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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: S7O-00104

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to improve openness, transparency and accountability across the public sector.

Question reference: S7W-01087

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect the long-term future of Scotland's pig processing infrastructure.

Question reference: S7W-01082

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, to ensure food security, how it plans to reverse the 7.3% decrease in total pig numbers that was recorded in 2025.

Question reference: S7W-01084

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to protect producers in Scotland from being undermined by cheaper pork imports from the EU.

Question reference: S7W-01086

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator to ensure fair treatment of pig producers by (a) processors and (b) retailers.

Question reference: S7W-01083

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, to prevent future business closures, what plans it has to provide immediate short-term financial aid to pig producers.

Question reference: S7W-01085

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on Scotland’s pig sector, what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding imposing stricter import controls on pork from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF).

Question reference: S7W-00888

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government by what date the procurement of AI in stroke diagnosis will be finalised, and what the timetable is for delivery.

Question reference: S7W-00850

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 05 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Audit Scotland report, Criminal Courts Backlog Follow-Up, what action it will take to address challenges within the transformational change programme, including (a) insufficient staff, (b) a lack of coordination and oversight of projects led by various justice partners, (c) ineffective management of risks, and (d) complex governance and accountability arrangements.

Question reference: S7W-00851

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 05 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Audit Scotland report, Criminal Courts Backlog Follow-Up, for what reason was the body worn video pilot rolled out without any formal evaluation of its impact.

Audit Scotland’s follow-up report recognises significant progress in reducing the court backlog since its peak in 2022. This reflects targeted investment from the Scottish Government and positive collaboration across justice partners.

On body worn video, decisions on operational deployment are rightly for the Chief Constable, based on policing priorities and operational need.

However, it is important to be clear that body worn video is not new or untested technology. Its benefits are already well established across policing in other parts of the UK and internationally. It can improve the quality of evidence, support earlier guilty pleas, reduce demands on officer time, and enhance transparency and public confidence in policing.

It also has clear benefits for officer and public safety, helping to de-escalate incidents and provide an accurate record of interactions, which is of particular value to victims and witnesses.

Police Scotland has now completed the rollout to the first planned tranche of 10,500 devices and is considering next steps. This has been made possible through record Scottish Government investment of over £1.7 billion in policing for 2026–27.

The Scottish Government will continue to support Police Scotland and justice partners to ensure that this technology delivers its full potential, including contributing to a more efficient justice system and improved outcomes for victims.