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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.

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Question reference: S6W-42623

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 13 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42079 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 December 2025, and in light of reports that there is no restriction on the Scottish Ministers in relation to commenting on civil cases before the courts, for what reason the First Minister is not meeting For Women Scotland.

As stated previously, it is the Scottish Government’s long-held position that it is inappropriate for Scottish Ministers to comment on live litigation. In all cases, we have an obligation to uphold the independence of the judiciary. Therefore it would also be inappropriate to meet with For Women Scotland to discuss a live case. I met with For Women Scotland in May last year, and Scottish Government officials have also met with them to discuss the impact of the judgement and their priorities for the forthcoming Women’s Equality Strategy.

Question reference: S6W-42616

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42078 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 December 2025, by what date the review of facilities across its estate will be completed.

The review of facilities across the Scottish Government core estate is progressing at pace, though it is important that this work is completed thoroughly. While no fixed end date has been set, physical building surveys are complete and contractor reporting is expected to conclude by the end of March 2026. The next steps include will include reviewing outputs against EHRC guidance, undertaking an Equalities Impact Assessment, consulting with stakeholders, clarifying policy positions, and agreeing recommended actions with an implementation plan.

Question reference: S6W-42617

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 8 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42078 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 December 2025, what monitoring of NHS boards is being undertaken to ensure compliance with the law following the Supreme Court judgement.

Application of the law following the Supreme Court ruling remains a matter for Boards, in accordance with their own legal advice. As advised in response to your previous question answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 December 2025, we have written to Health Boards to reinforce the importance of ensuring that the law is followed, and the Supreme Court judgment implemented. We will continue to maintain dialogue with the Senior executives in the Boards to understand how they are progressing this work.

Question reference: S6W-42848

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what trauma-informed sexual health clinics are provided by each NHS board, and what (a) funding arrangements and (b) staffing they have.

Question reference: S6W-42847

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what funding it provides for country parks.

Question reference: S6W-42845

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many country parks there are in Scotland, and who (a) owns and (b) manages each.

Question reference: S6W-42853

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what meetings (a) the Scottish Ministers and (b) civil servants have had with representatives of Lomond Banks, and on what dates.

Question reference: S6W-42852

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the reporter’s report from the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division for the Lomond Banks planning application was received by the Scottish Ministers, and whether they subsequently sought additional information in determining the appeal.

Question reference: S6W-42849

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-38776 by Ivan McKee on 11 July 2025, whether it will provide an update on what planning applications called in by the Scottish Ministers have yet to be determined, and when they were first submitted for consideration.

Question reference: S6W-42846

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 January 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has a strategy for (a) the conservation of and (b) investment in country parks.