Questions and answers
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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Question reference: S6O-04467
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that there is adequate access to support in schools for children with additional support needs in island areas, including the Orkney constituency.
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Question reference: S6O-04466
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that schools in the Highlands and Islands are safe learning environments for pupils and staff.
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Question reference: S6O-04470
- Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the action being taken to support maths learning in secondary schools.
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Question reference: S6O-04473
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish Digital Academy is having on improving digital skills in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-04448
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the heritage sector to conserve historic sites.
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Question reference: S6O-04452
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle rural crime.
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Question reference: S6O-04447
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding re-joining the European Single Market.
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Question reference: S6O-04451
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what community safety measures it plans to prevent antisocial behaviour, including improper needle disposal, in the area surrounding the Thistle drug consumption facility.
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Question reference: S6O-04471
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what support there is for the parents or guardians of children and young people with additional support needs who require a specific school placement.
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Question reference: S6O-04442
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is maximising the impact of its International Development Fund in its partner countries, including any of those affected by high levels of indebtedness.
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