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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-01998

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 July 2021
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 26 August 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) theatres, (b) music venues, (c) dance halls and (d) cinemas have permanently closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Scottish Government is concerned that some cultural venues have permanently closed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions essential to helping safeguard the health and wellbeing of the country.

We are aware of the personal and professional impacts that these permanent closures continue to have on the Creative Industries and on individuals. The Scottish Government has worked with Creative Scotland throughout the pandemic to deliver essential funding to prevent insolvency and the closure of venues with funds such as the Grassroots Music Venue Stabilisation Fund.

It is deeply disappointing that, despite the efforts of the Scottish Government and its public bodies, cultural venues still faced permanent closure during the pandemic. The Scottish Government will work with Creative Scotland to explore the impact of the pandemic on venue closures nationally.

Question reference: S6W-01962

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 July 2021
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 26 August 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure diversity in its Environmental Champions.

The First Minister’s Environmental Council encompass a diverse range of global experts. The group’s membership and remit was announced on the 22 nd of August (details here ). Appointments were made in line with the guidance and requirements set out in the Scottish Government’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, People Strategy and guidance on arranging advice for Ministers. Whilst the First Minister’s Environmental Council is an ad hoc group we have also aligned to the Code of Practice published by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Question reference: S6W-01925

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 26 August 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress regarding its peatland restoration targets.

Question reference: S6O-00089

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the impact parental smoking has on child poverty.

Question reference: S6O-00092

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help protect people participating in football activities, particularly children and young people, in light of research suggesting a link between repeated heading of footballs and dementia later in life.

Question reference: S6O-00094

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its programme for mental health within the NHS Recovery Plan.

Question reference: S6O-00091

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the antisocial use of quad bikes, trail bikes and other off-road vehicles.

Question reference: S6O-00093

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to enshrining a rule in the National Planning Framework 4, where, for every new building, 1% of the cost is given to the arts.

Question reference: S6O-00090

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to implement the recommendations in Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy.

Question reference: S6O-00077

Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has commissioned of the likely costs to homeowners and landlords of reaching net zero emissions in housing by 2045.