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

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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-05289

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what research or assessments it has carried out in the south west of Scotland to understand the environmental impact of recent or planned road improvement projects.

Question reference: S6O-05270

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the Energy Profits Levy and its implications for north east Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05271

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take in its Budget to support high street retailers in the South Scotland region that are at risk of closing.

Question reference: S6O-05274

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to amend tax thresholds in the next Scottish Budget.

Question reference: S6O-05260

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports Scotland's Living Wage Places to encourage the uptake of the real Living Wage amongst employers.

Question reference: S6O-05284

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to protect and improve ferry services to Scotland’s island communities.

Question reference: S6O-05266

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support for the workforce and local economy of Mossmorran, in light of ExxonMobil's announcement that the Fife Ethylene Plant will be closed.

Question reference: S6O-05267

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that community-led initiatives can make to supporting local government services and outcomes, and reducing demand through early intervention and prevention. 

Question reference: S6O-05286

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Road Safety Management Safe System Capacity Building Programme in Scotland being awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

Question reference: S6O-05273

To ask the Scottish Government how much it will allocate in its forthcoming Budget to local authorities to provide financial support to those affected by RAAC, including businesses.