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
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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Question reference: S6O-04640
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Scotland participating in a UK-wide fan-led review of the live music industry, in light of the recent UK-wide survey of the industry.
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Question reference: S6O-04644
- Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s international relationships.
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Question reference: S6O-04668
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that those identified with dyslexia at school leave education with the appropriate supporting information needed to secure reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
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Question reference: S6O-04650
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Police Scotland in relation to its policy on the recording of non-crime hate incidents.
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Question reference: S6O-04653
- Asked by: Emma Roddick, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reported figures indicating higher than average drug driving offences in the Highlands and Islands.
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Question reference: S6O-04645
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates the impact will be on the Scottish film and TV industry of the US President’s intention to impose tariffs.
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Question reference: S6O-04649
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that shoplifting crimes have increased by 89% since 2020.
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Question reference: S6O-04652
- Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what further action it can take in the current parliamentary session to tackle abuse against women and girls.
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Question reference: S6O-04669
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many school pupils are currently studying computing science and how this compares to recent years.
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Question reference: S6O-04648
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how the justice system aims to support women who experience financial and economic abuse from a partner.
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