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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Question reference: S6O-04467
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that there is adequate access to support in schools for children with additional support needs in island areas, including the Orkney constituency.
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Question reference: S6O-04473
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish Digital Academy is having on improving digital skills in Scotland.
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Question reference: S6O-04448
- Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with the heritage sector to conserve historic sites.
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Question reference: S6O-04453
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on victims of crime in Scotland, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the time taken to determine applications made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
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Question reference: S6O-04470
- Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the action being taken to support maths learning in secondary schools.
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Question reference: S6O-04457
- Asked by: Maggie Chapman, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims that policing of pro-Palestinian rallies and demonstrations has been disproportionate and heavy-handed.
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Question reference: S6O-04454
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is sufficiently resourced to provide appropriate planning guidance or able to respond to planning consultations when required.
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Question reference: S6O-04450
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the mental health of police officers and ensure that they have access to the appropriate specialist services.
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Question reference: S6O-04466
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that schools in the Highlands and Islands are safe learning environments for pupils and staff.
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Question reference: S6O-04472
- Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what work it is carrying out with local authorities regarding the wellbeing of school pupils and staff.
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