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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

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search.  There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 21 August 2025
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Question reference: S6O-02686

  • Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how its agricultural development projects will boost organic produce and improve environmental practice, as part of its work towards achieving its net zero targets.  

Question reference: S6O-02702

  • Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to local authorities to help reduce the number of people on social housing waiting lists.

Question reference: S6O-02688

  • Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its winter preparedness plan will aim to reduce pressure on the NHS.

Question reference: S6O-02681

  • Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the development of rural skills to help deliver its commitments in relation to peatland restoration in the Programme for Government 2023-24.

Question reference: S6O-02690

  • Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps are being taken to increase recruitment and retention of staff in the Scottish Ambulance Service this winter.

Question reference: S6O-02684

  • Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to support farmers to protect crops, including from future flood-related damage.

Question reference: S6O-02695

  • Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on eliminating long waiting times for NHS patients.

Question reference: S6O-02692

  • Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the winter COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Question reference: S6O-02696

  • Asked by: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what the current average processing time is for Adult Disability Payment applications.

Question reference: S6O-02680

  • Asked by: Kaukab Stewart, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to support community gardens.