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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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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 17 January 2026
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Question reference: S6O-04063

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of Brand Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-04066

To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of how successful the Bella Centre in Dundee and Lilias Centre in Glasgow have been in acknowledging the experience of trauma and adversity and supporting successful transitions for women back into the community.

Question reference: S6O-04060

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with the finance secretary regarding whether it will deliver its commitment to provide an additional £25 million to the culture sector in 2025-26.

Question reference: S6O-04065

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it being the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.

Question reference: S6O-04083

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that college courses are being tailored to meet the needs of industries involved in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and the just transition.

Question reference: S6O-04086

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and promote them as an attractive career path for young people.    

Question reference: S6O-04082

To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update regarding its consideration of whether to legislate to prescribe the number of learning hours.

Question reference: S6O-04058

To ask the Scottish Government how the planned review of Creative Scotland will improve compliance with fair work principles in the culture sector. 

Question reference: S6O-04069

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reports that many towns in Scotland are so-called legal aid deserts.

Question reference: S6O-04081

  • Current Status: Withdrawn