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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 3 October 2025
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Question reference: S6W-37636

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of potential job losses in the north east that could result from a possible “presumption against new exploration for oil and gas", as set out in its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

Question reference: S6W-37836

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported statement by the chief executive of Centrica that the shift to net zero will not "materially" reduce electricity prices.

Question reference: S6W-37888

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential cultural impacts of livestock reductions on rural communities.

Question reference: S6W-37874

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the overuse of screens in early years settings is a factor in deteriorating child development.

Question reference: S6W-37881

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to attract inward investment in high value sectors, such as AI, advanced manufacturing and life sciences, in light of reports of Singapore’s targeted cluster model.

Question reference: S6W-37890

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what financial support will be available to farmers adopting (a) methane suppressing feed additives and (b) improved manure management practices.

Question reference: S6W-37830

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish updated statutory guidance on single-sex facilities.

Question reference: S6W-37845

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many individuals with (a) autism and (b) learning disabilities remain detained in hospital settings despite being clinically fit for discharge.

Question reference: S6W-37885

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support rural employment through land-based climate action.

Question reference: S6W-37892

  • Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that any reduction in livestock production does not lead to increased imports of high-emission meat and dairy.