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: S6W-26990
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 April 2024
- Current Status: Answer expected on 9 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on (a) the uptake and (b) any assessment that it has made of the effectiveness of the Small Producers Pilot Fund, since it was launched.
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Question reference: S6W-26657
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported announcement from DADDS dental practice in Dumfries that it is to close, which will reportedly lead to the deregistration of 4,000 NHS patients, whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to support access to dental care for people residing within the Dumfries and Galloway Council area.
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Question reference: S6O-03332
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 April 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist the Scottish Prison Service in the recruitment of new officers, in light of reported concerns regarding an ageing prison officer workforce.
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Question reference: S6O-03293
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to reiterate the harms caused to both livestock and farmers by livestock worrying.
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Question reference: S6O-03188
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 March 2024
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with the health secretary regarding implementing the commitments contained within the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022.
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Question reference: S6W-25486
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 12 February 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure early and consistent diagnosis of severe asthma across the NHS.
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Question reference: S6W-25835
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its further consultation paper on restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt.
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Question reference: S6F-02874
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 26 February 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 February 2024
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the latest reported figures highlighting the impact of livestock worrying in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-25612
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 16 February 2024
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Maree Todd on 19 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress regarding its plans for delivering on its new Dementia Strategy for Scotland.
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Question reference: S6W-25463
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 February 2024
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 February 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to continue direct payments in the new rural support framework.