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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-02856

Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that all patients with suspected or diagnosed Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) have access to a specialist-led secondary care service supported by a clear care pathway.

Question reference: S7W-02855

Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time taken to diagnose Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS), in light of reports that diagnosis can take five to seven years from the onset of symptoms.

Question reference: S7W-02846

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of Glasgow City Council's new pay and grading structure on the delivery of outcomes funded through the Equally Safe fund.

Question reference: S7W-02843

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the Lord Advocate will publish the code of practice on investigative functions as set out in section 57 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016.

Question reference: S7W-02853

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to bringing forward an alcohol harm prevention plan, including action to restrict marketing and availability of alcohol.

Question reference: S7W-02874

Asked by: David Barratt, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the preferred funding approach for the Lochgelly Medical Centre.

Question reference: S7W-02854

Asked by: Adam Harley, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to use social impact investment across government departments.

Question reference: S7W-02851

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that every resident in (a) Glasgow and (b) South Lanarkshire has a safe, secure and affordable home.

Question reference: S7W-02840

Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to amend the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 to require property factors to receive formal qualifications in order to bring them in line with letting agents.

Question reference: S7W-02842

Current Status: Withdrawn