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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 ��˿�� 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: S4O-04391

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the provision of emergency eye care.

Question reference: S4O-04351

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 May 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 May 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to meet skills needs in West Scotland.

Question reference: S4O-04330

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 May 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2015

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.

Question reference: S4O-04185

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 April 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the economy and public services.

Question reference: S4W-24852

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2015
Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 24 March 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the arguments set out in motion S4M-11154, and whether these reflect its policies on student residences and affordable housing.

Question reference: S4O-04180

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2015

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.

Question reference: S4O-04136

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact is of severe deprivation on a child’s educational attainment.

Question reference: S4W-24382

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 09 February 2015
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 24 February 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will to take to help students facing financial hardship during the summer.

The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all students are afforded the opportunity to access education whatever their personal circumstances. In addition to free tuition, students with a family income of less than £17,000 can access an annual minimum income of £7,500 (from 2014-15), through a combination of bursaries and loans. Students who have been in care can also apply for a grant, of up to £105 per week, towards their accommodation costs during the summer vacations.

In 2014, as part of a manifesto commitment, the summer exemption from council tax to students articulating from college to university was extended. Further support is also available through the discretionary funds we allocate to colleges and universities each year, which they can use to provide support to students who require additional assistance over the summer vacation.

Question reference: S4T-00941

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 16 February 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 February 2015

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a pilot scheme for the sale and consumption of alcohol at football matches.

Question reference: S4O-04006

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2015

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the economy in the West Scotland region.