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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 13 November 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04937

  • Asked by: Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government on what basis it will assess the contribution of Scotland’s performing arts organisations in advance of the next Budget.

Question reference: S6O-04959

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries.

Question reference: S6O-04956

  • Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what interventions it has made to end the current dispute over jobs and cuts in the higher education sector.

Question reference: S6O-04931

  • Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the Creative Industries Leadership Group.

Question reference: S6O-04955

  • Asked by: Emma Roddick, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill aims to give school pupils an independent right to opt in, but not opt out, of religious observance.

Question reference: S6O-04958

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with outdoor education centres and schools regarding the financial and staffing implications of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.

Question reference: S6O-04932

  • Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure freedom of expression is respected at cultural venues.

Question reference: S6O-04942

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to address the illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.

Question reference: S6O-04945

  • Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with authorities in Mid Scotland and Fife to address antisocial behaviour.

Question reference: S6O-04940

  • Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison.