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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 6 October 2025
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Question reference: S6W-36934

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what measurable progress has been made towards a "reset" of the public sector, as referenced by the Deputy First Minister on 31 May 2022.

Question reference: S6W-37463

  • Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what total area has been burnt by wildfires in (a) Scotland and (b) each local authority area in each year since 2015.

Question reference: S6W-37456

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider increasing the BMI acceptance limit for NHS-funded IVF treatment to 35, in line with the reported practice of some private clinics.

Question reference: S6W-37495

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that its approach to salmon farming aligns with (a) the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 and (b) its commitments to restore biodiversity and protect wild salmon populations.

Question reference: S6W-37487

  • Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any additional resource requirements for court services resulting from any increase in the volume of body-worn camera footage submitted as evidence by Police Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-37654

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government how many mental health patients who are experiencing delayed discharge are waiting for a place in supported accommodation.

Question reference: S6W-37646

  • Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government whether investment for Crohn’s disease and colitis is included as a "similar condition" in the £4.5 million of funding announced in the Programme for Government 2025-26 for new specialist support for long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue and other similar conditions.

Question reference: S6W-37643

  • Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the British Medical Association (BMA) about any clinical risk associated with reported delays in NHS 24 services.

Question reference: S6W-37498

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Programme for Government 2025-26 has reportedly reduced peatland and woodland restoration targets.

Question reference: S6W-37605

  • Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 15 May 2025
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there is any increased risk to a mother's mental health as a result of returning to work 26 weeks after having a baby.