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-02990
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the recruitment of additional headache specialists and consultant neurologists, as recommended in the Migraine Trust report, Dismissed for too long.
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Question reference: S6W-02921
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with osteoporosis remain on anti-osteoporosis medication after one year, and what steps it has taken to improve adherence rates.
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Question reference: S6W-02991
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how it supported the Migraine Trust's Migraine Awareness Week 2021, which ran from 5 to 11 September, and whether it will support the week in the future.
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Question reference: S6W-02942
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many reports there have been of dementia patients being moved between wards at night (boarding) in each year since 1999.
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Question reference: S6W-02919
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to (a) address the reported backlog and (b) reduce waiting times for bone density (DEXA) scans for people who are at high risk of fracture due to osteoporosis.
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Question reference: S6W-02945
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend breast cancer screening for women over 80.
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Question reference: S6W-02913
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what support is provided to NHS general dental services to offer information on appointments in accessible formats, including large print.
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Question reference: S6W-02934
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many planning decisions have been called in by ministers in each year since 1999.
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Question reference: S6W-02946
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to appoint a new National Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care for Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-02986
- Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 27 September 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it will contribute towards the £170 million regeneration works to support investment in site infrastructure at the North Shore area of Ardrossan, which includes a new community campus, harbour and marina improvements, international marine science centre and residential and business developments.
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