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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: S6T-02733

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take, in light of reports that some people are waiting 10 hours for an ambulance.

Question reference: S6F-04415

Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the implementation of the proposed scheme for the renovation of military homes in Scotland.

Question reference: S6F-04425

Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, MSP for Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the recent news that Eastern Airways, which runs lifeline regional services in the Highlands and Islands, has entered administration.

Question reference: S6F-04416

Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

To ask the First Minister when the Scottish Government will announce a timetable for improvement works on the A96 north of Inverurie, following the publication of its corridor review consultation report.

Question reference: S6F-04409

Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-04407

Asked by: Russell Findlay, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-04408

Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

Question to be taken in Chamber.

Question reference: S6F-04424

Asked by: Michael Marra, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 03 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the Auditor General’s report, 2024/25 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts, which indicates a £1 billion underspend by the Scottish Government.

Question reference: S6W-41494

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 27 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions recipients of the Child Disability Payment have been required to pay back (a) all or (b) some of the money that they have received from Social Security Scotland, broken down by (i) year and (ii) local authority area.

Question reference: S6W-41493

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 27 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions recipients of the Adult Disability Payment have been required to pay back (a) all or (b) some of the money that they have received from Social Security Scotland, broken down by (i) year and (ii) local authority area.