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-04946
- Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness and Nairn, Independent
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the worst wildfires ever recorded in Scotland affected the areas around Dava, Lochindorb and Carrbridge this summer, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding potentially commissioning an independent review of wildfire management practices.
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Question reference: S6O-04948
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Turner & Townsend regarding its role in auditing and monitoring the work undertaken by Amey to complete the M8 Woodside viaducts.
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Question reference: S6O-04939
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that 183 police stations need repairs, 177 contain asbestos and four contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
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Question reference: S6O-04961
- Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps it is taking to expand the availability of training and apprenticeships in the construction sector, in light of reported industry concerns about a growing skills gap.
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Question reference: S6O-04934
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding action to support gender equality in the arts and culture sector’s workforce.
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Question reference: S6O-04941
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of concerns being raised in communities across the Highlands and Islands in relation to land auctions involving potentially misleading advertising, what action it will take to ensure that people who believe they have been affected by such practices have recourse under Scots law, including access to legal representation and support.
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Question reference: S6O-04959
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on the mothballing of nurseries.
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Question reference: S6O-04935
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its position on making all future funding for arts organisations conditional on the applicant’s commitment to protecting freedom of expression.
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Question reference: S6O-04936
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government when the culture secretary last met with Creative Scotland to discuss the future of Cumbernauld Theatre, in light of reported concerns about its funding.
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Question reference: S6O-04943
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to improve the rehabilitation of people who are subject to short prison sentences.
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