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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: S7O-00468

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 November 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce levels of nicotine addiction among under-18s.

Question reference: S7W-04552

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the total amount saved by patients, visitors and staff following the abolition of car parking charges at NHS hospital car parks in 2008.

Question reference: S7W-04501

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its approach to public service reform will affect the delivery of audiology services, including any plans to improve patient access and to expand provision in community settings.

Question reference: S7W-04502

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential savings from expanding community-based audiology services, including any savings associated with reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of, dementia.

Question reference: S7O-00380

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with the senior leadership of Dundee and Angus College regarding the college's Transform Programme.

Question reference: S7W-04299

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Angela Constance on 15 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Module 4 report on vaccines and therapeutics across the UK.

The Scottish Government has today published its response to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 4 report. The Scottish Government is grateful to the Inquiry and all those involved in producing such a detailed and thorough examination of vaccines and therapeutics.

The Covid-19 pandemic touched every community in Scotland and left a lasting impact on individuals, families and public services. As we publish our response to the Inquiry's Module 4 report, we take this opportunity to remember those who lost their lives, acknowledge those who continue to live with the consequences of the pandemic, and recognise the suffering experienced by so many across the country.

Vaccines and therapeutics played a critical role in protecting lives, reducing serious illness and supporting our recovery from Covid-19. The speed with which safe and effective vaccines were developed and delivered was unprecedented and demonstrated what can be achieved through collaboration between governments, public health agencies, researchers, healthcare professionals, industry and communities. It is essential we build on these achievements, whilst also learning from the challenges and inequalities highlighted by the Inquiry.

We are particularly grateful to those who shared personal experiences and evidence with the Inquiry. Their contributions have provided invaluable insight into the realities of the pandemic and have helped ensure that lessons for the future are grounded in the experiences of those most affected. We also want to acknowledge the vital work of the Covid Inquiries Response Engagement Group, whose input to the response has been invaluable. The insights shared by representatives of groups disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including bereaved families, disabled people, minority ethnic communities, older people and others most affected by the pandemic have shaped our response.

The report's recommendations provide an important opportunity to strengthen our preparedness for future public health emergencies, reduce inequalities and build on the achievements of Scotland's vaccination programme. The Scottish Government welcomes the recommendations and remains committed to working collaboratively with partners across Scotland and the UK to build a more resilient, equitable and responsive system that protects the health and wellbeing of everyone in Scotland.

The Scottish Government will provide regular progress updates on the actions set out within the response. The response is available at: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781807756307

Question reference: S7O-00320

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is planning to support the proposed Eden Project development in Dundee through to delivery.

Question reference: S7W-03367

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Module 3 report examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems across the UK.

The Scottish Government has today published its response to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 3 report. The Covid-19 pandemic touched every community and every family in Scotland in different ways. For many, it brought profound loss, separation, uncertainty and hardship. The Scottish Government extends its deepest sympathy to everyone who lost loved ones and to all those whose lives were impacted by the pandemic.

I want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the Inquiry, including those who shared difficult and personal experiences. I also want to acknowledge the vital work of the Covid Inquiries Response Engagement Group, whose input to the response has been invaluable. The insights shared by representatives of groups disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including bereaved families, disabled people, minority ethnic communities, older people and others most affected by the pandemic have shaped our response.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for the sacrifices made throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and for the extraordinary dedication of the health and social care workforce. Their professionalism, compassion and resilience were especially evident in the care provided to those most vulnerable during an exceptionally difficult period.

The Scottish Government remains committed to taking forward the actions and timelines for implementation set out in this response, and to doing so in a way that recognises and respects the many sacrifices made by the public health workforce during the pandemic to protect our healthcare system, and the loved ones lost during the pandemic.

The Scottish Government will provide regular progress updates on the actions set out within the response. The response is available at: UK Covid-19 Inquiry - Module 3 report: Scottish Government response

Question reference: S7O-00247

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the rollout of the £2 bus fare cap to the City of Dundee and the wider Tayside area.

Question reference: S7O-00173

Asked by: Heather Anderson, MSP for Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with senior leadership at the University of Dundee regarding the university's ongoing programme of organisational change.