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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

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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 7 October 2025
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Question reference: S6W-31452

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with PeelPorts regarding Ardrossan Harbour.

Question reference: S6W-31453

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with P&O Ferries Group to enhance connectivity at Cairnryan ferry port. 

Question reference: S6W-31454

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Scotland’s different harbour owners to achieve a joined-up approach to the ferry network.

Question reference: S6W-31593

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how much additional workload energy infrastructure consenting reforms will place on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Question reference: S6W-31606

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met with Transport Scotland to discuss the impact of energy infrastructure consenting reforms.

Question reference: S6W-31589

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how much additional workload energy infrastructure consenting reforms will place on Historic Environment Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-31576

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met NatureScot to discuss the potential impact of the energy infrastructure consenting reforms.

Question reference: S6W-31613

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed changes to the electricity infrastructure consenting regime will ensure that the electricity consenting process remains fair and equitable for all stakeholders.

Question reference: S6W-31598

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Scottish Forestry to discuss the impact of energy infrastructure consenting reforms.

Question reference: S6W-31601

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how much additional workload energy infrastructure consenting reforms will place on Scottish Water.