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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Question reference: S7W-03359
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether a shortlist of locations for its proposed walk-in GP clinic in Elgin has been confirmed, and, if so, whether it will provide further details.
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Question reference: S7W-03382
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with ScotRail and/or Scottish Rail Holdings about changing schedules for drivers to better enable them to access toilets.
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Question reference: S7W-03363
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action VisitScotland is taking to promote Scottish cruise tourism in international markets, including in the US and Germany.
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Question reference: S7W-03383
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with cross border train operators about changing schedules for drivers to better enable them to access toilets.
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Question reference: S7W-03328
- Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 will be monitored once they come into force on 1 October 2026.
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Question reference: S7W-03389
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, following its consultation in late 2024, whether it will provide an update on progress towards the implementation of a disposable cup levy.
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Question reference: S7W-03384
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with freight train operating companies about changing schedules for drivers in Scotland to enable better them access to toilets.
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Question reference: S7W-03340
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish its latest contingency analysis relating to Dalzell and Clydebridge to enable Parliament to scrutinise the options being considered.
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Question reference: S7W-03379
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Office of Rail and Road about the actions required to ensure that train drivers in Scotland can have improved access to toilets.
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Question reference: S7W-03380
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the ASLEF Dignity for Drivers Report 2024 regarding the lack of access to toilet facilities for train drivers.
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