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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-40647

Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Ivan McKee on 19 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its Programme for Government commitment to consult on modernising Scotland’s compulsory purchase system.

I am pleased to announce that we have today published a consultation on a comprehensive package of proposals to modernise compulsory purchase in Scotland, to make it simpler, more streamlined and fairer for all parties. The publication of this consultation, which was a Programme for Government commitment, marks an important step towards the wholesale reform that many stakeholders have been calling for.

Compulsory purchase orders are a powerful tool which can help to deliver a wide range of projects, from major infrastructure developments to bringing empty homes and vacant land back into use. However, the legislation is complex and out of date, which can discourage public bodies from using it. The reform programme aims to overhaul the system so that it can fulfil its potential to drive change, as well as being fairer and more transparent for those whose property is affected. Following commitments given to parliament earlier this year, the consultation also includes some questions on compulsory sale orders and compulsory lease orders.

The consultation is available on the Scottish Government website and is open until 19 December.

Question reference: S6W-40643

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the care of patients of private dental practices, what the formal responsibilities are of (a) the Scottish Government’s dentistry and oral health division, (b) Health Improvement Scotland, (c) NHS boards, (d) the General Dental Council’s Dental Complaints Service, (e) the Professional Standards Authority and (f) the Care Inspectorate.

Question reference: S6W-40656

Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00259 by Humza Yousaf on 14 June 2021, whether it will (a) provide an update on progress made to develop endoscope-assisted surgery for craniosynostosis in the last five years, and (b) review the current referral pathway to Great Ormond Street Hospital, in light of reported ongoing concerns that delays may prevent access to treatment within the critical window for children with skull deformities.

Question reference: S6W-40648

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how much it is spending on bringing the Tour de France to Scotland in 2027.

Question reference: S6W-40599

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-40164 by Angus Robertson on 4 September 2025, whether the First Minister raised the issue of Scottish independence with the President of the European Commission on 26 July 2025 in line with the advice that he received in the "Key message" section that was set out in the briefing document for that meeting, which was published under FOI reference FOI/202500477553 and, if so, what the outcome was.

Question reference: S6W-40669

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government on what dates the business forum, which was established to discuss priorities in advance of Scottish budgets and programmes for government as part of its New Deal for Business, has met, broken down by (a) who attended and (b) what was discussed.

Question reference: S6W-40609

Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to organisations, such as the South Grampian Wildfire Group, which aim to improve resilience and collaboration between estates and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Question reference: S6W-40653

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government which organisations are represented in the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group, also broken down by the rationale for each being invited to participate.

Question reference: S6W-40606

Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what training is provided for (a) police officers and (b) dog wardens to recognise the difference between dog breeds, such as the Cane Corso and XL Bully.

Question reference: S6W-40610

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what studies have recently been carried out regarding the experiences of young people receiving person-centred child and adolescent mental health services (CAHMS).