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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

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Question reference: S7W-03042

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which ministers have met with representatives of the Scottish Youth Parliament over the last 12 months.

Question reference: S7W-03038

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on public funds being used to subsidise tourists and business travellers in local authority areas that have introduced, or are planning to introduce, a Visitor Levy, including Glasgow City Council.

Question reference: S7W-03059

Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether its current online safety information and support for parents and carers is effectively reaching families across Scotland, and what evidence it has that such information and support is influencing parental behaviour.

Question reference: S7W-03044

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many staff employed by the Scottish Government are engaged in activity related to the Scottish Youth Parliament.