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: S5O-04595
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it is having with the UK Government regarding the EU exit trade negotiations.
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Question reference: S5O-04484
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what role public transport has in ensuring a green economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question reference: S5O-04479
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 August 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on the role and contribution of showpeople and funfair operators to tourism.
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Question reference: S5T-02293
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 22 June 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 as NHS services resume.
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Question reference: S5O-04219
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2020
To ask the Scottish Government which measures in the draft Budget aim to boost economic growth, improve productivity and support improvements in innovation.
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Question reference: S5O-04112
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 February 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress with the reinstatement of the Levenmouth rail link.
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Question reference: S5O-04043
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reach marginalised groups affected by HIV.
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Question reference: S5O-03967
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 December 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2020
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to businesses that are committed to lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality.
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Question reference: S5O-03875
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 December 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in developing the draft statutory code of practice for funeral directors.
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Question reference: S5O-03764
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 November 2019
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2019
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness among young people of their employment rights.
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