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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 19 February 2026
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Question reference: S6O-00109

To ask the Scottish Government how much it plans to invest in social security support over the next five years.

Question reference: S6O-00115

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 September 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what support it can offer the Borderlands region with its bid to be UK City of Culture 2025.

Question reference: S6O-00100

To ask the Scottish Government what importance it places on recognising and addressing the societal issues that contribute to poor mental health.

Question reference: S6O-00113

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the reported shortage of housing in rural areas.

Question reference: S6O-00101

To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time is for cataract surgery.

Question reference: S6O-00106

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that patients and staff at Old Aberdeen Medical Practice are consulted on the future provision of its GP services.

Question reference: S6O-00121

To ask the Scottish Government what work it has done to assess how many Afghan refugees can be housed across all local authority areas.

Question reference: S6O-00105

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 September 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 September 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support rural health services following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S6O-00103

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to dental practices to alleviate pressures specifically related to COVID-19.

Question reference: S6O-00110

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to supporting the building of affordable homes for rent.