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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 2 April 2026
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Question reference: S6O-00683

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions education ministers have had with ministerial colleagues regarding the development of a student housing strategy that includes rent controls and student tenancy rights for every student in Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-00680

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Skills Development Scotland to engage with the agriculture and rural sector to promote opportunities and apprenticeships for young people as a positive career destination.

Question reference: S6O-00661

To ask the Scottish Government what lessons it has learned from the pilot schemes introduced at the three sheriff courts, in Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley, to modernise summary courts.

Question reference: S6O-00676

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend financial support for outdoor clothing to early learning and childcare settings.

Question reference: S6O-00670

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide additional COVID-19 support funding for bed and breakfast and guest house operators.

Question reference: S6O-00668

To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to address the reported labour shortages.

Question reference: S6O-00665

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for legal services regulation reform.

Question reference: S6O-00664

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Police Scotland to tackle the reported increase in cases of cyber crime and extortion.

Question reference: S6O-00686

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Stirling Council and what was discussed.

Question reference: S6O-00689

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.