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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

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search.  There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Question reference: S6W-30474

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 31 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding ordering a new vessel to serve the Sound of Harris ferry route, particularly during peak periods, in light of the reported demands on the current service, which is restricted by tides and daylight hours.

Question reference: S6W-30409

  • Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 03 October 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 31 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish its submission to the Strategic Defence Review.

Question reference: S6O-03905

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support oil and gas companies to collaborate with renewables companies to test and deploy new technologies.

Question reference: S6O-03907

To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring adequate provision of enterprise support to businesses in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

Question reference: S6O-03904

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities to help secure the future of community libraries.

Question reference: S6O-03902

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding cross-border machinery theft in rural areas, including the Scottish Borders.

Question reference: S6O-03901

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of instrumental music within the education service. 

Question reference: S6O-03906

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on levels of compliance with ScotRail’s alcohol ban.

Question reference: S6O-03903

  • Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed. 

Question reference: S6O-03889

  • Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported decision by members of the Integration Joint Board of Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership to reject the recommendations of an independent review to re-open the Clenoch Birthing Centre at the Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer for in-hospital births.