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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 8 October 2026
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Question reference: S7O-00146

  • Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to recover £36 million of social security payments, which were reportedly made due to fraud and error, and how much has been recovered since 31 March 2026. 

Question reference: S7O-00159

To ask the Scottish Government what contribution the life sciences industry in North Ayrshire makes to the Scottish economy in terms of employment and gross value added.

 

Question reference: S7O-00153

To ask the Scottish Government what further action it will take to increase house building, particularly in rural areas.

Question reference: S7O-00147

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities and registered social landlords regarding the proportion of properties let through referrals made under section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001. 

Question reference: S7O-00150

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the waiting times faced by applicants awaiting an enhanced award of the Adult Disability Payment, in light of reports that some can wait up to six months for a decision.

Question reference: S7O-00158

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will explore options for increasing the number of rail services calling at ScotRail operated stations in the South Scotland region such as Lockerbie.

Question reference: S7O-00154

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the night-time economy in Glasgow, including any assessment it has made of the increasing impact of tax, business costs and regulation.

Question reference: S7O-00151

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to make it easier for developers to increase development of housing, by rejuvenating brownfield sites across Glasgow.

Question reference: S7O-00148

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the development of affordable housing in island communities.

Question reference: S7O-00162

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the designs for the replacement option for the M8 Woodside Viaducts.