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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 12 November 2026
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Question reference: S7O-00023

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects a GP walk-in centre to open in North Ayrshire.

Question reference: S7O-00052

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the future of the Elmwood Campus of Scotland’s Rural College in Cupar.

Question reference: S7O-00028

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any implications of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for Scotland's economy, including what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding the mitigation of any potential threats for Scotland's exports.

Question reference: S7O-00051

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of NHS Tayside’s recruitment freeze on patient care and waiting times across Dundee and the wider Tayside region.

Question reference: S7O-00029

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will bring forward proposals to reform the non-domestic rates system.

Question reference: S7O-00045

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a “tell us once” approach to grant schemes, such as Fair Work First, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform. 

Question reference: S7O-00030

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA regarding the pay negotiations for 2026-27.

Question reference: S7O-00047

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on banning the use of Prestwick airport by the US military.

Question reference: S7O-00033

  • Asked by: Pauline Stafford, MSP for Bathgate, Scottish National Party

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work with West Lothian Council and other local authorities, on plans to unlock pension fund assets, including in local authority pension schemes to deliver more affordable housing.

Question reference: S7O-00031

To ask the Scottish Government how it is taking forward plans to rebalance the non-domestic rates system.