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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 9 October 2025
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Question reference: S6W-33981

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to prevent counterfeit whisky from damaging the reputation of Scotch whisky globally, in light of a 2018 report by Rare Whisky 101, which reportedly found that, of 55 selected bottles acquired from different sources, 21 proved to be fake.

Question reference: S6W-33988

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing an indicative marker for the end consumer of whisky, showing that it is guaranteed to be of Scottish origin.

Question reference: S6W-33987

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what the current regulations are for the (a) labelling and (b) marketing of Scotch whisky, and how these are enforced.

Question reference: S6W-33983

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what strategies are being employed to safeguard the economic interests of small and independent distilleries in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-33984

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that any profits from whisky production benefit local communities in (a) Scotland and (b) rural areas.

Question reference: S6W-33980

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring the protection of Scotch whisky as a heritage product.

Question reference: S6W-33985

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for distilleries facing challenges from international trade tariffs or regulations.

Question reference: S6W-33982

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the use of traditional methods in whisky production, while encouraging innovation.

Question reference: S6W-33986

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to foster improved trust from distillers and small-scale spirits producers, in light of the reported issues with the Deposit Return Scheme.

Question reference: S6W-33989

  • Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 January 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 February 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many times it has met with the Scotch Whisky Association in the last 12 months.