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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

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Question reference: S7W-00440

Asked by: Joe Fagan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the strategic focus of Scottish Enterprise and its three missions.

As our national development agency, Scottish Enterprise is responsible for delivering the Scottish Government’s economic development priorities as set out by ministers.

Scottish Enterprise’s strategic plan sets out how it is aligning its resources to three clearly defined missions that support the Scottish Government’s economic objectives. Its operating plan, which is updated annually, outline show it will deliver on these missions.

The Scottish Government works closely with Scottish Enterprise to ensure the missions and operating plan are fully aligned with our policies and priorities.

Question reference: S7W-00525

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the review of standards in place for cancer waiting times will commence and conclude.

The Scottish Government commitment to carrying out a clinically led review of latest data and evidence to determine whether there is merit in specific additional or alternative cancer waiting times standards for different types of cancer and cancer treatment is already underway.

A project steering group is being established which will support the review, determining if any amendments to the standards would enhance patient experience and meet the needs of the NHS for the future.

Evidence review commissions were shared with key partners in April, with the full clinical consensus review expected to conclude with recommendations within 18- 24 months.

Question reference: S7W-00528

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when mental health triage cars will operate in every region.

Question reference: S7W-00376

Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to establish a Better Surfaces Fund, when it plans to make it available to local authorities.

I will be holding discussions with my Officials in the coming months to determine how best to organise and supply additional funding for local roads maintenance. As with all areas of Local Government funding, substantive details around funding allocations and accountability will be considered through the joint COSLA and Scottish Government Settlement and Distribution Group (SDG) prior to recommendations being provided to COSLA Leaders and Scottish Ministers.

Question reference: S7W-00868

Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many trees have been felled to accommodate (a) windfarms and their associated infrastructure and (b) other energy projects in each calendar year since 2022.

Question reference: S7W-00761

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it is planning to ensure that young people will still be able to access low experience jobs despite the rise of AI.

Question reference: S7W-00881

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports regarding the Bakkafrost Loch Torridon marine salmon farm site, where fish were allegedly found after the site had been declared fallow and weekly sea lice records were reportedly retrospectively altered, what assessment it has made of whether official reporting requirements were misrepresented; what powers the Fish Health Inspectorate has to investigate inaccurate or misleading declarations and retrospective changes to records, and what penalties, enforcement action or other sanctions have been, or could be, imposed in response.

Question reference: S7W-00879

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report by Carers Week, Building Carer Friendly Communities, which found that 45% of people currently caring in Scotland do not feel that their role as an unpaid carer is understood or valued by their community, what action it plans to take to encourage communities to be more carer friendly.

Question reference: S7W-00880

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report by Carers Week, Building Carer Friendly Communities, which found that schools were seen as the least carer-friendly organisation/service in Scotland, what action it plans to take to improve the support available for carers in schools.

Question reference: S7W-00877

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is working with local authorities to ensure that unpaid carers are supported and involved in their communities.