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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-29439

  • Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what involvement it had in the SQA's approach to the exams appeals process in 2024.

Question reference: S6W-29427

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm the (a) number and (b) percentage of schools that have (i) been awarded Reading Schools accreditation and (ii) joined the Reading Schools programme, broken down by local authority area.

Question reference: S6W-29460

  • Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to upgrade train services north of Inverness.

Question reference: S6W-29431

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it works with teachers to improve its Reading Schools programme.

Question reference: S6W-29457

  • Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what consultation took place with (a) residents of and (b) people who are employed in Largs, Fairlie and West Kilbride before the recent announcement by ScotRail that it plans to reduce services to Largs station.

Question reference: S6W-29332

  • 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 reviewed the design of the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service, in light of reported concerns that it was designed without input from the residents that are most impacted.

Question reference: S6W-29328

  • 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 available to any owner-occupier families in deprived areas impacted by the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service who are considering selling their homes due to the high financial estimates that they are reportedly receiving.

Question reference: S6W-29194

  • 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 Glenbuchat Castle, and when it will reopen to the public.

Question reference: S6W-29215

  • 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 Castle of Old Wick, and when it will reopen to the public.

Question reference: S6W-29463

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what the cost was of the previous winter vaccination programme, broken down by NHS board.