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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-04606

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has met with trade union representatives to discuss their concerns regarding the inclusion of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) on the shortlist of manufacturers invited to participate in the next stage of the procurement process for new ScotRail rolling stock.

Question reference: S7W-04609

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to receive advice regarding the inclusion of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) on the shortlist of manufacturers participating in the ScotRail rolling stock procurement process and whether the procurement process will remain paused until such advice is received.

Question reference: S7W-04607

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received advice on whether the inclusion of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) on the UN database of businesses involved in activities connected with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories could constitute grounds for excluding CAF from ScotRail procurement exercises and, if so, what the broad conclusions of that advice were.

Question reference: S7W-04608

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has sought advice regarding the extent to which it can apply its own policies on dealings with businesses involved in activities connected with illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories when determining eligibility to participate in public procurement exercises, including future ScotRail rolling stock procurements.

Question reference: S7W-04302

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to work with Police Scotland and survivors to ensure trust in Scotland's police force, in light of reports that nearly 70% of Police Scotland officers currently suspended while under criminal investigation are accused of offences relating to violence against women.

The Scottish Government is clear that violence against women and girls is abhorrent and completely unacceptable, regardless of who the perpetrator is. Women must have confidence that allegations of abuse will be taken seriously, investigated rigorously and acted upon appropriately.

Building and maintaining public trust in policing is essential, particularly for women and survivors who need the confidence to come forward and report abuse. We will continue to work with Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and wider partners to support robust action where concerns are identified and to ensure victims and survivors are at the centre of policing responses.

The Scottish Government has strengthened the framework for police accountability through the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 and the Police Service of Scotland (Vetting) Regulations 2026, which introduced ongoing vetting throughout officers' careers and strengthened powers to manage risks and remove officers who cannot maintain vetting clearance. These reforms are designed to strengthen integrity, transparency and public confidence in policing.

Question reference: S7O-00427

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Ayrshire Council regarding flood response and resilience.

Question reference: S7W-04385

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the composition of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex's panel of experts will be.

Question reference: S7W-04383

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects the appointment of members to the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex's panel of experts to be completed.

Question reference: S7W-04384

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the campaign groups that will be involved in the panel of experts of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex.

Question reference: S7O-00389

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has provided the emergency funding for organisations supporting victims and survivors that it committed to in the Programme for Government 2026-31.