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
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Question reference: S6W-40685
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on women working in the Scottish public sector whose employers will not be covered by the UK Government’s commitment to introduce mandatory gender pay gap action plans, in light of reported concerns that they may be left behind if equivalent measures are not introduced.
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Question reference: S6W-40676
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what recommendations it has received from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding a replacement for Port Glasgow Health Centre.
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Question reference: S6W-40684
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the evidence set out in the Close the Gap briefing, From data to action, what plans it has to strengthen the Scottish-specific duties of the public sector equality duty by introducing mandatory gender pay gap action plans for listed public bodies.
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Question reference: S6W-40667
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding antisocial behaviour and fire-raising, how it is working with local fire services to ensure they are adequately resourced and supported to deliver local patrols and community engagement.
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Question reference: S6W-40664
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the value of all contracts between Serco NorthLink and Clyde Marine Recruitment, and its subsidiaries, for the supply of seafarers on Northern Isles Ferry Services from 1 January 2019 to date.
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Question reference: S6W-40665
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made on each of the recommendations in the Report from the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour since its publication in February 2025, and what steps it is taking to accelerate implementation.
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Question reference: S6W-40681
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what the current average waiting time is to see a cardiologist; how many people there currently are in total on NHS waiting lists for cardiology appointments, and what the (a) headcount and (b) FTE number of cardiologists currently is within the NHS.
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Question reference: S6W-40677
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding any further investment in the Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
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Question reference: S6W-40678
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what recommendations it has received from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding any further investment in the Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
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Question reference: S6W-40657
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018, what assessment it has made of the potential impact of introducing opt-out group proceedings (class action) in Scotland, including the implications for (a) the competitiveness of businesses, (b) the country's attractiveness for inward investment and (c) consumer protection, and whether it will publish the findings.
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