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: S7W-01872
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 18 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the Respect for All anti-bullying framework in reducing bullying experienced by children with additional support needs in primary schools.
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Question reference: S7W-01875
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 18 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what processes the Accountant in Bankruptcy has in place to verify that insolvency practitioners appointed as trustees in sequestrations hold a valid bond of caution throughout the duration of their appointments.
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Question reference: S7W-01837
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 17 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Calmac regarding the re-introduction of a non-landing ticket for passengers using the Mallaig-Small Isles service, including the timescale for implementation.
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Question reference: S7W-01712
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for autism assessments in the Highlands and Islands parliamentary region.
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Question reference: S7W-01709
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has make representations to Pfizer regarding submitting a UK licensing application for the ACT-O-VIAL hydrocortisone system.
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Question reference: S7W-01708
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to source an alternative liquid hydrocortisone product for people with adrenal insufficiency, following the permanent discontinuation of liquid hydrocortisone manufactured by ADVANZ PHARMA.
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Question reference: S7W-01711
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time is for autism assessments in the Highlands and Islands parliamentary region.
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Question reference: S7W-01710
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Department of Health and Social Care regarding encouraging manufacturers to submit a licensing application for the ACT-O-VIAL hydrocortisone system.
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Question reference: S7W-01713
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what additional investment it plans to introduce to reduce waiting times nationally for autism assessments.
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Question reference: S7W-01707
- Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the recruitment of GPs in rural and remote practices where people are reportedly experiencing difficulties securing appointments due to unfilled vacancies.
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