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-11311
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 October 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 1 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has applied for from the UK Government to put towards scoping work on the A75.
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Question reference: S6W-11208
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to a long-term plan for PPE to ensure there is an ongoing resilient supply of PPE and support manufacturers to develop sustainable solutions.
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Question reference: S6W-11211
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to clarify its procurement policy on maintaining a sustainable and resilient supply of PPE.
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Question reference: S6W-11212
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will investigate for what reason NHS workers, especially women, are reportedly not receiving PPE that fits them properly.
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Question reference: S6O-01486
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 October 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the £53 million reduction in the employability budget announced by the Deputy First Minister in September 2022.
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Question reference: S6W-11197
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 24 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss the Union Connectivity Review, in particular regarding future investment in the A75.
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Question reference: S6W-11198
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 24 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether there are any future meetings planned between its officials and the UK Government to discuss the recommendations outlined in the Union Connectivity Review regarding investment in both the A75 and A77.
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Question reference: S6W-11196
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 24 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions its officials have had with UK Government officials on the recommendations outlined in the Union Connectivity Review surrounding improvements to the A75 and A77.
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Question reference: S6W-11209
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it last placed an order with Alpha Solway for PPE.
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Question reference: S6W-11210
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 21 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is committed to domestic PPE manufacturing to ensure a sustainable and resilient supply.
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