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-38357
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £85,000 was provided to Scottish Older People's Assembly between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) project.
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Question reference: S6W-38362
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £127,500 was provided to Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Scottish Pensioners' Forum project.
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Question reference: S6W-38384
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to engage in the development of amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
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Question reference: S6W-38361
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £40,375 was provided to Stirling Citizens for Sanctuary between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Volunteer and Project Coordinator project.
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Question reference: S6W-38256
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prevent any misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) by public bodies and ensure that creative talent is protected.
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Question reference: S6W-38338
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £106,250 was provided to Limelight Music between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the "Music – A Language for Social Change" project.
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Question reference: S6W-38323
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £170,000 was provided to Faith in Community Scotland between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Faith in Community Dundee project.
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Question reference: S6W-38214
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35205 by Jim Fairlie on 11 March 2025, whether it has reconvened the working group with third sector representatives to explore delivery options for free bus travel for asylum seekers, and, if it is the case that it has not yet done so, when this commitment is likely to be delivered.
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Question reference: S6W-38389
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide financial support to families who wish to move a family member's ashes, in light of reports that this can cost between £5,000 and £10,000, or more if there is an objection to planning permission.
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Question reference: S6W-38381
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 19 June 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware that Ferguson Marine reportedly undertakes sub-contract work for BAE Systems on the Type 26 frigate programme, and how this sits with its reported policy of not funding munitions.
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