Oral questions

Information on the latest parliamentary oral questions relating to issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them. For previous oral questions visit the directory or use the search facility.

Chinese Oral Question, 01/07/10 [S]
During Question Time on 1 July 2010 Andrew Welsh (SNP) asked the Scottish Government what funding and other resources it has allocated for the teaching of Chinese language, culture and history in schools, colleges and universities in the last two years and whether it is taking action to increase educational, economic and other contacts with China.

Education System Oral Question, 01/07/10 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 1 July 2010 Elizabeth Smith (Cons) asked the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking in light of remarks by Dirk Van Damme of the centre for educational research and innovation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that Scotland's education system is suffering from an achievement gap between rich and poor.

Care Leavers Oral Question, 24/06/10 [S}
During Question Time on 24 June 2010 Des McNulty (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to provide enhanced opportunities and more support for care leavers.

Language Skills Oral Question, 24/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 24 June 2010 Robert Brown (LD) asked the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied with the language skills of five-year-olds starting school.

Carers Strategy Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 17 June 2010 Sarah Boyack's (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what measures will be included in its carers strategy to ensure that local authority budget cuts do not impact negatively on carers.

Adaptations and Home Care Packages Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 17 June 2010 Des McNulty (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what additional support it will provide to children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions to ensure that their homes are provided with all necessary adaptations and that appropriate care packages are put in place to allow them to remain securely and comfortably at home with their families for as long as possible.

Asylum Seekers Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 17 June 2010 Anne McLaughlin (SNP) asked the First Minister what discussions have taken place between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government regarding the detention of children of asylum seekers.

Dance and Musical Theatre Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 17 June 2010 Mike Pringle (LD) asked the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to support talented young people who wish to achieve excellence in dance or musical theatre.

Pupil Safety Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 17 June 2010 Claire Baker (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure pupil safety in schools.

Teacher Employment Oral Question, 17/06/10 [S]
During Question Time on 17 June 2010 Karen Whitefield (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what action it will take to improve the employment prospects of newly qualified teachers.

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