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-02025
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how many civil servants are working in its Constitutional Futures Division.
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Question reference: S6O-02023
- Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to dual the A90 between Ellon and Peterhead.
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Question reference: S6O-01996
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding an assessment of the impact of short-term let licencing on the rural economy.
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Question reference: S6O-02003
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding supporting sustainability of the rural economy in areas such as Argyll and Bute.
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Question reference: S6O-02012
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it is promoting the current consultation on the mobility component of the Adult Disability Payment, in light of reported concerns of campaigners that the eligibility criteria unfairly downgrade benefits for those with conditions such as MS.
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Question reference: S6O-02018
- Asked by: Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of any potential impact that the UK Government’s proposed Illegal Migration Bill could have on devolved social justice powers and the duties of Scottish local authorities.
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Question reference: S6O-02014
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle any economic inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
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Question reference: S6O-02011
- Asked by: Gillian Martin, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to prevent foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Question reference: S6O-02000
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports agriculture in Ayrshire.
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