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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 27 March 2026
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Question reference: S6W-14636

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what criteria will be used to establish what routes will be (a) included and (b) excluded in the six-month pilot scheme for the removal of peak-time train fares, and whether it plans for all peak fares to be removed fully or partially across the country following the pilot.

Question reference: S6T-01218

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it can provide to the investigation into the capsizing of the tugboat, MV Biter, on the River Clyde on 24 February.

Question reference: S6T-01200

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the Deposit Return Scheme will launch.

Question reference: S6F-01869

To ask the First Minister whether she will provide an update on what discussions she has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in relation to bullying and harassment in schools.  

Question reference: S6F-01864

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking, in light of reports that individuals are unable to be discharged from hospital due to a lack of available spaces in care homes.

Question reference: S6F-01851

To ask First Minister whether she will provide an update on the Scottish Government's response to ongoing food shortages currently affecting Scotland.

Question reference: S6F-01855

To ask the First Minister when the Cabinet will next meet.

Question reference: S6F-01849

  • Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 27 February 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 March 2023

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-01850

  • Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 27 February 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 March 2023

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6W-14352

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 30 January 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 27 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many executive agencies there are; how (a) much funding and (b) many staff each has in 2022-23, and in which year each was established.