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
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Question reference: S6O-04683
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the cost to local authorities has been since May 2021 of dealing with planning applications and appeals relating to new energy infrastructure, such as wind farms, pylons and battery storage facilities.
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Question reference: S6O-04702
- Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to improve transport infrastructure in the Highlands and Islands, particularly in response to the reported request from Highland Council for additional support to run its six ferry services.
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Question reference: S6O-04699
- Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how the recently announced Proof of Concept Fund will encourage an innovative just transition in the North East Scotland region.
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Question reference: S6O-04684
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how much additional funding Inverclyde Council has received since 2016, over and above its annual funding allocations.
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Question reference: S6O-04675
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of its current export and investment support policies.
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Question reference: S6O-04676
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic impact of the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery.
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Question reference: S6O-04677
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on businesses and residents in the Highlands should a visitor levy be introduced.
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Question reference: S6O-04681
- Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of the increase to employer national insurance contributions on local government finances.
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Question reference: S6O-04703
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding safe parking and road use in popular rural areas, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
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