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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-04093

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government regarding the potential impact of the UK Government’s Autumn Budget on small businesses in Scotland, including environmental horticulture businesses.

Question reference: S6O-04113

Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to local authorities in relation to holding public inquiries into onshore wind farms.

Question reference: S6O-04095

Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to independent businesses in rural and small communities.

Question reference: S6O-04103

Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the next Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Question reference: S6O-04100

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how its 2025-26 Budget will support public services.

Question reference: S6O-04091

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S6O-04119

Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the request from the A77 Action Group for the establishment of a task force to consider issues relating to the impact of the reported increased use of full road closures on the A77.

Question reference: S6O-04115

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues on how to ensure the delivery of the workforce required to deliver its net zero targets, including through discussions with Skills Development Scotland and colleges.

Question reference: S6O-04118

Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to enhance regional transport partnerships over the coming year.

Question reference: S6O-04090

Asked by: Lorna Slater, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will provide a full written response to the report, Developing Scotland's Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models.