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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-04390

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin work on the National Deer Management and Venison Plan following the commencement of the relevant sections of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026.

Question reference: S7W-04415

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s call for strategic leadership on employment for veterans, their spouses and partners, which minister is accountable for delivery of this work, and what measurable employment outcomes it has set for the next 12 months.

Question reference: S7W-04401

Asked by: Kate Campbell, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to meet the aims of the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy during the current parliamentary session.

Question reference: S7W-04409

Asked by: Joe Fagan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has met with representatives of the Beattock Action Group to discuss the reopening of Beattock station and, if so, when those meetings took place.

Question reference: S7W-04392

Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains its policy that there should be a presumption against new exploration for oil and gas, as set out in its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan and, if not, (a) when and (b) for what reason that policy was changed.

Question reference: S7W-04391

Asked by: Michelle Campbell, MSP for Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the implementation of the provisions in the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 that recognise children who see, hear or otherwise experience the effects of domestic abuse as victims in their own right, and whether it considers that support services are consistently meeting the needs of these children across Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-04386

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government further to the answer to question S6W-40658 by Siobhian Brown on 2 October 2025, what opportunity the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee will have to consider and report on any rules introducing opt-out group proceedings (class action).

Question reference: S7W-04384

Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the campaign groups that will be involved in the panel of experts of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex.

Question reference: S7W-04423

Asked by: Joe Fagan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in its review of the outcomes of the 2026 non-domestic rate revaluation.

Question reference: S7W-04417

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s findings in its 2026 Progress Report that around 5% of GP practices have registered with the GP Recognition Scheme, what plans it has to increase participation in the scheme over the next 12 months, including any participation targets and supporting resources.