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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 20 September 2024
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Question reference: S6W-29997

  • Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29352 by Gillian Martin on 17 September 2024, what approaches have been made to (a) academia and (b) the private sector to explore the potential for new recovery solutions.

Question reference: S6W-29994

  • Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29408 by Gillian Martin on 17 September 2024, when it anticipates that it will resolve the technical issues impacting the Scottish Energy Statistics Hub, and when these technical issues were first identified.

Question reference: S6W-30000

  • Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29379 by Siobhian Brown on 13 September 2024, whether it will provide an update on progress on the delivery of the four components outlined in Scotland’s strategic approach to challenging and deterring men’s demand for prostitution and supporting the recovery and sustainable exit of those involved in prostitution.

Question reference: S6O-03780

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services.

Question reference: S6O-03774

  • Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how its investment in Fairer Futures Partnerships will help to tackle child poverty.

Question reference: S6O-03777

  • Asked by: Lorna Slater, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recently published Holyrood Park Strategic Plan, what the timeline is for Historic Environment Scotland to complete its Movement Strategy and deliver on its 10 objectives for the park.

Question reference: S6O-03773

  • Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with the Music Venues Trust regarding the introduction of a ticket levy, on a voluntary or statutory basis, for stadium and arena shows, to support grassroots culture venues.

Question reference: S6O-03776

  • Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns over its reported plans to downgrade the neonatal intensive care unit at Ninewells Hospital.

Question reference: S6O-03775

  • Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to GP appointments.

Question reference: S6O-03779

  • Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review its relationship with LGBT Youth Scotland, in light of reported allegations regarding safeguarding failings.