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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 1 July 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04656

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will issue a formal public apology to members of the Gypsy/Traveller community, in light of reports of the harm caused by what was known as the Tinker Experiment.

Question reference: S6W-36941

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 17 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 6 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support households in rural areas with energy costs, in light of the 6.4% increase to the Ofgem price cap.

Question reference: S6O-04620

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what pathways are available to obtain a child ADHD assessment for those who do not have a co-existing mental health disorder that meets the CAMHS mental health criteria and who cannot afford a private assessment.

Question reference: S6W-36963

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 17 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 29 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any unintended consequence of the public procurement process that may have resulted in small businesses being disadvantaged, including losing out on freelance contracts to large internationally owned firms.

Question reference: S6W-37000

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 24 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in engaging with officials from the Senedd with regard to the Welsh Government's commitment to phase out greyhound racing.

Question reference: S6W-36318

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 22 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the appointment of the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-36321

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 22 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill, which is currently being considered by the House of Lords.

Question reference: S6W-36424

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 22 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out regarding traffic options to enable safer pedestrian access on the A84 at Bridge of Teith.

Question reference: S6W-36319

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 22 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish an updated environment strategy.

Question reference: S6O-04556

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the timescale is to adapt the HMP Stirling estate to address the ongoing noise complaints, in light of reports from residents that the noise disturbance is getting worse.