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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 4 October 2025
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Question reference: S6O-04095

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to independent businesses in rural and small communities.

Question reference: S6O-03908

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 7 November 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the arts should be protected for the town of Musselburgh and the people of East Lothian.

Question reference: S6O-03963

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 November 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it collaborates with local authorities to monitor teacher numbers and staffing needs across council areas.

Question reference: S6O-04071

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Saturday, 12 October 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 October 2024

: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scotland's food and drink sector.

Question reference: S6O-03778

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body test

Question reference: S6O-03762

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Midlothian and East Lothian councils regarding the financial impact of national policies, in light of reports of their constrained budgets.

Question reference: S6O-03761

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 18 July 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 July 2024

To ask the Scottish Government test

Question reference: S6W-28430

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 August 2024

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Question reference: S6W-28445

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 August 2024

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Question reference: S6W-28428

  • Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 7 August 2024

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