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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: S6W-40849

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 30 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government on what date section 7 of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024, which deals with the removal of a trustee by the court, will come into force.

Section 7 of the Act was brought into force on 26 June 2024 but only insofar as for the purpose of section 8 (removal of certain trustees by court: unfitness). The Scottish Government’s preferred approach is to allow the remaining provisions of the Act to be brought into force at the same time as a Scotland Act Order extends relevant provisions to pensions trusts and officials are working closely with UK Government colleagues to progress this work.

Question reference: S6W-40841

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve data collection and monitoring on secondary breast cancer.

Question reference: S6W-40844

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure consistent access to early diagnostics and treatment for people living with pancreatic cancer to avoid a so-called postcode lottery.

Question reference: S6W-40845

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action it is taking to improve early diagnosis and outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer, in light of reports of extremely low survival rates in Scotland associated with late-stage diagnosis and limited access to robust diagnostics and treatment resources.

Question reference: S6W-40843

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many people are currently living with incurable secondary breast cancer, broken down by (a) NHS board and (b) local authority area.

Question reference: S6W-40846

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support ocean science and protect endangered species and fragile fisheries in the marine environment.

Question reference: S6W-40842

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support women living with secondary breast cancer.

Question reference: S6W-40311

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 29 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures it is putting in place to create a self-sufficient, low-carbon steel industry in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-40541

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason there has been a reported reduction in police attending the scene of, or investigating, retail theft and burglaries, in light of reports of an increase in such crimes.

Decisions to attend the scene of a reported crime and follow-up investigations are operational matters for Police Scotland.

All reports made to the service are assessed under THRIVE (Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation, Vulnerability and Engagement) to gauge how they should be prioritised. THRIVE enables call handlers and officers assess whether there is a threat or potential harm, how likely it is to happen, whether there are investigation opportunities, whether the person is vulnerable and how best to engage.

Police Scotland have confirmed that, under the THRIVE model, reports of burglary, either in a retail setting or a private residence, would result in attendance from local officers.

In terms of retail crime, Police Scotland have used the £3 million additional funding provided this year to establish a Retail Crime Taskforce made up of uniformed officers, detectives and specialist analysts. The team is targeting repeat offenders of retail crime by using analytical data and intelligence to carry out proactive enforcement activities in areas most heavily impacted.

As highlighted in Police Scotland's recently published Quarter 1 performance report, their dedicated Edinburgh team has delivered significant results for the capital’s retailers, including 234 charges brought against retail crime offenders in the first three months of operations.

Question reference: S6W-40608

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure equitable access to repeat prescriptions for contraception, including the contraceptive pill and Depo injections, for people who face barriers in accessing these, including because of travel, childcare or work commitments.

The process for ordering a repeat prescription for contraception, such as the contraceptive pill or Depo injection, is the same as for any other prescription medication. Patients must have approval from their clinician for a repeat prescription. Most GP practices offer online ordering and many pharmacies also provide collection and delivery services which may be convenient for patients, including evening and weekend opening. Patients are advised to speak to their GP practice or local pharmacy to see what is the best option for them to obtain their medication.

Additionally, anyone aged between 13-55 is able to access bridging contraception. This 3 month temporary supply of the progestogen-only pill (POP) from pharmacies across Scotland, allows for people to access contraception more easily prior to making an appointment with their GP or sexual health service.