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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 31 January 2026
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Question reference: S6W-43394

  • Asked by: Russell Findlay, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any engagement that it (a) has undertaken and (b) is currently undertaking with (i) the UK Government and (ii) any other administration to learn more about the anticipated opportunities and risks resulting from AI in the provision of public services.

Question reference: S6W-43388

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what dedicated services and resources are in place for the (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) ongoing management of postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in NHS (i) Lanarkshire, (ii) Greater Glasgow and Clyde and (iii) Forth Valley.

Question reference: S6W-43393

  • Asked by: Russell Findlay, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any work that it (a) has done and (b) is currently doing to advise or support the business community in relation to the anticipated opportunities and risks resulting from AI.

Question reference: S6W-43412

  • Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is meeting its legal obligations to protect its staff and to ensure compliance with equalities and health and safety legislation.

Question reference: S6W-43407

  • Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many cases scheduled to be heard at Greenock Sheriff Court were adjourned due to court capacity or scheduling issues, in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S6W-43367

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much it spent on TV advertising slots for its We are Scotland campaign, broken down by broadcaster.

Question reference: S6W-43373

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the total budget allocated towards the production of its We are Scotland campaign.

Question reference: S6W-43375

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government who had ministerial oversight for the (a) production and (b) approval of its We are Scotland campaign.

Question reference: S6W-43377

  • Asked by: Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness and Nairn, Independent
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s analysis of its draft Budget 2026-27, as set out in its Post-Scottish Budget submission to the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee, that Scotland’s less competitive retail hospitality and leisure sectors rates relief compared with England is at odds with the commitments on tax competitiveness outlined in its Tax Strategy, New Deal for Business Implementation Plan, and the 2021 Scottish National Party manifesto, and contradicts the Retail Industry Leadership Group’s vision of making Scotland the best place in the UK to grow a retail business.

Question reference: S6W-43404

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43029 by Tom Arthur on 27 January 2026, whether ministers will consider collecting data on child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) self-referrals for eating disorders.