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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
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Question reference: S6O-02993

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its 2024-25 Budget on rural and island communities.

Question reference: S6O-03005

  • Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what research it has undertaken on the impact of changing demographics on NHS services.

Question reference: S6O-02992

To ask the Scottish Government whether fishing in the Firth of Clyde will be suspended in 2024, in line with the cod spawning season.

Question reference: S6O-03012

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the number of new homes started in rural areas.

Question reference: S6O-03006

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether a greater increase in the Scottish Child Payment or a Council Tax freeze will do more to help families in poverty.

Question reference: S6O-03011

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that it meets its affordable homes target by 2032.

Question reference: S6O-03007

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will update its guidance to local authorities on planning rules for short-term lets, in light of the recent ruling from the Court of Session that deemed the City of Edinburgh Council’s planning guidance for businesses on short-term lets to be unlawful.

Question reference: S6O-02996

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support will be made available to farmers in 2024-25.

Question reference: S6O-03003

  • Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to take any action on any concerns that it may have regarding the 2018 GP contract in relation to rural practices.

Question reference: S6O-03000

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support people with diabetes.