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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Question reference: S7W-00209
- Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve medical and support services for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
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Question reference: S7W-00188
- Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Housing Associations regarding the future of the Investing in Communities Fund.
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Question reference: S7W-00194
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken any assessment of whether supermarkets may offset a cap on certain food items through price increases elsewhere, and, if so, what conclusions it reached.
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Question reference: S7W-00217
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how many children in Dumfriesshire are currently (a) registered and (b) not registered with an NHS dentist.
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Question reference: S7W-00191
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices on Scottish farmers, food producers and processors, particularly in relation to farmgate prices and supply chain sustainability.
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Question reference: S7W-00214
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how many adult patients in Dumfriesshire have been seen by an NHS dentist in each of the last five years.
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Question reference: S7W-00208
- Asked by: Kate Nevens, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of its £4.5 million for myalgic encephalomyelitis and long COVID services has been allocated to NHS Lothian.
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Question reference: S7W-00179
- Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide further details on its proposed Last Provider Fund, including the criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for support under the fund.
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Question reference: S7W-00178
- Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with representatives of rural and island communities regarding its proposed Last Provider Fund.
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Question reference: S7W-00182
- Asked by: David Green, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government how its proposed £25 million Rural Affordable Housing for Key Workers programme will operate in practice, including how local authorities will be supported to identify eligible properties.
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