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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: S6W-42967

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its position on the reintroduction of lynx in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-43055

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what role Transport Scotland will have in the delivery of Winchburgh train station.

Question reference: S6W-43011

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-39465 by Jim Fairlie on 29 July 2025 and in light of the announcement by the UK Government that it will consult on slaughter legislation for farmed fish, whether it will revisit its decision to rely on guidance rather than regulations in relation to the slaughter of farmed fish.

Question reference: S6W-43049

Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a full financial breakdown of how the £126 million in funding, which it saved in 2026-27 following the removal by the UK Government of the two-child benefit cap, will be spent on child poverty measures.

Question reference: S6W-43043

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its draft Budget 2026-27 and the associated level 4 tables, whether it will provide a detailed breakdown of the £24.311 million allocation in the budget line, "Social Care Support - Other Spend".

Question reference: S6W-43045

Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what work it is currently undertaking with local authorities to ensure that adequate specialist provision is available for under-18s with addiction issues across Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-43044

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much has been allocated in its draft Budget 2026-27 to a museum of empire, slavery, colonialism and migration in Glasgow.

Question reference: S6W-43029

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards accept child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) self referrals from people with eating disorders.

Question reference: S6W-43048

Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the current criteria for GP referral for NHS surgery for varicose veins.

Question reference: S6W-43021

Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been identified for youth work in the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27.