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
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Question reference: S6W-24467
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 12 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 19 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on the planning application currently being considered by the Energy Consents Unit under reference ECU00004523.
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Question reference: S6W-24060
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 22 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-23433 by Joe FitzPatrick on 13 December 2023, what its response is to reported concerns that (a) local authority planning teams are unable to process planning applications for renewable technologies beyond onshore wind, such as hydrogen, due to gaps in knowledge around these new types of technology and (b) current legislation, including the National Planning Framework provisions of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, is not keeping up with the development of new technologies.
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Question reference: S6W-24468
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 12 January 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how long the Energy Consents Unit takes on average to determine applications following referral from local authorities.
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Question reference: S6O-02999
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 January 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the announcements made in its Budget, what action it is taking to ensure that well-established community mental health services are appropriately funded.
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Question reference: S6W-24064
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 22 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-22664 by Patrick Harvie on 16 November 2023, what its position is on how the proposal that "Owner occupied homes that have ended their use of polluting heating by 2033 will not be required to meet the minimum energy efficiency standard", as set out in its consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill, promotes a "fabric first approach".
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Question reference: S6W-24052
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to reviewing the effectiveness of current funding allocations for energy efficiency and low-carbon heating courses.
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Question reference: S6W-24061
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its consultation on the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill, whether it will provide any examples of lenders offering time-limited interest-free loans to cover the capital costs of energy efficiency measures and the installation of clean heat systems.
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Question reference: S6W-24074
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to gathering data on double glazing and draught-proofing measures fitted in Scotland's buildings.
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Question reference: S6W-24069
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what funding currently exists for energy efficiency SMEs to upskill or re-skill their current workforce.
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Question reference: S6W-24053
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 December 2023
- Current Status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 17 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing compensation to heat pump installer companies to cover lost income while staff participate in training programmes.