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Questions and answers

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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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. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 7 October 2025
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Question reference: S6W-33613

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing any gaps in mental health services for rural populations, particularly in Aberdeenshire.

Question reference: S6W-33550

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what specific support is provided to rural pharmacies to ensure access to essential medications and services.

Question reference: S6W-33551

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to expand maternity services in rural areas.

Question reference: S6W-33629

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting times have been for accessing end-of-life care services across Scotland in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S6W-33637

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to address any workforce shortages in NHS community audiology services, particularly in rural areas such as Aberdeenshire.

Question reference: S6W-33562

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what targeted mental health support services are available to rural farmers and agricultural workers.

Question reference: S6W-33607

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, in rural areas such as Aberdeenshire.

Question reference: S6W-33621

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors and evaluates any impact of sedentary working patterns on public health.

Question reference: S6W-33624

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with NHS boards to improve early intervention services for sensory impairments in children, particularly in rural areas.

Question reference: S6W-33609

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 3 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for women in rural areas to access (a) cervical and (b) breast cancer screening programmes, and what steps are being taken to improve uptake in these communities.