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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 27 April 2024
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Question reference: S6W-26968

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 22 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how many colorectal (a) clinical nurse specialists and (b) surgeons were employed by NHS Lanarkshire in 2019.

Question reference: S6W-26809

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 12 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-23975 by Mairi McAllan on 18 January 2024, whether it can detail any work that it has undertaken in relation to exploring joining the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) as a core member, and whether it will provide an update on its position on BOGA membership ahead of the publication of the Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

Question reference: S6W-26802

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 April 2024

    Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on when it (a) last met and (b) will next meet with the UK Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero regarding Grangemouth refinery.

Question reference: S6W-26680

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 04 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for clinical assessment for suspected hernias in NHS Lanarkshire.

Question reference: S6W-26946

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 9 May 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the statement to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2024, by the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, aligns with the global affairs framework of good global citizenship.

Question reference: S6W-26949

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 22 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 24 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include crofts in its proposed pilot scheme on methane supressing feed products. 

Question reference: S6W-26948

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 22 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 24 April 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish a pilot scheme on methane supressing feed products before January 2025. 

Question reference: S6W-26973

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 8 May 2024

To ask the Scottish Government which stakeholders it plans to consult in relation to the development of a National Service Specification for alcohol services, and when the National Service Specification will be published.

Question reference: S6W-26972

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 8 May 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it considers the National Service Specification for alcohol services will address the public health emergency of alcohol harm in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-26974

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 April 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 8 May 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26724 by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2024, whether it will publish its response regarding standardised approaches to bond calculations, inspections, and approvals in relation to housebuilding before July 2024.