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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-03420

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the findings in Beat's recent report, Not Designed for Me: Transforming Eating Disorder Support for Autistic People with Eating Disorders, what assessment it has made of the implementation of the National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders in relation to autistic people, including what evidence it holds regarding changes in the care and treatment experienced by autistic people as a result.

The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring everyone with an eating disorder, including autistic people, has equitable, consistent, and timely access to appropriate treatment and support.

We recognise that autistic people can experience particular barriers when accessing eating disorder services. We welcome Beat’s recent report published on 9 September 2026, and note that many of the recommendations are reflected in the Scottish Government’s National Specification for the Care and Treatment of Eating Disorders, published in November 2024.

The Scottish Government asked NHS Boards in May 2025 to complete a self-assessment tool, scoring their delivery and implementation of the Specification across CAMHS and adult services. Officials are working with boards to understand how best to support them in this area of work.

This includes support provided through our National Eating Disorders Network, and we are continuing to work with stakeholders, including Beat, to develop training resources, webinars, and online information to support autistic people with eating disorders.

Question reference: S7W-03394

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Scotland regarding the safe use of weight loss drugs in industries where workers are subject to a maximum weight limit.

Obesity medicines offer a highly effective treatment for obesity, as part of a range of weight management interventions for eligible patients, used alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Individual Health Boards are responsible for decisions on the implementation and availability of medicines, including obesity medicines. These decisions are supported by guidance set out in the national consensus statement published in September 2024.

NHS Lothian is partnering with Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Command) to develop obesity medicines pathways for military personnel, including policy that may have application across all safety critical industries. Learning from this national innovation programme will be shared widely and used to inform future treatment pathways across the NHS in Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-03390

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 1 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with prospective investors regarding the creation of a DronePort at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Question reference: S7O-00343

Asked by: Katherine Sangster, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the results of the Scottish Household Survey 2025 regarding childcare.

Question reference: S7O-00373

Asked by: Dawn Black, MSP for Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to commence the remaining provisions of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 relating to child contact cases, including those that can address delays affecting grandparents seeking to maintain contact with their grandchildren.

Question reference: S7O-00369

Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with partners, relevant groups and communities regarding the rollout of bleed kits to community settings, including the timeline for that rollout.

Question reference: S7O-00375

Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of NHS Grampian’s preparedness to respond to any further cases of measles.

Question reference: S7O-00341

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the changes outlined in its proposed neonatal intensive care plan on rural areas.

Question reference: S7O-00342

Asked by: Colm Merrick, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it plans to make of any potential impact on patients and NHS boards before determining future funding arrangements in its Budget 2027-28 for the delivery of hybrid closed loop technology for people with type 1 diabetes.

Question reference: S7O-00346

Asked by: Clare Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen and Cambuslang, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a speech delivered by the Prime Minister at the Labour Annual Conference on 29 September regarding its potential impact on the people and economy of Scotland.