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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 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 15 July 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04404

  • Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it plans to introduce its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill.

Question reference: S6O-04403

  • Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the feasibility of its target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

Question reference: S6O-04378

  • Asked by: Alexander Stewart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to incentivise businesses to seek opportunities for scaling up.

Question reference: S6O-04408

  • Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote hydrogen production and usage in Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-04406

  • Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to improve road safety.

Question reference: S6O-04392

  • Asked by: Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities, such as West and East Dunbartonshire councils, that have to make PFI and PPP payments.

Question reference: S6O-04393

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how the total funding that it has provided for local government has changed over the last decade in real terms and as a proportion of total spending.

Question reference: S6O-04389

  • Asked by: Clare Haughey, MSP for Rutherglen, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government increasing employer national insurance contributions, how it is supporting local authority finances.

Question reference: S6O-04407

  • Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how the proportion of ScotRail trains that were cancelled in 2023-24 compares with other rail operators across the UK.

Question reference: S6O-04409

  • Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 February 2025

    Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to reduce car use by 20% by 2030.