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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 13 November 2026
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Question reference: S7O-00319

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the limited evening and Sunday bus provision in some parts of Central Scotland and Lothians West, whether it will commit to working with local authorities and bus operators to ensure that communities currently without adequate services have access to reliable and affordable public transport throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.

Question reference: S7O-00320

To ask the Scottish Government how it is planning to support the proposed Eden Project development in Dundee through to delivery.

Question reference: S7O-00318

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce barriers and to support housing providers to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes across Scotland.

Question reference: S7O-00309

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that housing policy supports population retention and growth in the Western Isles, in light of concerns reportedly raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding barriers to housing delivery.

Question reference: S7O-00317

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the uptake of the First Homes Fund since its introduction.

Question reference: S7O-00323

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of its plans, including preparation of the Business Case and a timetable, to dual the A96.

Question reference: S7O-00316

To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed approach to addressing poverty, No Wrong Door, will ensure that families experiencing financial hardship receive joined-up support at the earliest opportunity.

Question reference: S7O-00315

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to meet the housing needs of veterans who are either at risk of becoming or have already become homeless.

Question reference: S7O-00311

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest annual homelessness statistics.

Question reference: S7O-00321

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the bus and haulage sector to decarbonise.