Questions and answers
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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Question reference: S6O-04454
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is sufficiently resourced to provide appropriate planning guidance or able to respond to planning consultations when required.
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Question reference: S6O-04451
- Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what community safety measures it plans to prevent antisocial behaviour, including improper needle disposal, in the area surrounding the Thistle drug consumption facility.
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Question reference: S6O-04442
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is maximising the impact of its International Development Fund in its partner countries, including any of those affected by high levels of indebtedness.
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Question reference: S6O-04471
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what support there is for the parents or guardians of children and young people with additional support needs who require a specific school placement.
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Question reference: S6O-04450
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the mental health of police officers and ensure that they have access to the appropriate specialist services.
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Question reference: S6O-04457
- Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims that policing of pro-Palestinian rallies and demonstrations has been disproportionate and heavy-handed.
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Question reference: S6O-04472
- Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what work it is carrying out with local authorities regarding the wellbeing of school pupils and staff.
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Question reference: S6O-04469
- Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that local authorities provide co-ordinated support plans for pupils who need extra support.
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Question reference: S6O-04447
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding re-joining the European Single Market.
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Question reference: S6O-04443
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what steps Historic Environment Scotland is taking to ensure that women have access to a safe working environment.
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