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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-05633

  • Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision-making and local accountability in the NHS.

Question reference: S6O-05630

  • Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it was first informed of water and mould ingress at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Question reference: S6O-05634

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the financial sustainability of NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Question reference: S6O-05628

To ask the Scottish Government what targeted support it is providing to households in the Glasgow Anniesland constituency regarding the ongoing cost of living crisis, to ensure that they are aware of, and able to access, the financial support, benefits and energy assistance schemes available to them.

Question reference: S6O-05629

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current Fiscal Framework is biased against Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05641

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships.

Question reference: S6O-05611

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Question reference: S6O-05637

  • Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors.

Question reference: S6O-05623

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs has had with the Scottish Prison Service regarding arrangements for prisoners eligible to vote in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election.

Question reference: S6O-05636

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas.