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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-00719

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions ministers have had with the outdoor education sector since December 2021.

Question reference: S6O-00716

  • Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 January 2022
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 February 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether its draft Budget will enable local authorities to deliver a consistent level of core services.

Question reference: S6O-00718

  • Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 January 2022
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 February 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how many instances of failure to comply with the 20 mph in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale have been recorded since its introduction, including how many fines were subsequently issued, as part of the enforcement of 20 mph speed limits.

Question reference: S6O-00717

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to introduce trials for a four-day working week.

Question reference: S6O-00720

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the services available to people with gambling addiction.

Question reference: S6O-00706

To ask the Scottish Government what additional financial assistance it plans to provide to help local authorities meet their net zero targets.

Question reference: S6O-00714

To ask the Scottish Government what support the agricultural sector receives in Scotland, and how this compares with the rest of the UK.

Question reference: S6O-00713

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support for young farmers in the north east to support and promote good mental health and wellbeing.

Question reference: S6O-00692

To ask the Scottish Government how its policies across government will support people living in the West Scotland region to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S6O-00702

  • Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 January 2022
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 February 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve the safety and resilience of roads and bridges in the north east.