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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 12 February 2026
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Question reference: S6O-05536

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will ensure meaningful infrastructure improvements in the south of Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05538

  • Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the support provided to NHS boards to develop specialist care pathways for postural tachycardia syndrome.

Question reference: S6O-05520

  • Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the delivery of small and medium-sized cultural events.

Question reference: S6O-05518

  • Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding free-to-air television broadcasting in Scotland, including in relation to sporting events such as the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and 2027 Tour de France.

Question reference: S6O-05519

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much it anticipates it will spend on matters relating to constitutional policy and strategy in 2025-26 and 2026-27.

Question reference: S6O-05530

  • Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Independent
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken since 2007 to address prostitution, including legislative measures aimed at tackling demand for paid sex as a means of preventing harm to vulnerable women and girls, and the provision of exit support services for recovery from any complex trauma resulting from prostitution.

Question reference: S6O-05527

  • Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what co-located services are available to support the welfare of remand prisoners released directly from court.

Question reference: S6O-05522

  • Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what potential challenges it anticipates in relation to the scheduling of a Chamber debate on the Climate Change Plan before the end of the current parliamentary session.

Question reference: S6O-05544

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the education secretary's position is on concerns that, in light of the national review timeline, victims of grooming gangs may have to wait up to 18 months before ministers decide whether to establish a full public inquiry.

Question reference: S6O-05517

  • Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the obligations of local government are in relation to the funding of local arts, heritage and culture services.