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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
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Question reference: S6O-05139

To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it received in relation to the decision to allow the continued use of electro-fishing for razor clams beyond January 2025, when the trial that started in February 2018 was due to end.

Question reference: S6O-05141

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact on Glasgow's economy, and the wider regional economy, of the absence of a rail link from Glasgow Airport to the city centre.

Question reference: S6O-05142

To ask the Scottish Government what impact its transport policies are having on people in the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency.

Question reference: S6O-05134

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed.

Question reference: S6O-05133

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 November 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of any reductions in police officer numbers since 2020 on rural communities.

Question reference: S6O-05124

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to prevent the permanent loss of church buildings with significant cultural or heritage value, in light of the decision by the Church of Scotland to reduce its estate.

Question reference: S6O-05125

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with STV regarding the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and regional news programming.

Question reference: S6O-05153

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council regarding reports of a lack of sufficient local school provision in Robroyston.

Question reference: S6O-05127

  • Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S6O-05130

  • Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 November 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential economic implications of its paper A Fresh Start with Independence.