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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: S7W-01383

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration was given to EMIS or EMIS Web as an alternative to the Vision 3 system during the procurement process for a GP clinical IT system.

Question reference: S7W-01378

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the rollout of the Vision 3 system on GP practices, including on appointment capacity, consultation times, administrative workload and the ability of practices to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Question reference: S7W-01387

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Dumfries and Galloway regarding any impact of the Vision 3 system rollout in GP practices in the region.

Question reference: S7W-01377

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers the current Vision 3 system to be meeting the operational needs of GP practices, and what evidence it has used to reach that view.

Question reference: S7W-01392

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider allowing GP practices to return to, or adopt, alternative clinical IT systems, including EMIS or EMIS Web, where practices consider that the Vision 3 system is adversely affecting their ability to provide safe and efficient care.

Question reference: S7W-01385

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received representations from GP practices, NHS boards, primary care staff or professional bodies regarding the implementation or functionality of the Vision 3 system, and, if so, what action it has taken in response.

Question reference: S7W-01389

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 26 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what escalation process is in place for GP practices that consider that the Vision 3 system is unworkable or having an adverse impact on patient care.

Question reference: S7O-00101

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders to support the maintenance of banking services in rural areas.

Question reference: S7W-00834

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 05 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 12 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential for geothermal energy in Scotland.

In 2014, a Scottish Government commissioned study identified significant potential for deep geothermal in Scotland’s abandoned mine workings, hot sedimentary aquifers and hot dry rocks.

Our 2021 Heat in Buildings Strategy recognises that this resource, although less well developed in Scotland than other technologies, could have a role to play, for some communities, in the decarbonisation of heat. The Strategy includes a commitment to continue to explore that potential. We continue to work with partners to better understand this resource and to share what we have learned.

The Scotland Heat Map is a GIS tool that can be used to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions from heat in buildings. The map enables users to visualise and assess who needs heat and where sources of heat might come from, including the sub-surface.

Question reference: S7W-00841

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 05 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 12 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential of geothermal energy to heat homes in Scotland.