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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

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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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 3 December 2024
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Question reference: S6W-31790

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB) on 3 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it is taking to ensure that all parts of the parliamentary estate will be able to maintain a reasonable temperature for the wellbeing of staff, during the winter months.

Question reference: S6O-04058

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how the planned review of Creative Scotland will improve compliance with fair work principles in the culture sector. 

Question reference: S6F-03566

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 25 November 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 November 2024

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-03492

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 04 November 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6O-03862

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce energy consumption from the built environment.

Question reference: S6W-30267

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 27 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 9 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the possibility of designating Scottish bodies, including Creative Scotland, as endorsing bodies for the Global Talent Visa.

Question reference: S6F-03411

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 30 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 October 2024

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6W-30046

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 20 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what role (a) SEPA, (b) local authorities and (c) other bodies have or might be given in setting or enforcing controls regarding the release of non-biodegradable materials, including electronic components, into the environment at events such as so-called lantern festivals.

Question reference: S6W-30047

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 20 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what environmental regulations control the release of non-biodegradable material, including electronic components, at events such as so-called lantern festivals.

Question reference: S6O-03787

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reported concerns that the licensing scheme introduced by the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 is acting as a loophole in the fox hunting ban.