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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 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 19 July 2025
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Question reference: S6O-02049

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve childcare support.

Question reference: S6O-02031

  • Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture minister has had with Historic Environment Scotland regarding the organisation's Waste and Resources Plan, including any potential impact of the Deposit Return Scheme on its operations.

Question reference: S6O-02051

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to increasing the income threshold for free school meal eligibility for families not currently covered by any free school meal entitlement.

Question reference: S6O-02029

  • Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what contact it has had with the UK Government regarding concerns over the potential impact in Scotland of the proposed Illegal Migration Bill.

Question reference: S6O-02042

  • Asked by: Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how its proposals for reforming criminal law to address misogyny will challenge misogyny in society.

Question reference: S6O-02034

  • Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how its culture policies can help celebrate Scotland's rich social history.

Question reference: S6W-15923

  • Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 13 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering introducing legislation to require professional dog walkers to hold a licence.

Question reference: S6W-15524

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 02 March 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 15 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how much financial support has been given by Co-operative Development Scotland to co-operatives and employee-owned businesses in (a) North Lanarkshire, (b) South Lanarkshire and (c) Falkirk, in each year since the start of 2021.

Question reference: S6W-15162

  • Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 15 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects ScotRail to complete repairs to the indoor shelter on platform 1 at Irvine Train Station, and how many days the shelter has been out of use.

Question reference: S6W-15023

  • Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 16 February 2023
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 15 March 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the operational status of the MV Isle of Mull.