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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: S7O-00418

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to simplify access to the Blue Badge scheme for older people who are in receipt of Pension Age Disability Payment who have significant mobility difficulties.

Question reference: S7O-00112

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with specialist organisations regarding equipment and systems used to tackle wildfire and vegetation fires, in light of the increasing risk of such fires affecting rural communities, woodlands, parks and urban green and open spaces across Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05716

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation.

Question reference: S6W-44120

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 March 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Angela Constance on 10 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the report on the Scottish Law Officers’ roles and functions.

The report on the Scottish Law Officers’ roles and functions was published today and is available on the Scottish Government's website: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781806439737

We are grateful to Malcolm McMillan for the diligent and comprehensive research and engagement undertaken to produce this report. The report provides robust factual information, context and analysis on the Law Officers’ numerous roles and functions, including the history, development and safeguards in place which protect their independence.

The report clearly sets out how and why the current system works and its considerable strengths. Careful consideration would be required if there were to be any changes made to the ways in which the Law Officers’ various functions were allocated. As protected by the Scotland Act, the Law Officers operate with integrity and entirely independently of any other person as they undertake their prosecutorial functions. Separating the functions would require legislation by the UK Parliament.

Question reference: S6O-05593

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to reports that local authorities are reducing or withdrawing social care packages at short notice, including how it will ensure there is clear communication, adequate notice and safeguarding in place for any vulnerable people affected.

Question reference: S6O-05575

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S6O-05527

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what co-located services are available to support the welfare of remand prisoners released directly from court.

Question reference: S6O-05461

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with COSLA regarding payroll practices in local authorities that can result in two wage payments in a single universal credit assessment period, and can lead to reduced entitlement and rent arrears, including in relation to support available for those affected.

Question reference: S6O-05416

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support.

Question reference: S6O-05370

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual PFI and PPP payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26.6 million per year.