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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 18 June 2026
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Question reference: S7W-01061

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the forthcoming Long-Term Conditions Framework will include a specific strategy for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) conditions.

Question reference: S7W-01063

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what level of funding it plans to allocate to support the implementation of the Long-Term Conditions Framework.

Question reference: S7W-01057

  • Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the augmentation of the UK Government's AI Hardware Plan.

Question reference: S7W-01040

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to businesses affected by persistent youth disorder and vandalism.

Question reference: S7W-01066

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what measurable outcomes it anticipates the Long-Term Conditions Framework will deliver, including in relation to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM) conditions.

Question reference: S7W-01018

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles have been seized under powers relating to the antisocial use of (a) quad bikes and (b) off-road motorcycles in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S7W-01064

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to publishing the Long-Term Conditions Framework within a specified timeframe in 2026.

Question reference: S7W-01045

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it collects data on assaults involving knives on school premises.

Question reference: S7W-01044

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to schools on responding to incidents involving knives.

Question reference: S7W-01025

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the readiness of local authorities to prepare for the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.