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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: S6O-05641

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships.

Question reference: S6O-05611

Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Question reference: S6O-05626

Asked by: Michael Marra, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on action it is taking to address the use of modified e-bikes and off-road vehicles in incidents of antisocial behaviour.

Question reference: S6O-05638

Asked by: Jamie Hepburn, MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much has been invested in schools in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth constituency through the Schools for the Future programme and the Learning Estate Investment Programme.

Question reference: S6O-05637

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors.

Question reference: S6O-05642

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to reduce the number of violent and disruptive incidents in schools.

Question reference: S6O-05616

Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make records on the Scotland's People website more readily available elsewhere.

Question reference: S6O-05636

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas.

Question reference: S6O-05621

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will invest in frontline justice public services.

Question reference: S6O-05623

Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs has had with the Scottish Prison Service regarding arrangements for prisoners eligible to vote in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election.