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
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Question reference: S6W-27154
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Scottish industries to use hydrogen in their decarbonisation plans, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27167
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is (a) strengthening existing relationships and (b) developing new bilateral partnerships in relation to the potential of hydrogen, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27175
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26883 by Gillian Martin on 30 April 2024, whether it will publish the recommendations of the Transmission Network Short Life Working Group.
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Question reference: S6W-27170
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in building the evidence base and support for international cooperation on the development of infrastructure, transport routes and international supply chains in relation to hydrogen projects, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27166
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in supporting a growing Scottish skills base in hydrogen for transport, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27156
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it is working collaboratively with the transport sector to drive down the cost of hydrogen in transport applications and encourage uptake of both hydrogen and battery-electric vehicles, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27155
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress it has made in helping to facilitate the roll-out of the infrastructure needed for hydrogen vehicles to operate in Scotland, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27174
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on funding for a Hydrogen Business Development service, delivered through the Energy Technology Partnership, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27159
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is engaging with the UK Government to expedite progress on amending regulations and legislation to (a) support hydrogen blending and (b) accelerate decisions on the role of 100% hydrogen in the gas grid, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
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Question reference: S6W-27153
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting the development of Regional Hydrogen Hubs where production is coupled with multiple end use applications and helping to stimulate demand, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.