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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
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Question reference: S6W-44388
- 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 recent discussions it has had with Audit Scotland and the Care Inspectorate regarding the findings of the 2026 embezzlement conviction at Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute, and what steps it is taking to investigate reported whistle-blower claims that the financial irregularities exceeded the £40,000 identified in court.
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Question reference: S6W-44387
- 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 assessment it has made of the impact that historic financial mismanagement at Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute had on the delivery of frontline services for vulnerable women and children, and what assurances it has received from the new SCIO management regarding the current stability and transparency of the service.
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Question reference: S6W-44392
- 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 assessment it has made of the geographic disparities in endometriosis diagnosis times across different NHS boards, and what steps it is taking to ensure that women in Scotland are not disadvantaged by a "postcode lottery" when seeking treatment for chronic pelvic pain.
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Question reference: S6W-44395
- 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 many specialist endometriosis centres are currently operating at full capacity in Scotland, and what additional funding or resource has been allocated in the 2026-27 Budget to address the backlog of patients waiting for laparoscopic diagnostic surgery and multidisciplinary care.
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Question reference: S6W-44390
- 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 specific monitoring and audit protocols were in place for the funding it provided to Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute between 2016 and 2021, and how it plans to strengthen oversight of third-sector grant recipients to prevent any instances of fraud and embezzlement to happen in the future.
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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.
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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.
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Question reference: S6W-44248
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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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.
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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.
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Question reference: S6W-44247
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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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.
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