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
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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Question reference: S6O-05712
- Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting first-time buyers.
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Question reference: S6O-05716
- Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation.
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Question reference: S6O-05708
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that NHS Grampian is looking to save £177 million over the next five years, what impact this will have on the board's staff and services, and, in particular, on Dr Gray's Hospital.
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Question reference: S6O-05715
- Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking through its fuel poverty programmes to support low-income rural and off-grid households that are unable to heat their homes due to the recent increase in heating oil prices.
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Question reference: S6O-05698
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government assessment, Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026, what assessment it has made of Scotland’s food security and resilience.
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Question reference: S6O-05696
- Asked by: Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how the £9 million being invested in the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland will help businesses to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and invest in new equipment and technology.
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Question reference: S6O-05711
- Asked by: Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that older people’s housing, including sheltered housing, is prioritised in local housing planning and delivery.
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Question reference: S6O-05704
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services.
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Question reference: S6O-05701
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce reported bed pressures at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
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Question reference: S6O-05702
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential public health impact of silica air pollution.
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