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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 4 May 2021
  6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 13 March 2026
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Question reference: S6W-44389

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it can provide to former employees of Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute who have reported significant pension detriment due to historic financial mismanagement, and whether it will engage with the Pensions Regulator to ensure that these workers are not left financially penalised by the actions of past management.

Question reference: S6W-44293

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how often the Union Street fire ministerial oversight group will meet, and which individuals and organisations will attend.

Question reference: S6W-44248

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on assurances it has had from Royal Mail that all postal deliveries linked to the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election, including postal ballots and other election material on behalf of all candidates and parties, will be delivered at no detriment to the delivery of other mail in Scotland, including medical appointments, legal and financial letters.

Question reference: S6W-44237

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with representatives, parents and local authorities following the reported announcement that Fernhill School in Rutherglen will close.

Question reference: S6W-44247

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to current and future provision of postal services in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-44249

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has been informed of any delays and disruptions to Royal Mail postal deliveries by public bodies, including NHS Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS).

Question reference: S6W-44252

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessment it has conducted regarding the impact of Royal Mail delays on Scottish communities.

Question reference: S6W-44250

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with Royal Mail about postal services in Scotland, and if so, on what date, and if no such discussions have taken place, what plans it has to meet with Royal Mail in this regard.

Question reference: S6W-44251

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour

  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to meet with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) to discuss concerns that the trade union may have about the current and future provision of postal services in Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-44190

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what financial and other practical support it will consider making available to individuals, businesses and other organisations affected by the devastating fire on Union Street in Glasgow on 8 March 2026, including for complex legal and insurance-related matters.