Questions and answers
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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Question reference: S7W-05003
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what the expected commencement date is of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Act 2026.
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Question reference: S7W-04972
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reported 9.8% increase in ongoing inpatient and day case waits for ophthalmology in the year to 30 September 2026, and what action it is taking to increase cataract surgery capacity.
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Question reference: S7W-04935
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how many Scottish Prison Service employees who were subject to ongoing misconduct investigations have left the organisation with pay in lieu of notice, in each of the last five financial years.
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Question reference: S7W-04956
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, further to answers to questions S7W-00433 and S7W-02575 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 June and 28 August 2026 respectively, whether it will provide an update on the planned enhancements being made to the review process for Adult Disability Payment, specifically relating to claimants who live with permanent, progressive conditions.
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Question reference: S7W-04995
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance, financial support and practical assistance it provides to local authorities to establish and enforce Firework Control Zones.
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Question reference: S7W-04946
- Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that healthcare professionals working in paediatric settings routinely ask children and young people whether they vape.
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Question reference: S7W-04963
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations in the Final Report of the Right to Food UK Commission, which was published in September 2026.
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Question reference: S7W-04976
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02816 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 15 September 2026, which senior official is responsible for coordinating partnerships with philanthropic foundations and individual philanthropists across its directorates.
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Question reference: S7W-04964
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is currently on track to meet its 2030 child poverty targets.
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Question reference: S7W-04955
- Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for making and laying regulations under the Dog Theft (Scotland) Act 2026.
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