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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: S7W-01167

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport and Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy will work together to deliver consistent green industrial and energy strategies.

Question reference: S7W-01158

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic and social impact of the restrictions on travel at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.

Question reference: S7W-01171

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the High Growth Unit will be part of Scottish Enterprise.

Question reference: S7W-01176

Asked by: Adam Harley, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns raised by the Care Inspectorate regarding the prescribing of antipsychotics and sedatives for dementia patients.

Question reference: S7W-01157

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is being given to the building of a new, permanent road through the base of the Glen Croe valley as an alternative to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, as suggested by the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, and when a decision will be taken on whether to prioritise the building of an alternative route.

Question reference: S7W-01156

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what funding will be invested in the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in each of the next five years.

Question reference: S7W-01168

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what role the Cabinet Secretary for the economy will have in (a) the delivery of apprenticeships, (b) skills development and (c) in increasing Scotland’s businesses’ innovation activity.

Question reference: S7W-01172

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Friday, 19 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government’s decision to close the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, what consideration has been given to establishing an equivalent scheme in Scotland to support listed places of worship with the cost of VAT on repairs and maintenance.

Question reference: S7W-00857

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 05 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 19 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the £20 million investment in the 2026 Summer of Sport programme has been allocated to support young people’s access to bowling.

The Summer of Sport programme is designed to give children and young people opportunities to get active within their local communities through events and activities delivered by schools, clubs, sporting bodies and local authorities. At this stage, no specific portion of the £20 million funding has been earmarked for bowls and local partners are currently finalising their plans for submission to sportscotland at the end of June.

Alongside this, the Scottish Government has committed £1 million to support a live site at Kelvingrove Park during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where families will be able to take part in a wide range of free and accessible activities, including opportunities to try sports such as lawn bowls.

Funding has been provided to bowling clubs through the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund, to create more opportunities for young people to access and take part in bowling. This fund is helping celebrate sport, culture and community in the lead-up to and during the Games.

Question reference: S7W-01011

Asked by: Q Manivannan, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Friday, 12 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 19 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the closure of the workplace nursery at Victoria Quay in October 2025, and reports that some staff have reduced their working hours or left employment, (a) what assessment it has made of the impact of the closure on staff with childcare responsibilities, and (b) whether it has any plans to secure new on-site nursery provision.

The closure of the Victoria Quay nursery followed the withdrawal of the sole service provider during the contract renewal procurement exercise. The provider indicated that continued operation was not viable, reflecting reduced demand. The decision to close the nursery was not taken by the Scottish Government.

We recognise that the closure of the nursery was difficult for the families affected. To support the transition to closure, the Scottish Government put in place a short-term contract extension to enable parents to secure alternative childcare; and all parents using the VQ nursery, and those on the waiting list, were offered alternative provision by the original provider at a site 2.5 miles away.

No specific assessment of the closure has been undertaken. However, a range of support is available to parents, including flexible working arrangements, flexi-time to support work–life balance, special leave for unexpected emergencies, and carers’ leave for parents of disabled children.

Parents and guardians also have access to our Employee Assistance Service that can provide information and support in relation to childcare or parenting.

The Scottish Government continues to engage with the parent group and, as previously committed, will keep future provision under review based on demand.