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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 12 January 2026
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Question reference: S6W-42972

  • Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of school leavers in each local authority area have gone on to a positive destination in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-42958

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to improve information sharing between public services to ensure the right outcomes for those with eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-42961

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving services for those people with eating disorders with co-occurring considerations and/or comorbidities.

Question reference: S6W-42948

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that teachers and school staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-42946

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that GPs and primary care staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-42956

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to enhance patient safety protocols for those with eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-42968

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to introduce awareness about musculoskeletal conditions and how to prevent them through physical activity in the Scottish curriculum.

Question reference: S6W-42969

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what provisions currently exist in the Scottish curriculum to teach children about musculoskeletal conditions and how to prevent them through physical activity.

Question reference: S6W-42949

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that social workers and social care staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-42971

  • Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 12 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many modern apprenticeship starts there have been (a) in each financial year between 2007-08 and 2024-25 and (b) since April 2025 to date, broken down by local authority area.