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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-00742

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will ensure that there is a basic late lunch hot food option available to purchase between 2.30 pm and 5.00 pm on sitting days.

Question reference: S7W-00320

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 3 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will fully fund the £6.5 million that Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) reportedly estimates it requires to undertake a Franchise Framework Assessment (FFA) for bus franchising in Greater Glasgow, in addition to the £4 million that has already been allocated nationally to support regional transport partnerships to build business cases for local bus improvements through franchising.

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is still at an early stage in developing its franchising framework and assessment. It is important that their business case for improving bus services through franchising is made robustly and in an evidenced based way to support any future consideration of funding. Decisions on the allocations of Scottish Government funding in future years is subject to the annual Budget Bill process.

We are committed to investing £4 million in 2026-27 to support local transport authorities to build their business cases for local bus improvements through franchising. We want all local transport authorities to explore the powers available to them and make the necessary improvements as they see fit. Work on the appropriate governance arrangements is continuing to help administer this fund.

Question reference: S7W-00318

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Scottish Prison Service is appealing against the decision by Historic Environment Scotland to designate historic buildings at HMP Barlinnie as Category A listed, in light of reported high public and democratic support for the designation.

Question reference: S7W-00319

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much public money the Scottish Prison Service has spent on commissioning Montagu Evans in relation to its appeal against the designation of historic buildings at HMP Barlinnie as Category A listed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-00670

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding whether Scottish universities should exhaust alternative options, including the use of reserves and phased workforce planning measures, before pursuing compulsory redundancies.

Question reference: S7W-00662

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider opening a GP walk-in centre in Robroyston.

Question reference: S7W-00663

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider opening a GP walk-in centre in the Greater Easterhouse and Gartloch area.

Question reference: S7W-00669

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding whether publicly-funded institutions pursuing compulsory redundancies while substantial cash reserves remain available is consistent with Fair Work principles.

Question reference: S7W-00668

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it has sought from Scotland's universities that compulsory redundancies will be avoided wherever possible, in light of the current financial pressures that are affecting the sector.

Question reference: S7W-00081

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 28 May 2026

To ask the Scottish Government (a) what funding it will allocate and (b) what the timescale is for the complete restoration and reopening of the People’s Palace Museum and Winter Gardens in Glasgow.