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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. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 4 November 2025
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Question reference: S6W-41253

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the average time is between a child being referred to the Scottish Children's Reporter and their first Children's Hearing taking place.

Question reference: S6W-41211

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of complaints that have been received regarding dampness, mould or ventilation issues in council-run nurseries since 2021.

Question reference: S6W-41195

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it evaluates any impact of youth work programmes on young people’s (a) employability and (b) skills development.

Question reference: S6W-41226

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many schools are currently unable to deliver outdoor learning due to insufficient space or facilities.

Question reference: S6W-41265

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the average processing time for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) certificate applications has been, and how many have been delayed due to staff shortages, in each of the last six months.

Question reference: S6W-41204

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering any direct interventions or policy initiatives to supplement council-led youth work, particularly in any areas where local authorities are under-resourced.

Question reference: S6W-41189

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any economic impact of youth work across Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-41193

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that youth work services are accessible in areas of economic deprivation.

Question reference: S6W-41238

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many disclosure checks for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) certificates have taken longer than eight weeks to process in the current year.

Question reference: S6W-41232

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 10 October 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many recommendations from the Independent Care Review remain outstanding.