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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

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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 8 February 2026
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Question reference: S6O-01671

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on addressing the reported care staff retention and recruitment challenge within social care.

Question reference: S6O-01663

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues in relation to the automatic provision by public service bodies of easy read formats to accommodate the needs of people who are neurodiverse.

Question reference: S6O-01660

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 November 2022
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that teaching staff across all local authority areas receive additional training on neurodiversity including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADD.  

Question reference: S6O-01649

To ask the Scottish Government what response the constitution secretary has had from the UK Government to his recent letter calling for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to be withdrawn or significantly amended.

Question reference: S6O-01648

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current devolution settlement has led to a position in which Scotland is considered an equal partner.

Question reference: S6O-01655

To ask the Scottish Government how it continues to review the effectiveness of the legal route to compensation for people who have been affected by asbestos exposure.

Question reference: S6O-01667

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is doing to tackle the reported staffing crisis within the early years sector.  

Question reference: S6O-01653

To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to help women and girls experiencing sexual violence in Glasgow. 

Question reference: S6O-01654

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports parents who are required for jury service with childcare.   

Question reference: S6O-01650

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to build support for Scottish independence.