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: S6O-03902
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding cross-border machinery theft in rural areas, including the Scottish Borders.
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Question reference: S6O-03905
- Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support oil and gas companies to collaborate with renewables companies to test and deploy new technologies.
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Question reference: S6O-03907
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring adequate provision of enterprise support to businesses in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.
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Question reference: S6O-03904
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities to help secure the future of community libraries.
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Question reference: S6O-03903
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed.
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Question reference: S6O-03891
- Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.
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Question reference: S6O-03895
- Asked by: Alex Rowley, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address social isolation and loneliness.
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Question reference: S6O-03893
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the recent UK Government Budget will have on its aim to deliver social justice.
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Question reference: S6O-03883
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential implications for its policies on land reform and land use of a carbon emissions land tax.
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Question reference: S6O-03890
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to improve life expectancy and tackle any health inequalities affecting the most disadvantaged communities.
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