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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Question reference: S7W-00127
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any potential impact of the introduction of statutory price caps on food products proposed in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto, on food producers retailers and supply chains.
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Question reference: S7W-00104
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what national guidance currently exists regarding the installation and use of panic alarm or emergency alert systems in schools.
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Question reference: S7W-00123
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address reported workforce shortages in accident and emergency departments and wider unscheduled care services across NHS Scotland.
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Question reference: S7W-00113
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the total amount paid out by each local authority in each of the last five years in compensation claims relating to vehicle damage caused by potholes.
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Question reference: S7W-00112
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards, universities and professional bodies regarding reported concerns over burnout, stress and retention within the nursing workforce.
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Question reference: S7W-00128
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with major retailers, food manufacturers and industry representative bodies regarding reported concerns that food price controls proposed in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto could lead to higher operating costs and reduced competitiveness.
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Question reference: S7W-00105
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reasons cited for the reported increase in the number of schools that are installing panic alarm systems for staff use in classrooms and school buildings.
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Question reference: S7W-00119
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any educational impact of the reported increase in use of digital devices in primary school classrooms and early years settings.
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Question reference: S7W-00108
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK National Screening Committee regarding any evidence for and against the introduction of universal prostate cancer screening.
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Question reference: S7W-00111
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact that the reported shortages of newly qualified nurses could have on NHS staffing levels and patient safety, over the next five years.
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