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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: S7W-04418

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the low level of activity identified by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner in its 2026 Progress Report, (a) what timetable it has set and (b) who is responsible for the implementation and delivery of each recommendation in the report, Veterans and the Law.

Question reference: S7W-04407

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns expressed by the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) regarding waiting times for the registration of Powers of Attorney, what action it is taking to support a reduction in those waiting times, and what the timescale is for this.

Question reference: S7W-04389

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its first National Deer Management and Venison Plan.

Question reference: S7W-04417

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s findings in its 2026 Progress Report that around 5% of GP practices have registered with the GP Recognition Scheme, what plans it has to increase participation in the scheme over the next 12 months, including any participation targets and supporting resources.

Question reference: S7W-04388

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) regarding when it plans to lay before Parliament any proposed rule changes to opt-out group proceedings (class action).

Question reference: S7W-04397

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many jobs in the Scottish supply chain it estimates will be supported by operations at the Sumitomo cable manufacturing facility in the Port of Nigg in (a) 2027, (b) 2028 and (c) 2029.

Question reference: S7W-04399

Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the extent of carbon loss and for other greenhouse gas emissions following the Cairngorms wildfire in summer 2026.

Question reference: S7W-04410

Asked by: Joe Fagan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which rail stations it plans to reopen during the next three years.

Question reference: S7W-04413

Asked by: Kristopher Leask, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the eligibility criteria for the £1500 rural uplift available through the Home Energy Grant, which is administered by the Energy Saving Trust.

Question reference: S7W-04424

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported overcrowding and inadequate capacity on ScotRail services, whether ScotRail will review (a) how frequently passenger demand is monitored, (b) how rolling stock is allocated across individual days and routes, and (c) the rolling stock capacity required to ensure that services meet actual passenger demand rather than operate at their scheduled formation.