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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

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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 18 December 2025
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Question reference: S6W-15431

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the final version of its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan will include a full assessment of the climate change implications, including any impact on the 1.5C objective, of currently consented oil and gas extraction, and (a) whether and (b) how it will take action to accelerate the transition.

Question reference: S6W-15434

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6F-01844 by Nicola Sturgeon on 23 February 2023, whether the next iteration of the Climate Change Plan will include proposals and policies to protect and enhance Scotland’s marine carbon stores.

Question reference: S6W-15432

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6F-01844 by Nicola Sturgeon on 23 February 2023, when it plans to publish the next iteration of the Climate Change Plan.

Question reference: S6W-15225

  • Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-08612 by Humza Yousaf on 1 June 2022, whether it can provide an update on any ongoing discussions with the UK Government regarding the seeking of a lasting solution to the reported hormone replacement therapy supply issues.

Question reference: S6W-15673

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by George Adam on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Environment and Land Reform has used WhatsApp to discuss government business.

Question reference: S6W-15662

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by George Adam on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport has used WhatsApp to discuss government business.

Question reference: S6W-15633

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote bee health.

Question reference: S6W-15665

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by George Adam on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Parliamentary Business has used WhatsApp to discuss government business.

Question reference: S6W-15677

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by George Adam on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Social Security and Local Government has used WhatsApp to discuss government business.

Question reference: S6W-15676

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by George Adam on 14 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Equalities and Older People has used WhatsApp to discuss government business.