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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Questions and answers

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

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search.  There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Question reference: S6O-03752

To ask the Scottish Government what improvements it has considered making to governance arrangements at Ferguson Marine, in light of recent reported concerns around quality control at the yard.

Question reference: S6O-03768

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding action to address the impact in Scotland of the rising energy price cap, which will increase by 10% in October.

Question reference: S6O-03755

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out how it measures economic growth, including what metrics it uses to assess success in economic growth. 

Question reference: S6O-03753

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the findings of the Fair Work Convention’s inquiry into Fair Work in the Hospitality Industry.

Question reference: S6O-03772

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its efforts to develop a world-leading green hydrogen sector.

Question reference: S6O-03761

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the cost of private finance initiative repayments in the current financial year.

Question reference: S6O-03751

To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the development and delivery of its economic strategy, what assessment it has made of the contribution of the drinks sector to the economy.

Question reference: S6O-03767

  • Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the four nations steering group on the review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines as it applies to Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-03756

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to boost confidence in the retail sector.

Question reference: S6O-03769

To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is on upgrading the infrastructure of ports.