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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 28 June 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04281

  • Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Borders College.

Question reference: S6O-04280

  • Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how schools promote an understanding of, and respect for, religious diversity.

Question reference: S6O-04254

  • Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the National Galleries, in light of reports that some of its flagship attractions may have to close. 

Question reference: S6O-04274

  • Asked by: Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with local authorities to enable supply teachers to work in and across a number of different local authority areas.

Question reference: S6O-04252

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to cultural venues and theatres across the Lothian region.  

Question reference: S6O-04260

  • Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to prevent death by suicide in prison.

Question reference: S6O-04262

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support it gives to Police Scotland to increase visibility in remote and rural communities and deliver the community policing model, as outlined in the Chief Constable's 2030 vision for safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a thriving workforce.

Question reference: S6O-04251

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to cultural organisations in rural areas.

Question reference: S6O-04255

  • Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how it delivers support for community ownership of heritage assets.

Question reference: S6O-04253

  • Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to support galleries.