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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-03864

Asked by: Adam Harley, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what national procedures and guidance are in place in the event of the sudden and unexpected death of a baby who has never left hospital, and whether it will review these arrangements in light of Recommendation 8 of the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Question reference: S7W-03825

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Assurance review of Conduct and Discipline recommendation that the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) be added to the list of prescribed persons under whistleblowing legislation, what consideration it has given to implementing that recommendation.

Question reference: S7W-03863

Asked by: Adam Harley, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether every neonatal unit in Scotland has a designated member of staff responsible for regularly reviewing neonatal mortality and other relevant safety data, including identifying concerning trends and reporting these to NHS board level, and, if not, whether it will introduce such a requirement.

Question reference: S7W-03858

Asked by: Adam Harley, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Recommendation 3 of the Thirlwall Inquiry regarding consistent bereavement care following a neonatal death, and what action it will take to ensure that families receive a consistent standard of bereavement support across all NHS boards.

Question reference: S7W-03873

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) local authorities, (b) Police Scotland and (c) animal welfare organisations regarding promoting responsible dog ownership and reducing problems arising from irresponsible ownership in communities and public spaces.

Question reference: S7W-03830

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Audit Scotland Best Value in Policing Thematic Inspection of Road Policing in Scotland finding that efforts to tackle drug driving are constrained by shortages of trained personnel and forensic services capacity, what action it is taking to address those constraints.

Question reference: S7W-03829

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) Thematic Inspection of Police Response to Drug Harm Reduction finding that Police Scotland has no published national drug harm reduction strategy, what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the publication of such a strategy.

Question reference: S7W-03896

Asked by: Lorna Slater, MSP for Edinburgh Central, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that Edinburgh Food Project provided 2,896 food parcels in the Edinburgh Central constituency between September 2025 and September 2026, whether it remains committed to ending the need for food banks in Scotland and, if so, what action it is taking to deliver this commitment.

Question reference: S7W-03890

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the current planning and licensing framework is operating fairly and coherently for established short-term let businesses that pre-date the designation of short-term let control areas.

Question reference: S7W-03888

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark One Health Day on 3 November 2026 and what action it is taking to promote public understanding of the connections between human, animal, plant and environmental health.