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.
Filter your results Hide all filters
Displaying 2230 questions Show Answers
Question reference: S6W-20905
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps are being taken to demonstrate the harmful environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes to school children.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20907
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether there are plans to ensure that shops do not sell disposable vapes to those under the age of 18, including carrying out shop audits or random spot checks.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20906
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what further regulations are being put in place to restrict those under the age of 18 from buying disposable vapes.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20908
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether there are plans to consider restricting or banning the sale of disposable vapes.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20904
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 19 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Zero Waste Scotland estimate that up to 2.7 million disposable vapes were littered in Scotland in 2022, whether it will provide an update on what action is being taken to prevent the detrimental impact that vapes can have on the environment.
Answer
Question reference: S6F-02380
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 September 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 September 2023
To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20984
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 September 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 15 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it next plans to review the regulation of property factors.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-21157
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Friday, 08 September 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 15 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the rationale for removing COVID-19 guidelines for wearing face coverings in healthcare settings.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20722
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to tackle the reported rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Scotland following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-20723
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 August 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to reduce waiting times for sexual health services.
Answer
![](/assets/images/loader.gif)