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The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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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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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
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Question reference: S6O-05360

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve Glasgow’s economic performance, in light of reports that the city continues to lag behind the rest of Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05380

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a new statutory code of practice for household waste and recycling.

Question reference: S6O-05358

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage young people to be involved in the Gaelic language and culture.

Question reference: S6O-05382

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with SWestrans to discuss bus provision in Dumfries and Galloway.

Question reference: S6O-05385

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Transport Scotland and what issues were discussed.

Question reference: S6O-05364

To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the cross-government co-ordination of infrastructure, what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues on when a decision will be made on the design and construction of a new grade separated junction on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Sheriffhall, including what cost revisions have been undertaken.

Question reference: S6O-05368

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the request from the Scottish Retail Consortium, Go Forth Stirling BID, and other business improvement districts for Scotland to follow England and introduce a permanent business rate discount for all retail, hospitality and leisure premises.

Question reference: S6O-05383

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding transport solutions to support the current and future development of Blindwells, East Lothian.

Question reference: S6O-05384

  • Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage all cyclists to ensure that they are visible, particularly during the winter period, and that they comply with the requirements of the Highway Code.

Question reference: S6O-05369

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in the proposed Scottish Budget to support its international development efforts.