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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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Question reference: S6O-05081

Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact of the proposed so-called “Brit Card” digital ID scheme on the human rights of people in Scotland.

We strongly oppose the introduction of any mandatory digital ID scheme by the UK Government.

The mandatory nature of the UK Government proposal raises multiple human rights concerns and may disproportionately impact the most vulnerable in our society. The Scottish Government believes that people should not be asked to prove who they are unless it is necessary.

When announced, the UK Government said that they will listen to a range of views on how the scheme will be delivered. We are actively working with them to fully understand the proposal and seek further information on the planned consultation, and areas which will impact the people of Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05100

Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Independent
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve the provision of mental health support for vulnerable women and girls with complex PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, including where this is the result of commercial sexual exploitation in prostitution.

Question reference: S6O-05121

Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates to be the baseline figure for its ambition towards all-tenure housing delivery of a 10% increase in housebuilding each year over the next three years.

Question reference: S6O-05090

Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill to determine whether there could be any unintended consequences.

Question reference: S6O-05101

Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to provide financial scrutiny over NHS Grampian.

Question reference: S6O-05097

Asked by: Davy Russell, MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support new farmers and crofters in South Lanarkshire.

Question reference: S6O-05098

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a recent poll that states that a majority of people in Scotland think the NHS is worse now than it was a decade ago.

Question reference: S6O-05102

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it will determine where the 15 pilots for the planned GP walk-in centres will be located.

Question reference: S6O-05099

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns regarding patient safety at NHS Grampian arising from faulty sterilising equipment, whether an independent investigation into the procurement practices will be held.

Question reference: S6O-05094

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of the UK-wide Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund on opportunities for innovation that maximise the value created by Scotland’s seafood industry.