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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-00197

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support households in installing electric vehicle charging points at home.

Question reference: S7W-00211

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure adequate access to NHS dentistry in rural areas.

Question reference: S7W-00209

Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve medical and support services for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in Edinburgh and Lothians East.

Question reference: S7W-00208

Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of its £4.5 million for myalgic encephalomyelitis and long COVID services has been allocated to NHS Lothian.

Question reference: S7W-00189

Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Scotland’s ageing population, and what it considers the impact will be on registered social landlords to make future adaptations to properties.

Question reference: S7W-00207

Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance is available for local authorities when managing noise complaints as a public health issue.

Question reference: S7W-00214

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many adult patients in Dumfriesshire have been seen by an NHS dentist in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S7W-00192

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received legal advice regarding the compatibility of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices with the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020, and, if so, whether it will publish the advice it has received.

Question reference: S7W-00193

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the administrative and enforcement costs associated with introducing a cap on supermarket food prices.

Question reference: S7W-00195

Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that female witnesses involved in serious criminal cases are provided with appropriate protections and support throughout court proceedings, including safeguards relating to single-sex spaces and facilities.