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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: S6W-19603

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 30 June 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many Hong Kong BNO visa holders are currently enrolled in schools in each local authority area.

Question reference: S6W-18712

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many staff have completed the National Endoscopy Training Programme to date.

The National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP) offers a range of training packages to improve the quality of endoscopy care for patients in Scotland, helping to provide the clinical capacity needed to reduce Endoscopy and Cancer waiting times. This includes:

Immersion Training
Basic Endoscopy Skills Courses
Train the Trainer Course
Upskilling for Colonoscopy
Endoscopy Non-Technical Skills (ENTS)
National Assistant Practitioner Programme

As of 31 May 2023, over 380 staff have participated in NETP programmes, helping to develop the endoscopy workforce in a coordinated ‘Once for Scotland’ approach.

Question reference: S6W-19748

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is increasing diversity within the cultural sector.

Question reference: S6W-19747

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on the ways in which it is making the culture and heritage sector meet the 2025 Fair Work Nation commitments.

Question reference: S6W-19760

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is working with culture conveners from local government and culture trusts; whether it has established a joint meeting of arts and culture convenors, and, if so, when any such meeting took place.

The Scottish Government meets with the Culture Conveners from local government to discuss ways of working together, in line with shared priorities for the Culture sector.

There have been four meetings of the Culture Conveners since the publication of our Culture Strategy. These took place in November 2020, March 2021, December 2021, and January 2023.

The next Culture Conveners meeting is scheduled to take place with myself in early autumn.

Question reference: S6W-19827

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will receive any Barnett consequential funding as a result of the UK Government's £5 million fund for Arts Council England's Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund, and, if so, whether any such funding will be ring-fenced to support the Scottish grassroots music sector.

Question reference: S6W-19422

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 June 2023
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18387 by Mairi McAllan on 9 June 2023, whether it will provide an update on its work with ATCO and COSLA in developing the Community Bus Fund, and when it plans to launch the Community Bus Fund.

Question reference: S6W-19726

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with Scottish Opera since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.

Scottish Opera is one of Scotland’s five National Performing Companies and has met with Scottish Ministers on two occasions since May 2021.

On 7 October 2021, Scottish Opera held an introductory meeting and tour of the Scottish Opera studios with the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, where the importance of their outreach and community engagement work was discussed.

On 11 January 2023, Scottish Opera, along with the other National Performing Companies, met with the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, to explore how their international tours could further enhance the reputation and brand of Scotland overseas.

As a National Performing Company the Scottish Opera receive direct funding from Scottish Government. Scottish Government officials have met regularly since May 2021 with the Scottish Opera as part of normal grant management processes.

Question reference: S6W-19522

Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 June 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to prevent the closure of Ayr Ice Rink.

Local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental health of the nation. We recognise the importance of facilities, such as Ayr Ice Rink for the overall wellbeing of those who use them regularly.

In recognising the important role that ice rinks play in many communities the Scottish Government supported thirteen privately operated ice rinks with over two million pounds (£2m) during the pandemic, through our Covid sport fund. Ayr Ice Rink received £181,000 through this fund.

sportscotland, our national agency for sport, will be meeting with representatives of Ayr Ice Rink to understand the current situation at the local level. It is vital that partners at a local level work together to explore all avenues and approaches to support local sport and leisure facilities.

We will continue to keep a dialogue with sportscotland and the sector on these issues, and consider how we can further support the sector.

Question reference: S6W-19839

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 06 July 2023
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 17 July 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to change the paper form for the reusable nappy voucher in the Baby Box by adding an electronic QR code option, in order to improve uptake and ensure that the voucher is accessible to all.