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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 19 June 2026
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Question reference: S7O-00072

To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for social impact investment in the current parliamentary session.

Question reference: S7O-00087

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional NHS appointments and procedures.

Question reference: S7O-00075

  • Asked by: Kate Campbell, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the reported rise in anti-social behaviour, particularly involving people wearing masks and using electric bikes, and the increase in the level of concern over public safety for many people in communities across Scotland.

Question reference: S7O-00077

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to Police Scotland to improve the 101 service.

Question reference: S7O-00079

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that NHS boards take account of planned housing growth when assessing future demand for GP, dental and other primary care services.

Question reference: S7O-00076

To ask the Scottish Government how the CashBack for Communities programme is supporting projects and young people in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency during its phase 7.  

Question reference: S7O-00081

  • Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reconsider its plan to reorganise neonatal care across Scotland, in light of reports that it could result in the downgrading of essential units, including the service at Ninewells Hospital.

Question reference: S7O-00078

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards delivering a fully operational 24/7 thrombectomy service with national coverage, including how the service will reach rural Scotland.

Question reference: S7O-00068

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether rural crime is a serious issue affecting communities across Scotland and that local police presence is crucial to its prevention.

Question reference: S7O-00071

To ask the Scottish Government what conversations it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to expand the role of firefighters to support the Scottish Ambulance Service.