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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: S5W-07338

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 20 February 2017
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 23 February 2017

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the need to licence sanctuaries and re-homing organisations as part of its review of the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) Act 2006.

The possible need for licensing and sanctuaries and rehoming agencies is being considered as part of an ongoing review of pet welfare. The Scottish Government has already held a number of meetings with stakeholders around that ongoing review; and will be looking at the need for regulation of sanctuaries and animal rehoming agencies. If the Scottish Ministers decide they need to be licensed, proposals will be brought forward in due course.

Question reference: S5O-00713

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 March 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the time taken to conclude cases in the courts.

Question reference: S5W-06511

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 7 February 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the Scottish Prison Service project, Shaping our Future.

Question reference: S5F-00874

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 06 February 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2017

To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to reduce the number of delayed discharges from hospitals.

Question reference: S5W-05722

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 10 January 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what consultation has taken place with local authorities on roundabout upgrades for wind turbine movement.

Consultation regarding abnormal load movements is the responsibility of the wind farm developer or the logistics company employed to move the abnormal load. They may be required to liaise with a number of stakeholders including the Police, Transport Scotland (if trunk roads are affected) and local authorities (if local roads are affected).

For wind farm developments, which have secured the necessary planning consents, the Scottish Government through Transport Scotland works with wind farm developers, hauliers and local authorities across Scotland to manage the impacts of abnormal load movements. Our objective is to ensure the needs of industry are met while minimising the risk to road safety and delays to other road users, and also safeguarding bridges from damage by overweight or over-height vehicles.

For example, Transport Scotland has had regular discussions with hauliers and Dumfries and Galloway Council during 2016 regarding wind turbine movements and the associated requirement for any trunk road network roundabout alterations.

Question reference: S5W-05721

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 10 January 2017

To ask the Scottish Government how many roundabout upgrades have taken place to allow for wind turbine movement.

Question reference: S5W-05720

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 10 January 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what consultation took place with Dumfries and Galloway Council prior to roundabout upgrades on the A75 and A76 for wind turbine movement.

Question reference: S5W-05724

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 10 January 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what costs were associated with roundabout upgrades in Scotland for wind turbine movement, how these costs were met and by whom.

Question reference: S5W-05723

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 19 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 10 January 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what costs were associated with roundabout upgrades on the A75 and A76 in Dumfries and Galloway for wind turbine movement, how these costs were met and by whom.

Question reference: S5W-05669

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 16 December 2016
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 21 December 2016

To ask the Scottish Government when a survey of school estates in Dumfries and Galloway (a) was last and (b) will next be conducted, and which schools were considered fit to deliver the curriculum for excellence at the last survey.