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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: S5O-00352

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 November 2016
Current Status: Awaiting answer

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland's standard operating procedures for unauthorised sites used by Gypsy/Travellers.

Question reference: S5O-00306

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 November 2016
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Awaiting answer

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to address the reported concerns of farmers and industry representatives regarding new rules on linked holdings.

Question reference: S5W-03746

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 October 2016
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 27 October 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland regarding the ban on GM crops.

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to maintaining its opt out from growing GM crops for the lifetime of this Parliament in order to protect the clean, green image of Scotland's £14 billion food and drink sector. I receive regular advice and updates on key issues related to my portfolio, including GM, from the Chief Scientific Adviser for Rural Affairs, Food and the Environment who, in turn, liaises with the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland in order that she is sighted on Rural Economy and Environment portfolio issues.

Question reference: S5O-00260

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Current Status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 26 October 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on town centre regeneration programmes on the Buchan coast.

Local authorities remain responsible for local regeneration and local economic development. They are best placed to respond to local circumstances, working with their communities to develop the right vision for their town centres.

The Scottish Government is providing support to Aberdeenshire Council by providing £1m through our Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to support the Fraserburgh 2021 project that will help accelerate significant transformational change within the town. Through the same fund we are also investing £0.295m in Banff to help upgrade the museum and bring the derelict Meal House on Bridge Street back into use.

Question reference: S5O-00192

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 28 September 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the SQA regarding the future of the Scottish Baccalaureate.

Question reference: S5O-00179

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 22 September 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on funding for NHS Grampian.

In 2016-17, NHS Grampian’s resource budget increased to £882.3 million. This was a 6.6% uplift on the previous year - the highest increase of any Territorial Health Board.

As is the case with all other Health Boards, the NHS Grampian budget for 2017-18 will be agreed as part of the forthcoming Spending Review and Budget Bill process, which will be subject to approval by the Scottish Parliament.

Question reference: S5W-02298

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S5W-01778

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 August 2016
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 26 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit funding to continue with the current pillar 1 schemes set out in the common agricultural policy until 2020, in particular the Basic Payment Scheme.

<>The UK Government is responsible for this funding and has confirmed that common agriculture policy (CAP) Pillar One subsidy schemes will be guaranteed until 2020. However contracts for CAP Pillar Two projects beginning after the autumn statement will receive no such treatment.

European funding is vital to our farmers, and it also makes a valuable contribution to the fishing industry and the wider rural economy. We therefore will continue to urge the UK Government to guarantee crucial EU funding streams to end uncertainty and help bring stability to the economy.

Question reference: S5W-01757

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 August 2016
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 18 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether, following the EU referendum result, it will commit to continue with the Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020, including the spending commitments.

It is for the UK Government to provide further clarity on future Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (CAP) funding. The recent announcement from HM Treasury provides some reassurance, particularly in relation to the continuation of Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (CAP )Pillar 1 funding until the end of the Multiannual Financial Framework in 2020. However, it fails to provide comprehensive, long-term guarantees for any Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (CAP) Pillar 2 commitments under the Scottish Rural Development Programme arising after the UK Government’s Autumn Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution Derek Mackay and I have written to our UK Government counterparts seeking urgent discussions on these matters.

Question reference: S5W-01576

Asked by: Peter Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 July 2016
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 15 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will be in a position to provide the initial common agricultural policy payments for the latest cycle by October 2016 and, if so, whether it will do so.