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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-01756

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 3 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, following the conclusion of Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care: cancer strategy for children and young people 2021–2026, when it plans to publish its next long-term cancer strategy for children and young people and what role the third sector will have in informing and developing that strategy.

The Scottish Government understands the importance of age-specific cancer care for children and young people, this why we are the only UK nation to have a dedicated strategy for children and young people with cancer.

The Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care: cancer strategy for children and young people 2021–2026 runs until the end of 2026.

The Scottish Government is actively considering the next steps. We will engage with a range of stakeholders to inform potential futures approaches that will ensure that the voices and experiences of those most directly affected continue. This will also inform progress made through the current strategy, while identifying opportunities to further improve care, support and outcomes.

Question reference: S7W-01611

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 3 August 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential merits of introducing compulsory voting to increase turnout to Scottish Parliament elections, as is used in Australia.

Question reference: S7W-01614

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the turnout in the most recent elections.

Turnout at the most recent Scottish Parliament election in May 2026 was 53.2%, down 10% on 2021. The Scottish Government has sought to remove barriers to voting by improving accessibility, focusing in 2026 on those with sight loss. Through the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 we have created opportunities to pilot improved registration of voters, and to improve democratic engagement with the overall aim of increasing turnout.

Question reference: S7W-01449

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 28 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates the timeline will be for extending funded childcare provision to children from the age of nine months.

Question reference: S7W-01595

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding extending eligibility for the Youth Guarantee and the Jobs Guarantee to unemployed people aged over 24.

The Scottish Government has had no specific discussions with the UK Government regarding extending eligibility for the Youth Guarantee or the Jobs Guarantee to unemployed people aged over 24.

Employment support is a shared area of interest across reserved and devolved responsibilities, and Scottish Government officials engage regularly with UK Government counterparts on labour market issues and employability policy.

The Scottish Government remains committed to delivering a joined-up, person-centred employability system that supports people of all ages to progress towards and into fair, sustainable work. Through No One Left Behind, local authorities and delivery partners are empowered to provide tailored support that responds to individual circumstances, strengths and ambitions, including for people aged 25 and over who face barriers to entering, re-entering or progressing in the labour market.

Question reference: S7O-00126

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action it is taking to bring forward planning guidance on AI data centres in order to enable local authorities to fully and properly assess their impact on local communities and the environment.

Question reference: S7O-00063

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made regarding funding for the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme.

Question reference: S7O-00044

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent reports of aviation fuel supply issues at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding future fuel security and the fuel supply chain.