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.

Question reference: S3W-00730

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue to fund and support Architecture and Design Scotland.

Question reference: S3W-00721

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue the policy of honouring the artistic independence of the Arts Council and Scottish Screen.

Question reference: S3W-00737

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue the policy of support and funding for the Gaelic digital broadcasting channel.

Question reference: S3W-00743

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue to fund and support the New Arts Sponsorship Awards scheme.

Question reference: S3W-00738

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive what its priorities are for Gaelic-medium education.

Within theframework of the National Plan for Gaelic, Scottish ministers recognise thevital role that Gaelic medium education plays in creating a sustainable futurefor Gaelic in Scotland. Our priorities will be to look at ways of increasingnumbers within Gaelic medium education at all levels, to ensure there areadequate numbers of Gaelic teachers available and that both pupils and teachershave access to good quality resources and support.

Question reference: S3W-00725

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue the policy of prioritising cultural entitlements for Scotland’s people.

Question reference: S3W-00742

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it recognises the success of the New Arts Sponsorship Awards scheme.

Question reference: S3W-00719

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will introduce the Culture Bill which has now completed its consultation phase.

Question reference: S3W-00723

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue the funding and promotion of the Youth Music initiative.

Question reference: S3W-00733

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 07 June 2007
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 20 June 2007

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will announce the next round of funding for international development.

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