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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

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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 7 May 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04349

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for Dumbarton Castle.

Question reference: S6O-04354

  • Asked by: Collette Stevenson, MSP for East Kilbride, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its National Strategy for Community Justice, including the delivery of the sustainable housing on release for everyone standards across all local authorities.

Question reference: S6O-04373

  • Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting pupils with additional support needs in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency.   

Question reference: S6O-04371

  • Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand dyslexia support in schools, to remove any barriers for children who need the right support to thrive.  

Question reference: S6O-04356

  • Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Independent
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland’s work to tackle the issue of uncontrolled pyrotechnics at football matches.  

Question reference: S6O-04351

  • Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports virtual libraries.

Question reference: S6O-04346

  • Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its work on international development and support for humanitarian aid is being used to ensure the safety and security of those who are fleeing war and persecution.

Question reference: S6O-04359

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it and its partner organisations are taking to tackle antisocial behaviour in city centres.  

Question reference: S6O-04361

  • Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve the way the justice system handles crimes involving animals.  

Question reference: S6O-04360

  • Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Cashback for Communities programme.