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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 4 May 2021
  6. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
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Question reference: S6O-04636

To ask the Scottish Government what further action it can take to increase the stock of accessible housing.

Question reference: S6O-04634

  • Asked by: Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle any racism in Scotland’s housing and homelessness systems.

Question reference: S6O-04609

To ask the Scottish Government, when authorising fishing licences, what process it follows to comply with any legal duty under section 15 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, and the judgement in case, The Open Seas Trust v The Scottish Ministers, to act in accordance with the National Marine Plan.

Question reference: S6O-04614

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding whether anaerobic digestion facilities can support the decarbonisation of the agricultural sector by providing low-carbon fertiliser and the creation of biogas.

Question reference: S6O-04617

  • Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support is currently available for those experiencing long waiting times for an ADHD assessment.

Question reference: S6O-04611

To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government on the subject of food security.

Question reference: S6O-04638

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made to ensure the timely delivery of benefits by Social Security Scotland.

Question reference: S6O-04616

  • Asked by: Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to improve outcomes for people with brain tumours.

Question reference: S6O-04623

  • Asked by: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve performance and close any treatment gap for prostate cancer, in light of reports that a lower proportion of patients in Scotland are treated within the 62-day target, at 49%, compared with higher rates reported in England.

Question reference: S6O-04620

To ask the Scottish Government what pathways are available to obtain a child ADHD assessment for those who do not have a co-existing mental health disorder that meets the CAMHS mental health criteria and who cannot afford a private assessment.