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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

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
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 7 October 2026
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Question reference: S7O-00066

  • Asked by: Andrew Baxter, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how any reduction in hours or withdrawal of pupil support assistant posts will impact rural primary schools, particularly in the Highlands and Islands region.

Question reference: S7O-00065

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress it has made towards reducing the number of teachers on short-term or temporary contracts. 

Question reference: S7O-00097

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to after-school care and holiday clubs for children with autism. 

Question reference: S7O-00063

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made regarding funding for the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. 

Question reference: S7O-00064

  • Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will honour, in full, commitments made by previous Ministers for Transport to upgrade road infrastructure in the North East of Scotland. 

Question reference: S7O-00067

  • Asked by: Katie Hagmann, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work carried out by the Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership in relation to local air quality management.

Question reference: S7O-00091

To ask the Scottish Government what its current estimates are of the cost and timescale required to complete the remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme that are still to be upgraded.

Question reference: S7O-00092

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the next steps are towards delivering a direct ferry service between Rosyth and mainland Europe.

Question reference: S7O-00095

  • Asked by: Calum Kerr, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enhance rural connectivity and transport in the Scottish Borders.

Question reference: S7O-00060

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to assist Glasgow City Council in securing the necessary funding, resources and practical support required to keep the historic Queen’s Park Glasshouses open, preserved and thriving as a valued community asset.