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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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Question reference: S6O-05274

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to amend tax thresholds in the next Scottish Budget.

Question reference: S6O-05260

Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports Scotland's Living Wage Places to encourage the uptake of the real Living Wage amongst employers.

Question reference: S6O-05284

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to protect and improve ferry services to Scotland’s island communities.

Question reference: S6O-05263

Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support manufacturing, including in the renewable energy sector.

Question reference: S6O-05286

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Road Safety Management Safe System Capacity Building Programme in Scotland being awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

Question reference: S6O-05242

Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 3 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability is expected to be rolled out across Scotland.

I am pleased to say that the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability, known as DESC, completed roll out across all Police Scotland divisions in September 2025. DESC provides a secure platform for collecting, storing, and sharing digital evidence, replacing outdated physical media.

DESC has stored over 400,000 pieces of evidence and saved an estimated 55,000 police officer hours, freeing officers for frontline duties. It enables faster case resolution, reduces the need for victims and witnesses to attend court, and improves justice outcomes. DESC is a UK first, delivered through collaboration with Scottish Government and justice partners.

Question reference: S6W-42152

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the "in principle" agreement on role expansion for firefighters between the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), what its position is on any projected societal benefits that could be realised if it was implemented.

Question reference: S6W-42133

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether its Fire and Rescue Unit maintains a standalone divisional risk register, and, if so, when it was most recently updated.

Question reference: S6W-42130

Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what governance structure it has in place to ensure oversight of major procurement decisions within fire and rescue policy, including vehicle procurement and operational equipment spending.

Question reference: S6W-41980

Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many payments were made by Social Security Scotland to people not normally resident in Scotland in 2024-25, broken down by the total amount paid for each benefit.

Social Security Scotland does not publish information on payments made to people not normally resident in Scotland. The total amount paid by benefit is published in Official Statistics publications and is available on our website About statistics - Social Security Scotland.

Individuals must generally be ordinarily resident in Scotland to be eligible for Scottish benefits. Individuals of any nationality can be eligible if they meet the residency criteria, including holding a valid immigration status if required.

In certain circumstances, some benefits can be claimed from abroad or can continue to be paid if a person moves abroad:

Young Carer Grant
Child Winter Heating Payment
Carer’s Allowance Supplement
Carer Support Payment
Child Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment
Pension Age Disability Payment
Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (Scottish Adult DLA)

Eligibility will depend on where the individual lives or is moving to and whether they are in scope of a relevant international agreement, such as the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

The UK Government is party to a number of international agreements relating to social security. The devolved social security system is equally covered by these agreements, and Scottish Ministers are under the same duties as those in the rest of the UK to adhere to the terms of those agreements.