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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-02105

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 August 2026

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

Question reference: S7W-02108

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the GP walk-in clinic in Shetland was closed and for how long the clinic remained closed.

Question reference: S7W-01580

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how considerations of the Woodland Carbon Code, green finance initiatives and biodiversity net gain will influence the scope and delivery of the National Register for Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S7W-01581

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to compile the proposed ancient woodland condition reports for the National Register of Ancient Woodland, including the frequency of updates and arrangements for publication.

The project team has not yet determined the methodology, format or update frequency for ancient woodland condition reporting. Developing these elements will form a substantial part of the project's work. The Register will provide outputs, including the spatial data layer, in an open, accessible, updatable and machine-readable format to maximise their usefulness. The team will follow the FAIR principles—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable—and use recognised UK geospatial standards when developing the specification.

Question reference: S7W-01578

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what opportunities it will provide to communities to participate in the delivery phase of the National Register of Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S7W-01575

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its vision is for the National Register of Ancient Woodland.

The Register of Ancient Woodlands will present location data, condition assessments and restoration requirements for all recognised ancient woodlands in Scotland. The Register will help decision-makers prevent further loss or reduction in the extent of ancient woodlands through development or inappropriate management, and it will support efforts to bring all ancient woodlands into acceptable condition.

Question reference: S7W-01576

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the plan is for the implementation of the National Register of Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S7W-01577

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to consult on the delivery of the National Register of Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S7W-01579

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what budget will be allocated to maintain the National Register of Ancient Woodland for the next and future financial years.

Question reference: S7W-01556

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 06 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what powers the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park has to limit the use of jet skis on the loch.

As per answer for S7W-01554 The Loch Lomond Byelaws, which came into force on 1 November 2024, contain the following powers in relation to jet skis and powered vessels:

Mandatory User Registration – any person in charge of a powered vessel (including jet skis) must register their personal details and vessel with the National Park Authority. Registered vehicles must display the unique, highly visible identification stickers;
Low Speed Zones – Vessels (jet skis) must stay below 6 kph in Low Speed Zones to avoid generating a wake and prevent collisions with paddleboarders and swimmers. These are located in high-traffic or mixed use areas of the loch at Balloch Castle Country Park, Duck Bay, Manse Bay, Milarrochy Bay, Luss, Sallachy and Rowardennan. There is also a speed limit of 11kph around the southern islands;
If an alleged byelaw contravention is assessed to be worthy of charging an individual, LLTNPA will report the case directly to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, which can result in a defendant gaining a criminal record if they are found guilty.