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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: S6W-41020

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how much it received in Barnett consequential funding as a result of the UK Government committing an additional £70 million to support stop smoking services in England in 2025-26.

Question reference: S6W-41002

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report by Audit Scotland, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, which noted that colleges supported fewer students from deprived backgrounds to access university in 2022-23, what action it will take to address the decline in the number of students from the most deprived backgrounds progressing from college to university.

Question reference: S6W-40996

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the long-term sustainability of the college estate, in light of the recent report by Audit Scotland, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, which notes that estimated costs for maintenance and meeting net zero emission targets may approach £1 billion.

Question reference: S6W-41017

Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for access to psychological support for bereaved parents.

Question reference: S6W-40992

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report by Audit Scotland, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, which notes that the demand for modern apprentice places exceeds funded placements, how it plans to support colleges to meet local and national skills needs in sectors such as engineering, construction, digital, healthcare and renewables.

Question reference: S6W-41003

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report by Audit Scotland, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, which recommends that the funding model for colleges should better reflect equity and demand for courses, whether it will review the funding model.

Question reference: S6W-41013

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support college staff wellbeing, in light of Audit Scotland’s findings in its recent report, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, that workforce reductions and curriculum changes have increased workloads and stress.

Question reference: S6W-41014

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that there is sufficient ASN staff provision in colleges, in light of findings in Audit Scotland’s report, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, that ASN staff reductions have limited the provision of courses and support for students with additional support needs.

Question reference: S6W-41015

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made to resolve the national job evaluation for support staff, in light of Audit Scotland’s recent report, Scotland’s Colleges 2025, which notes that some colleges have expressed concerns that the uncertainty over the possible costs of back pay could pose a significant financial risk.

Question reference: S6W-41010

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 03 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 October 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the higher non-completion rates among college students from more deprived communities, care-experienced students and disabled students, as identified in the recent report by Audit Scotland, Scotland’s Colleges 2025.