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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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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 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 15 March 2025
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Question reference: S6W-30513

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 08 October 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 22 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to create a transition course for paramedics who graduate but cannot find employment in a paramedic position in Scotland due to any oversaturation of the job market.

Question reference: S6W-30394

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 03 October 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 10 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand the eligibility criteria for the Key Worker Fund to landlords in the private rented sector.

Question reference: S6W-30138

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 9 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to increase the number of (a) teachers and (b) teaching assistants.

Question reference: S6W-30146

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to establish an accessible, affordable, safe and integrated public transport system, which would improve women’s transport options.

Question reference: S6W-30139

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 9 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to create a system of universal free childcare that is flexible and Scotland-wide.

Question reference: S6W-30189

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 26 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 8 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to undertake or commission further research to fill any remaining data and knowledge gaps in relation to student housing.

Question reference: S6W-30188

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 26 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Paul McLennan on 8 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage private landlords to participate in the student rental market.

Question reference: S6W-30196

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 26 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 8 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how many complaints have been received in each year since 2019-20 from landowners following a decision to designate their land as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, also broken down by how many were upheld.

Question reference: S6W-30141

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will carry out a comprehensive review of maternity experiences throughout Scotland to understand the occurrence of pregnancy-related trauma.

Question reference: S6W-30252

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 27 September 2024
  • Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 8 October 2024

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting lists for people seeking audiology appointments.