trees from fatal attacks by pine weevils.
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