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-03472
- Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make to Loganair to ensure that constituents in Na h-Eileanan an Iar are not disadvantaged as a result of recent changes to flight timetables.
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Question reference: S6O-03463
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to consult on the introduction of a carbon emissions land tax for large landowners.
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Question reference: S6O-03475
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve facilities at railway stations operated by ScotRail.
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Question reference: S6O-03468
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any accessibility issues in relation to the inter-islands air service in Orkney and similar public service obligation operations in other island communities.
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Question reference: S6O-03452
- Asked by: Roz McCall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to promote Scottish manufacturing.
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Question reference: S6O-03464
- Asked by: Clare Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the reduction in Scotland’s capital budget as a result of changes to Scotland’s block grant.
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Question reference: S6O-03461
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes ethical procurement processes across the public sector, to embed principles such as fair work and sustainability, including in the college and university sector.
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Question reference: S6O-03460
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact of the updated fiscal framework.
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Question reference: S6O-03459
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to support businesses to address reported declining retail sales.
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