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The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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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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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: S6O-03144

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has conducted of the potential impact of the proposed non-domestic rates public health supplement on large retailers, as set out in its 2024-25 Scottish Budget.

Question reference: S6O-03146

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the repayment of PFI and PPP debts on local authority finances.

Question reference: S6O-03148

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make a long-term commitment to retain the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service.

Question reference: S6O-03143

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact that any mass delay of NHS capital projects would have on patient and staff safety.

Question reference: S6O-03142

To ask the Scottish Government what work has been done to improve accessibility to prescription wig provision for those affected by hair loss.

Question reference: S6O-03149

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with BT Group/EE regarding the proposed closure of its Greenock call centre.

Question reference: S6O-03145

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that critical transport infrastructure is resilient against extreme weather events.

Question reference: S6O-03134

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to provide access to life skills programmes for disabled young people.

Question reference: S6O-03131

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Scottish Prison Service’s work to address reported noise disturbance at HMP Stirling.

Question reference: S6O-03129

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Police Scotland regarding the policing strategy for the safe consumption room pilot in Glasgow.