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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 19 December 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04903

  • Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on farmers and food producers of the introduction of meat-free days in public institutions, such as schools and hospitals.

Question reference: S6O-04899

  • Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the justification was at the time for the purchase of Glen Prosen by Forestry and Land Scotland in November 2022, with a reported cost to the public of £17.6 million.

Question reference: S6O-04909

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details regarding the announcement that NHS Dumfries and Galloway has moved to stage 3 of the NHS Scotland Support and Intervention Framework.

Question reference: S6O-04911

  • Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the availability of residential social care beds in the west of Scotland, in light of reported closures and service reductions in the region.

Question reference: S6O-04922

  • Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how the steps set out in its Housing Emergency Action Plan will support its work to tackle the housing emergency, particularly for young people and first-time buyers.

Question reference: S6O-04900

  • Asked by: Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is doing to support sustainable farming and food production that is based on improving biodiversity.

Question reference: S6O-04898

  • Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Seafood Scotland regarding the development of the Scottish Ocean Cluster.

Question reference: S6O-04913

  • Asked by: Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting adults with ADHD to access medication.

Question reference: S6O-04905

  • Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its policies on land reform and land use, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding any action that can be taken to address concerns about derelict land and vacant buildings in urban areas, including Glasgow.

Question reference: S6O-04926

  • Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Inverclyde Council, private developers and registered social landlords operating in Inverclyde regarding housing development activity planned for the current financial year and for 2026-27.