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-25480
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 12 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 26 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what specific actions it is taking to reduce waiting times for ear, nose and throat treatment.
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Question reference: S6W-25106
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 26 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to minimise waste across NHS Scotland, including to encourage the return of used crutches, wheelchairs and walking frames.
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Question reference: S6W-24936
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support schools to use the correct digital infrastructure and technologies.
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Question reference: S6W-24923
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 29 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what measures it is taking to improve the take-up of languages in education.
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Question reference: S6W-25104
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to reduce the average processing times for power of attorney applications.
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Question reference: S6W-25105
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 01 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that the Office of the Public Guardian is sufficiently supported to perform its public duties.
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Question reference: S6W-25191
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 02 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 16 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is sufficiently equipped to respond to any hazards arising from battery storage facilities.
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Question reference: S6W-25190
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 02 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 16 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to equip and support the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to better respond to any hazards arising from battery storage facilities.
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Question reference: S6W-25189
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 02 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 16 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding any risks associated with an increasing number of battery storage facilities.
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Question reference: S6O-03095
- Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 February 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is tackling NHS waiting times for conditions affecting children, adolescents and young adults.