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.
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To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the provision of publicly-funded childcare, in light of any consequential funding as a result of the UK Government's announcement regarding an increase in funded childcare in England.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the specific role that Scotland played in the British Empire is highlighted in (a) the school curriculum (b) further education.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it took into consideration the Supreme Court judgement on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate for an independence referendum when the First Minister created the post of a Minister for Independence, and, if so, whether it will publish all correspondence that relates to this.
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to enact the remaining sections of the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 that are not yet in force.
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason 16 August 2023 was selected as the launch date for the Deposit Return Scheme, in light of the chief executive of Circularity Scotland reportedly stating that it had identified the period of September to October 2023 as deliverable for the scheme launch but, even then, with a degree of risk.
To ask the Scottish Government which retailers it has met to discuss the Deposit Return Scheme since 1 January 2023.
To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities do not currently have Empty Homes Officers; how long these positions have been vacant for, and whether it will provide an update on whether it still plans for Empty Homes Officer support to be available across all of Scotland.
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on identifying the skills required in sectors of the economy that are key to achieving net zero.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken in relation to its commitment in its strategy paper, A Scotland for the future: the opportunities and challenges of Scotland's changing population, to "actively consider the Scottish Government's workplace footprint and explore opportunities to distribute our workforce across the country".
To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of the Additional Support for Learning Review Action Plan – Update November 2022, whether teachers have been able to access support and expertise from other professionals when this is required, and, if so, whether there have been any reoccurring concerns expressed on behalf of teachers.