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-03357
- 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 it anticipates that any existing services will be reduced at the site selected by NHS Grampian for the proposed walk-in GP clinic in Elgin.
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Question reference: S7W-03336
- 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 engagement it has had with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator regarding its ongoing inquiry into the John Muir Trust, and when it expects the inquiry to conclude.
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Question reference: S7W-03370
- 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 guidance and advice it provides to civil servants on maintaining their impartiality when creating and promoting digital content and advertising that promotes its agenda.
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Question reference: S7W-03352
- 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 data it holds regarding the number of people who have used the tennis courts at Moray Sports Centre, in each year since 2021.
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Question reference: S7W-03362
- 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 it has taken to identify language skills gaps in the tourism sector, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, and what action it is taking to remedy any such gaps.
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Question reference: S7W-03346
- 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 what estimate it has made of the economic impact on Motherwell, Cambuslang and the wider Lanarkshire supply chain should the Dalzell plate mill close permanently.
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Question reference: S7W-03361
- 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 it is taking to encourage and support tourism businesses, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, to develop foreign language skills among their staff.
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Question reference: S7W-03387
- Asked by: Amanda Bland, MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of reports of unsatisfactory outcomes across the justice system, including whether these factors are operational or system-wide in nature.
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Question reference: S7W-03377
- Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 30 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what additional funding it plans to allocate for the treatment of lung cancer and what provisions it will make to support people living with other life-threatening respiratory conditions.
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Question reference: S7W-03345
- 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 what assessment it has made of the suitability of GFG Alliance as the long-term owner of Scotland’s last plate mill, and what evidence underpins its position.
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