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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 5 October 2025
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Question reference: S5W-08636

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that there is no variation in waiting times accross the country for access to psychological therapies.

Question reference: S5W-08655

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to make careers in mental health more attractive.

Question reference: S5W-08654

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what mental health training is given to (a) local authority housing and (b) housing association staff.

Question reference: S5W-08641

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps Healthcare Improvement Scotland is taking to implement the 2017-2027 Mental Health Strategy.

Question reference: S5W-08637

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the availability of fast and effective treatment for first episode psychosis.

Question reference: S5W-08647

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase the uptake of smoking cessation programmes by people with mental health problems.

Question reference: S5W-08646

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards offer liaison psychiatry.

Question reference: S5W-08642

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding how it helps to meet the needs of veterans with mental health problems and their families.

Question reference: S5W-08649

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to alleviate the pressures faced by mental health officers.

Question reference: S5W-08645

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 April 2017
  • Current Status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 24 April 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the side effects of psychiatric medications are appropriately monitored.