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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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Chamber and committees

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-03055

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding actions that can be taken to preserve energy networks following periods of bad weather. 

Question reference: S6O-03070

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding what is required to unlock the full potential of Scotland's green economy. 

Question reference: S6O-03077

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 31 January 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on transport infrastructure projects in the south of Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-03075

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the 2024-25 Budget will have on Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

Question reference: S6O-03072

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

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 31 January 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to encourage a modal shift to public transport.

Question reference: S6O-03058

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the growth of international exports.

Question reference: S6O-03068

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding any potential impact on Scotland’s public finances, to reports that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering reducing taxes in the UK Budget in March.

Question reference: S6O-03065

To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding cost of living support.

Question reference: S6O-03071

To ask the Scottish Government what it can do to address potholes on the road network, including what support is available for local authorities to do so, in light of reports that Edinburgh is the second worst city in the UK for potholes.

Question reference: S6O-03056

To ask the Scottish Government how its cities strategy supports town centres within cities to be vibrant destinations, which offer a range of services and amenities to support the community.