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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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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 21 September 2026
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Question reference: S7W-02098

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the current Cabinet Secretary for Justice has met representatives of the Fire Brigades Union and, if so, what was discussed.

Question reference: S7W-02118

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 25 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) total expenditure on prescription medicines and (b) average cost per prescription item dispensed was, in each financial year from 2021-22 to the latest date for which information is available.

Question reference: S7W-02119

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 25 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on prescribing (a) aspirin and (b) paracetamol, in each financial year from 2021-22 to the latest date for which information is available.

Question reference: S7W-02666

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 August 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to consult with charities and healthcare providers as part of any evaluation of the rollout of the Young Patients Family Fund.

Question reference: S7W-02669

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 August 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will expand the Young Patients Family Fund eligibility criteria to include under-25s.

Question reference: S7W-02670

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 August 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that claims are increasing year on year, for what reason it has reduced the budget for the Young Patients Family Fund in real terms since its inception in 2021. 

Question reference: S7W-02671

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 August 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made since January 2021 of the accessibility and suitability of the Young Patients Family Fund.

Question reference: S7W-02095

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 24 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what revenue will be available for reallocation (a) overall and (b) at Helensburgh Fire Station, as a result of the changes made following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Review. 

Question reference: S7W-02105

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00815 by Maree Todd on 16 June 2026, what the timetable is for bringing bowel screening in line with the UK NSC recommendations.

Question reference: S7W-02103

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00820 by Maree Todd on 16 June 2026, whether there are any plans to run recruitment campaigns to increase the number of people volunteering for clinical trials.