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-02917
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 22 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason regular cervical screening tests have been changed from every three to every five years.
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Question reference: S6W-02196
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 August 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 14 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that some people who have received their second COVID-19 vaccination on or after 22 July 2021 have experienced delays in their online vaccination status certificate being updated.
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Question reference: S6W-01682
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 13 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider reviewing self-isolation guidelines for staff working in social care in order to ensure that an adequate level of care can be maintained with minimal disruption (a) for vulnerable young people and (b) in all social care settings.
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Question reference: S6W-02154
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 August 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government when it will launch its public consultation on restricting the advertising and promotion of electronic cigarettes, and what the anticipated timetable is for introducing any such measures.
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Question reference: S6W-02089
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 August 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) bursary and (b) financial support is available to medical students to assist with their studies, including to support those having to study at home.
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Question reference: S6W-01591
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider expanding the number of suppliers offering COVID-19 testing kits to those travelling abroad.
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Question reference: S6W-01298
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 16 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to 17-year-olds entering further or higher education in 2021-22 prior to the start of the academic year.
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Question reference: S6W-01856
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 July 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 August 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support is being offered to dental practices to assist them in addressing long waiting times for patients.
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Question reference: S6W-00442
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 03 June 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 18 June 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that there are no discrepancies in pay between nurses and other healthcare workers who administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
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