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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-03740

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing targeted recruitment and retention incentives for specialist nursing sectors experiencing significant workforce shortages, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Question reference: S7W-03700

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a requirement for farmed-animal welfare indicators and mortality data to be published in a centralised and publicly-accessible format.

Question reference: S7W-03705

Asked by: Martyn Day, MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing probationary pay for trainee counsellors to help meet the increasing demand for mental health services.

Question reference: S7W-03701

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many teachers in the Highland Council area are currently subject to disciplinary proceedings arising from allegations made by pupils, and, for each case, how long the disciplinary process has been ongoing.

Question reference: S7W-03702

Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and the Minister for Victims and Community Safety have met with any sex worker-led organisations since the beginning of the current parliamentary session.

Question reference: S7W-03699

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to extending the publication of farmed-animal welfare inspection reports beyond fish to include other farmed animals, including chickens, pigs, sheep and cattle.

Question reference: S7W-03729

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the extent to which the cost and availability of student accommodation is resulting in more students choosing to live at home while attending university.

Question reference: S7W-03709

Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will amend the Local Government (Allowances and Expenses) (Scotland) Regulations to update the motor mileage rate to 55p per mile, as agreed by local authorities.

Question reference: S7W-03720

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, of the 299,445 pupils recorded as having an additional support need in 2025, how many have received an assessment by an educational psychologist.

Question reference: S7W-03748

Asked by: Jack Middleton, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to include infant formula milk in its list of essential items to be covered by its proposed statutory food price cap.