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: S4O-00027
- Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 June 2011
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that provision is made for extra costs associated with social housing in fragile rural communities.
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Question reference: S4W-00147
- Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2011
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 6 June 2011
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is guidance on appropriate ways to consult children regarding proposals to close schools.
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Question reference: S4W-00148
- Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2011
- Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 6 June 2011
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it recommends the involvement of external bodies in assisting local authorities on consulting with children regarding proposals for school closures and, if so, which bodies does it recommend.
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Question reference: S4O-00016
- Asked by: Mike MacKenzie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2011
- Current Status: Awaiting answer
To ask the Scottish Executive, given the pressure on public sector budgets, what steps have been taken to ensure that quality of support for disabled people is safeguarded.