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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-01018

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles have been seized under powers relating to the antisocial use of (a) quad bikes and (b) off-road motorcycles in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S7W-01064

Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to publishing the Long-Term Conditions Framework within a specified timeframe in 2026.

Question reference: S7W-01045

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it collects data on assaults involving knives on school premises.

Question reference: S7W-01044

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to schools on responding to incidents involving knives.

Question reference: S7W-01025

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the readiness of local authorities to prepare for the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

Question reference: S7W-01039

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address reports of intimidation and disorder in town centres by groups of youths.

Question reference: S7W-01023

Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers by Stephen Gethins to questions S7W-00644 and S7W-00793 on 3 and 11 June 2026 respectively, for what reason it has not provided the information that was requested regarding whether it supports the introduction of zonal pricing in the electricity market, and what specific evidence it has relied upon in forming its position; whether it will now do so, and whether it considers that the responses provided met the commitment set out in paragraph 1.7(d) of the Scottish Ministerial Code 2025 edition, which states that “Ministers should be as open as possible with the Parliament and the public, reflecting the aspirations set out in the Report of the Consultative Steering Group on the Scottish Parliament”, and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.

Question reference: S7W-01031

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the availability of armed policing resources in Greater Glasgow.

Question reference: S7W-01047

Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of changes in classroom behaviour since 2020.

Question reference: S7W-01054

Asked by: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the current waiting times are for gynaecology (a) outpatient appointments, (b) diagnostic procedures and (c) surgical treatment for (i) endometriosis and (ii) adenomyosis within (A) NHS Highland, (B) NHS Western Isles, (C) NHS Orkney and (D) NHS Shetland, and how these compare with national averages.