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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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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 20 January 2026
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Question reference: S6W-08030

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 12 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 11 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the average percentage of any profits that are paid out as community benefit from (a) onshore and (b) offshore wind energy projects.

Question reference: S6W-08003

  • Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 11 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 11 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether the next Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey or equivalent will (a) gather and (b) publish data about (i) the use of and (ii) attitudes towards vaping products and e-cigarettes.

Question reference: S6W-08093

  • Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to make access to early medical abortion via telemedicine permanent and, if so, within what timescale.

Question reference: S6W-08069

  • Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the SNP manifesto commitment to create a brand marque for Scotland, including when it anticipates that this will be introduced.

Question reference: S6W-08046

  • Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how much has been allocated from the Young Patients Family Fund for cancer patients in 2021-22.

Question reference: S6W-08218

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its Rare Disease Action Plan.

Question reference: S6W-08195

  • Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will grant an extension to businesses that were awarded grants through the COVID-19 Business Ventilation Fund but which did not receive notice from Dumfries and Galloway Council in time to have works carried out.

Question reference: S6W-08196

  • Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what role NHS boards have in monitoring the performance of dental practices treating NHS patients and the availability of NHS treatment.

Question reference: S6W-08217

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Ash Regan on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to members of the public with a negligence claim against a solicitor.

Question reference: S6W-08219

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 April 2022
  • Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 May 2022

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has made available for the creation and implementation of its Rare Disease Action Plan in (a) the current financial year and (b) each of the last five years.