Questions and answers
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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Question reference: S6O-04659
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to roll out stroke thrombectomy services on a 24/7 basis across the country.
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Question reference: S6O-04641
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report by Scottish Borders Council on the future of Live Borders, regarding any impact on cultural services, community engagement and libraries across the Borders.
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Question reference: S6O-04642
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the music sector to enable up-and-coming artists to hold concerts in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-04647
- Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, MSP for Stirling, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details on how its planned museums capacity and support programme will support local and regional museums and galleries.
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Question reference: S6O-04655
- Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on how Police Scotland shares information with other statutory bodies about vulnerable individuals.
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Question reference: S6O-04645
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates the impact will be on the Scottish film and TV industry of the US President’s intention to impose tariffs.
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Question reference: S6O-04665
- Asked by: Clare Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support those affected by historic forced adoption.
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Question reference: S6O-04670
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle any violence against teachers and school staff in South Ayrshire.
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Question reference: S6O-04664
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government which of the portfolio questions taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2025 raised matters that fall within the specific responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, as listed on the Scottish Government website, in light of reported concerns about her missing the session for reasons not related to her ministerial duties.
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Question reference: S6O-04668
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that those identified with dyslexia at school leave education with the appropriate supporting information needed to secure reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
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