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-03830
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support the university sector during the current academic year.
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Question reference: S6O-03828
- Asked by: Lorna Slater, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure access to advice and advocacy for civil justice issues, especially for people in rural and island communities, in light of the reported recent reduction in funding for the Early Resolution and Advice Programme.
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Question reference: S6O-03818
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed closure of Edinburgh's People's Story Museum.
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Question reference: S6O-03821
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in reforming the female custodial estate.
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Question reference: S6O-03814
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Creative Scotland is fit for purpose as an arts funding body.
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Question reference: S6O-03816
- Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the total monetary cost has been, including in relation to travel, accommodation and staff and ministerial working time, of all overseas trips taken by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture since his appointment in 2021.
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Question reference: S6O-03822
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding their role in addressing food crime, in light of reports of counterfeit vodka being seized in the Central Scotland region.
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Question reference: S6O-03817
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with local arts organisations to address any current challenges they face in maintaining their operations.
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Question reference: S6O-03836
- Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans there are for the future provision of Gaelic education in primary schools in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency.
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Question reference: S6O-03813
- Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address reported concerns regarding the future of arts funding in Scotland.
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