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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 17 December 2025
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Question reference: S6W-29335

  • Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has been engaged in discussions with the City of Edinburgh Council's Mixed Tenure Improvement Service regarding the Scottish Government's part-ownership of any properties under the Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme that are impacted.

Question reference: S6W-29338

  • Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how information on the ScotRail peak fares removal pilot was targeted at (a) those on lower incomes and (b) non-rail users.

Question reference: S6W-29348

  • Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how many police road traffic officers were employed by Police Scotland in each of the past five calendar years.

Question reference: S6W-29329

  • Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for any tenants receiving a notice to quit from landlords impacted by the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service, where the landlord has decided to sell their property due to the reportedly high financial cost.

Question reference: S6W-29327

  • Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether private homeowners in deprived areas reportedly being charged a 4% interest fee by the City of Edinburgh Council on their payment plan as part of the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service is helping to meet its mission of eradicating poverty.

Question reference: S6W-29289

  • Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Monday, 26 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with ScotRail to ensure that the technology partner it appoints to deliver “a state-of-the-art multi-channel e-commerce solution that redefines convenience, accessibility, and value for our passengers” will provide integrated ticketing with the Glasgow subway, Edinburgh trams and with the bus and ferry network across Scotland. 

Question reference: S6W-29276

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 26 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what internal processes exist to ensure that Transport Scotland’s policy development and project implementation (a) are consistent with the Scottish Government’s climate change policies, including the Climate Change Plan (CCP), and (b) act to ensure that emissions from the transport sector are reduced in line with the emissions reduction envelope set out in the CCP.

Question reference: S6W-29217

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any ongoing repair work at Auchindoun Castle, and when it will reopen to the public.

Question reference: S6W-29193

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 20 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any deeming of wages of college staff who take action short of a strike.

Question reference: S6W-29230

  • Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how much each action in the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy Delivery Plan with a deadline of 2024-25 will cost.