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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: S7W-02460

Asked by: Laura Moodie, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that a change from on-site retention of spoil to large-scale transportation of spoil off site constitutes a material change to a planning application, and whether such a change would require a further environmental impact assessment.

It is for the decision maker (usually the relevant planning authority) to consider whether changes to a proposed development constitute a material or substantial change, having regard to the circumstances of the particular case. Whether Environmental Impact Assessment information on a particular matter is required is also for the decision-maker, in accordance with the relevant statutory framework.

It would not be appropriate for Scottish Ministers to comment on matters that fall within the planning authority's role and responsibilities.

Question reference: S7W-02463

Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, regarding action taken under the general anti-avoidance rule that was established by the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014, (a) how many times Revenue Scotland has taken action, (b) how many schemes have been challenged (i) successfully and (ii) unsuccessfully, and (c) what the total value of the schemes has been.

Question reference: S7W-02420

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which organisations it has consulted on its plans for a High-Growth Unit and a Council for Economic Growth

The creation of a High-Growth Unit and a Council for Economic Growth are both key commitments at the heart of our ambitions for Scotland’s economy.

Within the first 100 days of this Government, we established and convened the inaugural meeting of the National Council for Economic Growth, bringing together leaders from across Scotland's economy to help shape and drive our shared economic aims. We did not consult externally on the development of the Council.

We are currently in the early stages of the design and structure of the new High Growth Unit and will work closely with a range of partners across the public and private sector on the further development and delivery of the Unit, including considerations of international best practise.

Question reference: S7W-02419

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Holding Answer by Stephen Flynn on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the High Growth Unit will operate within government or as a public body

Question reference: S7W-02438

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken any assessment of the impact of the Vision 3 GP clinical system on GP appointment capacity and, if so, what the findings were.

The Scottish Government has not undertaken an assessment of the impact of the Vision 3 GP clinical system on GP appointment capacity.

Responsibility for the delivery and operation of GP IT systems, including the Vision 3 migration programme, sits with Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS), which manages the national GP IT service on behalf of NHS Scotland.

Public Services Delivery Scotland has advised that some short-term disruption to practices has been reported following migration. In response, a number of enhancements to post-migration support arrangements have been implemented in conjunction with OneAdvanced to support practices during their transition to the Vision 3 system.

Question reference: S7W-02993

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Monday, 07 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers current public awareness-raising activity on gynaecological cancers to be sufficient, and what assessment it has made of the case for a dedicated national awareness campaign highlighting the signs and symptoms of all five gynaecological cancers and the importance of seeking medical advice promptly.

Question reference: S7W-02996

Asked by: Michelle Campbell, MSP for Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, Scottish National Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Monday, 07 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the uptake has been of free school meals in each year for (a) primary and (b) secondary school pupils since 2007, broken down by local authority area.

Question reference: S7W-02994

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 07 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that people are empowered to discuss symptoms of potential gynaecological cancer with healthcare professionals and that their concerns are appropriately considered, including when they are experiencing persistent or unexplained pain.

Question reference: S7W-03013

Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 07 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider publishing a comprehensive Feminist Approach to International Relations (FAIR) action plan.

Question reference: S7W-03000

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 07 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-33003 by Jenni Minto on 21 January 2025, what action the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care has taken, or plans to take, to ensure that NHS boards provide continuing professional training on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to their staff, and what the timetable is for any such future action.