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-02665
- Asked by: Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it last received an update from the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland on any complaints regarding local bus services.
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Question reference: S6O-02655
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its long-term labour market strategy, what steps it is taking to address any skills shortages affecting the economy.
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Question reference: S6O-02662
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of a potential £200 million rise in non-domestic rates.
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Question reference: S6O-02659
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the financial cost will be of its recently announced council tax freeze policy.
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Question reference: S6O-02654
- Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing any labour shortages or skills gaps affecting the economy as a result of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S6O-02666
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it defines "sustainability" when creating policies aimed at reaching its net zero targets.
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Question reference: S6O-02651
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to boost hydrogen production in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-02669
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with COSLA to discuss climate adaptation funding.
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Question reference: S6O-02670
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve rail services for passengers in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.
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Question reference: S6O-02657
- Asked by: Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the overall effectiveness of financial memorandums.
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