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: S7W-03269
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution of mountain biking to tourism expenditure in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Question reference: S7W-03277
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government who regulates taxi fares, and what capacity ministers have to review or monitor price increases in this area.
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Question reference: S7W-03263
- Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress it has made regarding the establishment of a Scottish Marine Recovery Fund.
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Question reference: S7W-03268
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the potential economic impact of the 7Stanes network on Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
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Question reference: S7W-03264
- Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will require local authorities to introduce byelaws governing accommodation for seasonal agricultural workers.
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Question reference: S7W-03290
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any recent discussions with the Scottish Human Rights Commission regarding reviewing Orders for Lifelong restrictions.
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Question reference: S7W-03256
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking with the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) to address the reported backlog in registering Powers of Attorney.
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Question reference: S7W-03289
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the economic cost of poor male health outcomes in Dumfries and Galloway, including lost productivity and premature mortality.
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Question reference: S7W-03267
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether visitor numbers at the 7Stanes trail network have increased or decreased over the last five years, and what assessment it has made of the reasons for any change.
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Question reference: S7W-03284
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 28 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of trends in male suicide rates in Dumfries and Galloway over the last decade, and what targeted interventions are in place to reduce the rate.
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