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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Question reference: S6O-05689

  • Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in relation to the Government's handling of information concerning the Salmond files, "I can no longer trust the government to handle this information unsupervised and will explore more intrusive options to ensure compliance."

Question reference: S6O-05708

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that NHS Grampian is looking to save £177 million over the next five years, what impact this will have on the board's staff and services, and, in particular, on Dr Gray's Hospital.

Question reference: S6O-05698

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government assessment, Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026, what assessment it has made of Scotland’s food security and resilience.

Question reference: S6O-05705

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Question reference: S6O-05695

  • Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding whether any of the support announced in response to the increased cost of heating oil will help the agriculture sector and other rural industries in Scotland that are dependent on that fuel.

Question reference: S6O-05696

To ask the Scottish Government how the £9 million being invested in the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland will help businesses to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and invest in new equipment and technology. 

Question reference: S6O-05714

  • Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether addressing affordable housing need and tackling homelessness will be More Homes Scotland's core mission.

Question reference: S6O-05716

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation.

Question reference: S6O-05702

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential public health impact of silica air pollution. 

Question reference: S6O-05711

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that older people’s housing, including sheltered housing, is prioritised in local housing planning and delivery.