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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 28 March 2026
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Question reference: S6O-05366

To ask the Scottish Government how much the UK Government’s increase in employer national insurance contributions has cost local government in Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05361

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the rates of young people not in education, employment or training.

Question reference: S6O-05381

  • Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transport links remain open during incidents of severe weather.

Question reference: S6O-05382

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with SWestrans to discuss bus provision in Dumfries and Galloway.

Question reference: S6O-05356

To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances it expects to be able to return Ferguson Marine to the private sector.

Question reference: S6O-05386

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the development of municipally owned energy sources.

Question reference: S6O-05358

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage young people to be involved in the Gaelic language and culture.

Question reference: S6O-05365

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider allocating ring-fenced funding to local authorities in the 2026-27 Budget to ensure consistent provision of prostitution support and exit services across Scotland, in line with the joint Scottish Government and COSLA Equally Safe commitment to tackling commercial sexual exploitation.

Question reference: S6O-05370

  • Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual PFI and PPP payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26.6 million per year.

Question reference: S6O-05359

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Deputy First Minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding when a Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran will be introduced.