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-26558
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 9 December 2019
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed sale of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and what the latest timetable is for completion of the process.
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Question reference: S5O-03896
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to request a section 30 order under the Scotland Act 1998 on 13 December.
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Question reference: S5O-03864
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure farmers are supported to operate in an environmentally sustainable way.
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Question reference: S5O-03823
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to tackle loneliness among older people.
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Question reference: S5W-26277
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 07 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 15 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of all recipients of funding from the Investing in Communities Fund in the current year, also broken down by amount.
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Question reference: S5O-03796
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the national action plan on neurological conditions, which was first announced on 14 September 2017.
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Question reference: S5F-03719
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 11 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2019
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce levels of diabetes, heart disease and stroke among over 65s.
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Question reference: S5W-26119
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 31 October 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 11 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what improvement work is planned for the A77, and what the (a) cost and (b) timeline is for this.
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Question reference: S5W-26141
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 01 November 2019
- Current Status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 11 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government when successful applicants to the Investing in Communities Fund will be informed, in light of the extended deadline of 31 October having now passed.
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Question reference: S5O-03766
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the delivery of mental health services delivered by third sector organisations.