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-01034
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 April 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 May 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what duty local authorities have to assist disabled people who reside in mobile or park homes under the Chronically Sick And Disabled Persons (Scotland) Act 1972.
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Question reference: S6W-07504
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 March 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 8 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the most recent levels at which business rates begin to be paid for the rateable value of individual properties in Scotland, and how that compares with (a) England and (b) Wales.
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Question reference: S6O-00921
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 March 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the consultation on a draft national plan to end the need for food banks.
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Question reference: S6O-00790
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 February 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 March 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact on Scotland's Covid Recovery Strategy due to the UK Government's decision to end the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Question reference: S6W-06124
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 February 2022
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 21 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review and reconsider the Control of Entry arrangements for community pharmacy services, in light of reported calls that this may provide a fairer, equal and transparent process for applicants whereby local interests and needs are prioritised over competitor interests.
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Question reference: S6W-05349
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 24 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the waiting time for surgery for Priority 4 gynaecology patients, in light of some patients being informed that the waiting time for some procedures is currently over 100 weeks.
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Question reference: S6O-00673
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its proposals on green ports as part of the wider investment to support a green recovery.
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Question reference: S6W-05393
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 24 December 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 11 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what level of funding can be provided by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to stabilise and develop the site of Mavisbank House in Loanhead; what engagement HES is undertaking with relevant stakeholders to take forward development of this site; what short-term developments HES anticipates for this project, and whether HES will take a leadership role in the site's development.
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Question reference: S6O-00554
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 December 2021
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed works at Sheriffhall roundabout as part of its £300 million commitment to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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Question reference: S6W-04446
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 12 November 2021
- Current Status: Answered by Maggie Chapman on 25 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what consideration has been given to the length of time taken to process motions and questions submitted by MSPs.