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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-03997

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Stephen Flynn on 6 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the CalMac ferry service between Campbeltown and Ardrossan, which has not operated since Summer 2022, will return in Summer 2027.

Having examined the possible service, vessel and infrastructure options, it has become clear that any reinstatement would present significant challenges in terms of network resilience, vessel availability, affordability, value for money and longer-term sustainability. The difficult decision has therefore been taken that the Campbeltown ferry service should not be reinstated for Summer 2027. Longer term reinstatement will depend on future consideration of fleet renewal and port infrastructure investment. I have asked officials to work towards developing options for delivering a service in future years beyond 2027.

Question reference: S7O-00359

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to strengthen Scotland's relationships with international partners and multilateral organisations, including to support its target of increasing exports to 25% of GDP by 2029 as set out in its plan for growing Scotland’s exports.

Question reference: S7O-00324

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to support large commercial retailers, such as Silverburn Shopping Centre in the Cathcart and Pollok constituency, which contribute £414 million in economic activity annually and support 8,713 jobs.

Question reference: S7W-02717

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 21 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and the Glasgow City Region Bus Partnership regarding the delivery of bus priority measures on Pollokshaws Road, and what assessment it has made of the potential economic benefits of such measures for communities and businesses in the southside of Glasgow.

As advised in the chamber by MSP Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, on 10 September, I met with Councillor Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, on 8 July. During that meeting, she highlighted the strong partnerships Glasgow and other local authorities have developed with bus operators through the Glasgow Bus Partnership, as well as plans to introduce bus priority measures on key corridors across the city.

Through our Bus Infrastructure Fund, we have provided funding to support the development of bus priority measures on Pollokshaws Road, including corridor design work and AI-enabled traffic signal improvements. The supporting business case identifies opportunities to improve connectivity, increase access to jobs and services, reduce congestion, and deliver benefits for local communities and businesses.

Question reference: S7O-00205

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and the Glasgow City Region Bus Partnership regarding the delivery of bus priority measures on Pollokshaws Road, including any assessment it has made of the potential economic benefits for communities and businesses in the southside of Glasgow.

Question reference: S7W-02842

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S7O-00125

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5% of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25.

Question reference: S7O-00087

Asked by: Zen Ghani, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional NHS appointments and procedures.