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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: S6W-40644

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what body currently provides practice-level oversight of private dental practices in Scotland, and if no such body exists, whether it has considered creating one.

Question reference: S6W-40598

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support Migraine Awareness Week, which runs from 22 to 28 September 2025, and raise awareness of migraine as a neurological condition.

Question reference: S6W-40652

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the terms of reference are for the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group.

Question reference: S6W-40603

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what funding mechanisms are available to help (a) farmers and (b) crofters improve farm security.

Question reference: S6W-40601

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action Police Scotland is taking to improve the recording of instances of rural crime.

Question reference: S6W-40646

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the General Dentist Council (GDC) and Dental Complaints Service (DCS) regarding the possibility of the organisations (a) capturing relevant practice-level data, in particular practice name, full address and company number where relevant, and (b) publishing anonymised, practice-linked complaint aggregates, with small-number suppression, in order to enable patients to have access to more information when choosing a private dental practice in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-40655

Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses were fined for selling illegal (a) vapes and (b) cigarettes in 2024-25.

Question reference: S6W-40600

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to define the phrase ‘"rural crime" in legislation.

Question reference: S6O-04950

Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the extension of the current operating hours of the Glasgow Subway beyond 6.12 pm on Sundays.

Question reference: S6W-40463

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 September 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported concerns of the operators that will be required to apply the City of Edinburgh Council’s visitor levy to advance bookings from 1 October 2025, that they have not been provided with practical guidance on how to do so, and whether it has engaged with the local authority on this matter.

The City of Edinburgh Council has published detailed information on the implementation of its visitor levy scheme, including the treatment of advance bookings. The Council has committed to providing further practical guidance and support to accommodation providers, including a payment platform and training from March 2026. The Scottish Government continues to engage with the Council and the wider sector to support effective implementation.