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-27482
- Asked by: Roz McCall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many pupils were reported as being absent from school due to reasons relating to employment commitments of parents, in the last year.
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Question reference: S6W-27393
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many homes have been built through the Islands Housing Fund in each year since 2016-17.
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Question reference: S6W-27410
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how early retirement has impacted the number of active teachers, and what steps are being taken to address any potential teacher shortages arising from any such trend.
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Question reference: S6W-27437
- Asked by: Tess White, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has held discussions with (a) local authorities and (b) COSLA regarding updating the Supporting transgender young people in schools guidance, in light of the findings of the final report of the Cass Review, which was published in April 2024.
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Question reference: S6W-27446
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on implementation of the Investor Panel's recommendation 16, and whether such a mechanism has been designed.
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Question reference: S6W-27428
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with food delivery industry employers, including on matters of fair work, employment rights and safety.
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Question reference: S6W-27494
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what funding is available for projects working to support and improve the lives of former service personnel and their families in 2024-25, including any projects that are run by veterans themselves, in the absence of the Scottish Veterans Fund.
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Question reference: S6W-27422
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any knowledge or information regarding the level of compliance with the new repairing standards for fire safety and electrical fittings in Scottish households, which came into force in March 2024.
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Question reference: S6W-27395
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many homes have been built through the Rural Housing Fund in each year since 2016-17.
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Question reference: S6W-27387
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 10 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to promote understanding of the reported National Crime Agency (NCA) alert of "sextortion" to all primary and secondary schools in Scotland.
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