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.
Criathragan Hide all filters
Displaying 98 questions Show Answers
Question reference: S6O-02295
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how many farmers and crofters it has supported this year through the Single Application Form.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-02278
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the role that it anticipates that the low carbon and renewables sector will play in the transition to net zero, including on any relevant discussions that took place at the recent All-Energy conference in Glasgow.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-17803
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 May 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to support carbon capture utilisation and storage.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-17804
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 May 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to help households deal with increased energy bills.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-02180
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 April 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding projects in Scotland that will contribute to meeting net zero targets.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-17153
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 06 April 2023
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Angus Robertson on 11 April 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to engage with the Scottish Connections international community and expand its work with Scottish diaspora networks.
Answer
Question reference: S6F-01996
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 27 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact of the anticipated 1 April rise in energy bills on household finances in Scotland.
Answer
Question reference: S6W-16205
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 March 2023
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Mairi McAllan on 27 March 2023
To ask Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its response to Environmental Standards Scotland’s improvement report following its investigation into air quality.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-02093
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Learning for Sustainability Action Plan in educational settings in the north east.
Answer
Question reference: S6O-02026
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, 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 policy is for the migration strategy in an independent Scotland, including how it could address any workforce and recruitment challenges resulting from the withdrawal from the European Union.