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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

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Question reference: S7W-01476

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any welfare impacts associated with the transportation of live decapod crustaceans.

Question reference: S7W-01450

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will undertake a public consultation on its draft conservation commitment report to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO), in light of the reported failure to submit a draft report by February 2026, in accordance with the timetable agreed by all NASCO parties.

Question reference: S7W-01482

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recognition of decapod crustaceans as sentient animals, what research it has commissioned, reviewed or relied upon regarding the welfare needs of these animals.

Question reference: S7W-01448

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains on track to meet its objective of easing barriers to fish migration so that 99% of water bodies meet "good or better" condition for fish migration by 2027, as set out in the River Basin Management Plan for Scotland 2021 - 2027, and, if not, what percentage of water bodies it expects to achieve that status by 2027.

Question reference: S7W-01477

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government, or other devolved administrations, regarding the possibility of restricting or prohibiting the transportation of live decapod crustaceans through postal services.

Question reference: S7W-01478

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what statutory or regulatory measures are currently in place to ensure the welfare of live decapod crustaceans during transport within and from Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-01490

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing a public interest test for individuals, companies and other entities seeking to acquire large tracts of land.

Question reference: S7W-01451

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether its Wild salmon strategy: implementation plan 2023 to 2028 is on track for delivery by the end of 2028, and when it will publish the 2025 annual progress report.

Question reference: S7W-01435

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enhancing opportunities and support for community right to buy and ownership, how and when it plans to implement the findings of its community right to buy review.

Question reference: S7W-01425

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reported closure of 142 school play areas in the Highland Council area pending inspection, and what discussions it has had with Highland Council regarding any impact on children's wellbeing and levels of physical activity.