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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 18 February 2026
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Question reference: S6W-43769

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an itemised breakdown of the cost of a standard Baby Box.

Question reference: S6W-43779

  • Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support and guidance it is providing to local authorities, in light of the potential for council and community-owned heat networks to provide accountable and affordable low carbon heat for homes and buildings.

Question reference: S6W-43776

  • Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline its plans to increase the number of heat network consumers from 1.1% of households, in light of its potential as an affordable, low carbon heating option for consumers.

Question reference: S6W-43785

  • Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address any issues regarding the potential financial burden or loss of living-cost funding associated with the different Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) funding paths for modular routes of study, such as HNC/HND to degree progression courses, which are not currently recognised as one continuous matriculation.

Question reference: S6W-43775

  • Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to raise awareness of heat networks amongst consumers, in light of Consumer Scotland’s report, Challenges facing heat network consumers in Scotland, which highlighted a lack of public understanding of heat networks. 

Question reference: S6W-43777

  • Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline its plans to ensure that heat networks remain a fair and affordable heating solution, in light of reports of high, varied and volatile pricing experiences by consumers.

Question reference: S6W-43772

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on the lack of funding for rural bus transportation on the provision of competitive sports, including rugby in schools in rural areas.

Question reference: S6W-43770

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of poor local transport connectivity on the ability of school-aged children in rural areas to access grassroots sport.

Question reference: S6W-43771

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what funding is in place to provide access to bus transportation to sporting clubs that support school-aged children in rural areas.

Question reference: S6W-43773

  • Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which resources it plans to provide to consumers on existing heat networks in order to ensure that they are aware of their rights.