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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-00020

Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 27 May 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many social homes have been built in Glasgow in each year since 2007.

From April 2007 to December 2025, the Affordable Housing Supply Programme has supported the delivery of 23,634 homes in Glasgow City Council area with 16,237 being for social rent.

A table showing the number of social and affordable approvals, starts and completions by local authority area can be accessed using the following link (note: this will be updated shortly with latest housing statistics up to 31 December 2025):

Affordable Housing Supply Programme: quarterly updates on approvals, site starts and completions by local authority

Homes delivered through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme comprise homes for social rent, for mid-market rent and for low cost home ownership. These homes take various forms including; new build homes, rehabilitation projects, conversions and off-the-shelf purchases of both new and second hand homes.

Question reference: S7W-00038

Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 27 May 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Migratory Bird Day on 9 May 2026 and the reported decline in the number of swifts in recent years, when it plans to consult on the changes to building regulations required to bring into force the requirement for swift bricks included in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011.

The Scottish Government recognises the importance of supporting biodiversity, including addressing the decline in species such as swifts, and acknowledges the significance of initiatives such as World Migratory Bird Day.

The Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 includes provision to introduce regulations requiring the installation of swift nest boxes in specified new buildings where reasonably practicable and appropriate. We anticipate that these provisions will be brought forward as part of a phased implementation programme. We will set out further details about the timetable for commencing and implementing the individual provisions in the Act, in due course. We will continue to fully engage with stakeholders throughout the commencement and implementation phases. This will include engagement in relation to changes to building regulations and consultation arrangements. We will ensure stakeholders and members of the public have sufficient time to prepare before we commence any provisions that would directly impact on them.

Question reference: S7W-00007

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 May 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reopen the Local Bridge Maintenance Fund.