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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 10 November 2025
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Question reference: S6O-05087

  • Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will engage with Transport Scotland, ScotRail, First Glasgow, McGill's Buses and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the possible introduction of free public transport across Glasgow for those attending the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Question reference: S6O-05073

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Scottish Borders Council, and whether issues regarding the future of local facilities, including the potential closure of up to 30 sport and leisure facilities, were discussed.

Question reference: S6O-05062

  • Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact on the tourism sector of any new taxes or regulation.

Question reference: S6O-05065

  • Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards delivering the Clyde Mission, including what its impact has been on the local economy and job creation.

Question reference: S6O-05070

  • Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to support older people to live independently in their local communities.

Question reference: S6O-05085

  • Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it will give to the significant public opposition to the proposed Moray Firth FLOW-Park.

Question reference: S6O-05071

  • Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, as part of setting its forthcoming Budget, whether it will commit to allocating 10% of the total NHS budget to primary care, in light of reported concerns regarding a 6% real-terms reduction in spending on primary care since 2021-22 and under-investment being a key driver of GP practice closures, recruitment challenges and increased pressure on hospitals.

Question reference: S6O-05061

  • Asked by: Tess White, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether British Sign Language receives parity of treatment with Gaelic within its Languages portfolio, in light of evidence given by stakeholders to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, as part of its inquiry into the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, that, although BSL plans are delivered locally by listed authorities, strong national coordination, oversight and dedicated funding are still essential if the aims of the Act are to be met.

Question reference: S6O-05082

  • Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider making improvements to the Glasgow to Kilmarnock Sunday evening rail service.

Question reference: S6O-05089

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what powers local communities will have to raise objections in relation to new energy infrastructure projects.