Questions and answers
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
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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Question reference: S7O-00082
- Asked by: Joe Long, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason over a third of CAMHS referrals have reportedly not been accepted in the last 12 months.
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Question reference: S7W-00800
- Asked by: Joe Long, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 June 2026
- Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 8 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when unpaid carers will be able to access a right to breaks, as set out in the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025.
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Question reference: S7W-00801
- Asked by: Joe Long, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 June 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to self-referral pathways to support good mental health and wellbeing.
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