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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: S6O-05675

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make an announcement regarding the development of the Sheriffhall Junction before the end of the parliamentary session.

Question reference: S6O-05677

Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Independent
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to reduce journey times and congestion for commuters travelling to and from Edinburgh and East Lothian, including measures to progress with the delayed upgrade of Sheriffhall Roundabout and to improve transport reliability across the region.

Question reference: S6O-05660

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how its Budget 2026-27 delivers fair funding for health and social care services across the country, including in South Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-05651

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what further support provisions will be available to Alexander Dennis following the expiration of the current £4 million support package this month.

Question reference: S6O-05676

Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is content with the governance, accountability and delivery of both Scotland’s water supply and wastewater treatment services.

Question reference: S6O-05673

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent further job losses in the oil and gas supply chain as a result of the energy transition.

Question reference: S6O-05650

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to expand the availability of venture capital funding to aid business growth.

Question reference: S6O-05663

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to council tax increases approved by local authorities across Scotland for 2026-27.

Question reference: S6O-05649

Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support high streets and town centres in the West Scotland region, in light of reported issues, including high vacancy rates.

Question reference: S6O-05661

Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support local authorities, including Falkirk Council, to deliver vital services, including those aimed at reducing child poverty.