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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-44356

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the funding allocated to the Techscaler programme that has supported companies headquartered in each local authority area, since 2022.

Question reference: S6W-44359

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the gap was between the proportion of school leavers from the most and least deprived areas entering a positive initial destination, in each of the last five years, for each local authority area.

Question reference: S6W-44376

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards halving the disability employment gap by 2038, and whether it remains on track to meet this target.

Question reference: S6W-44377

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the most recent figures on the disability employment gap in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-44088

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what dosage is specified in the national clinical pathway for responsiveness testing with the drug sapropterin in individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) in Scotland, and whether that pathway aligns with the recommendations of the British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group (BIMDG).

In Scotland, the national clinical pathway for sapropterin use in individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) applies the UK best-practice consensus guidelines developed by the British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group (BIMDG). This ensures a consistent approach to dosing and assessment of treatment response across the UK’s metabolic services.

The pathway specifies a starting dose of 10 mg per kilogram of body weight per day for the period of responsiveness testing.

The decision to prescribe a medicine, and which medicine to prescribe, is entirely for the clinician in charge of a person’s care, having taken into account their clinical condition, safety and any relevant clinical guidance.

Question reference: S6W-44087

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated cost of addressing school maintenance backlogs has been in each local authority area in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S6W-44086

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 05 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in Inverclyde, (a) how many school pupils aged 4 to 18 have been on waiting lists and (b) what the average waiting time has been for an assessment for additional support needs, in each of the last five academic years.

Question reference: S6W-43831

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on island communities of the extended annual maintenance of the MV Glen Sannox, and whether such repairs will impact the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa.

The Scottish Government itself has not undertaken any assessment of the impacts associated with extended overhaul periods. We are not aware of any detrimental effects on delivery dates or build costs for MV Glen Rosa.

CalMac are responsible for and manage the planned series of vessel overhauls, and they work with the yards to establish timelines and, where necessary, extensions. In the case of MV Glen Sannox, this has also been done in collaboration with colleagues in Scottish Government working with Fergusons given the element of warranty work to be included.

Arran services throughout this period have continued from Ardrossan and Brodick and cover has been provided by MV Isle of Arran, MV Caledonian Isles and MV Alfred at various times during the planned overhaul and the extension. Additional services have also been provided with the extension of the service to Arran from Claonaig over the winter period.

Question reference: S6T-02931

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 02 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has had with the UK Government regarding any assistance that the Scottish Government could provide, within devolved competence, to support anyone resident in Scotland who might be affected by the escalating situation in Iran and the Gulf region.

Question reference: S6W-43832

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 26 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to protect communities in light of the Community Security Trust reporting a 36% increase in antisemitic incidents in Scotland between 2024 and 2025, including the first recorded extreme violence case.

The Scottish Government stands firmly against any incidence of antisemitism. We are committed to robust and meaningful action to tackle all forms of this prejudice.

This includes yearly funding to the Jewish Council of Scotland to help build capacity for supporting those who have experienced antisemitic behaviour or are concerned by reported increases. An additional one-off grant was provided in 2024-25, in recognition of a growing demand for their services since the 07 October 2023 attacks and subsequent Middle East conflict. The UKG’s Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme is also available for Jewish communities in Scotland to apply.

Ministers and officials meet regularly with Jewish organisations to discuss matters relevant to their community and the Scottish Government is committed to continuing its engagement work in this area.

Our Hate Crime Strategy, which has been informed by Jewish partners as well as Police Scotland, is vital for developing effective methods of preventing antisemitism. More broadly we work across a range of portfolios, including education, equalities and justice, to forge a collective approach against any hatred which targets our Jewish communities.