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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 12 November 2026
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Question reference: S7W-04387

  • 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 consult further on opt-out group proceedings (class action) and what form that consultation will take.

Question reference: S7W-04386

  • 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 further to the answer to question S6W-40658 by Siobhian Brown on 2 October 2025, what opportunity the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee will have to consider and report on any rules introducing opt-out group proceedings (class action).

Question reference: S7W-04421

  • Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Fife Council's decision to not take into account 431 objections to Uber Scot Limited's booking office licence application, particularly regarding the electronic communication and authentication provisions of paragraph 16A of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, and whether it plans to review the adequacy of guidance to local authorities on the acceptance and validation of electronic objections.

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-04390

  • 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 will begin work on the National Deer Management and Venison Plan following the commencement of the relevant sections of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026.

Question reference: S7W-04414

  • 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 the cost would be in 2026-27 of aligning Scotland's higher property rate with the equivalent rate in England, broken down by industry sector.

Question reference: S7W-04419

  • 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 whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway, including whether the level of support scheduled for delivery by October 2026 is operational and the timetable and funding are in place for the remaining levels of support.

Question reference: S7O-00410

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that local authorities are able to fulfil their statutory duties to provide accommodation to people at risk of homelessness. 

Question reference: S7O-00377

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic and energy security opportunities presented by the development of pumped storage hydro across Scotland. 

Question reference: S7O-00409

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it gives to responses received through public consultations when making policy decisions.