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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-03138

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the last independent audit of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was carried out, and what the findings of this audit were.

Question reference: S7W-03069

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government who will be represented in the three-month period of dialogue on social care reform announced in the Programme for Government, and specifically, whether small and micro care at home providers and community organisations will have a direct seat, rather than being represented through national umbrella bodies.

Question reference: S7W-03120

Asked by: Kristopher Leask, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) budget, broken down by year since its inception and by subdivision or programme.

Question reference: S7W-03077

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Scottish Ministers have had regarding the availability of disposable barbecues and any potential ban on their sale or use.

Question reference: S7W-03075

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many settlement agreements have been signed by NHS Scotland in each year since 1999.

Question reference: S7W-03084

Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to minimise disruption for ScotRail commuters in Fife due to the temporary closure of various rail lines in the months ahead for maintenance, and how it will ensure greater resilience across Scotland's domestic rail network.

Question reference: S7W-03109

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government since 1 January 2026 regarding the impact of imported buses on the competitiveness of bus manufacturing in Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-03130

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the level of access that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operational personnel have to appropriate (a) personal protective equipment (PPE) and training, and (b) decontamination facilities, in wildfire situations.

Question reference: S7W-03085

Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to updated figures recording that the total number of devolved public sector workers increased by 3,800 staff throughout 2025-26, in light of its previous commitment to reduce staff numbers by 0.5% annually.

Question reference: S7W-03101

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of annual bus orders required to sustain Alexander Dennis manufacturing operations in Scotland.