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Questions MSPs put to the Scottish Government and the Parliament’s corporate body. Written questions get a written answer, usually within ten working days; oral questions are answered in the chamber.

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S7O-00522

What support will be allocated to Glasgow City Council, following the Deputy First Minister’s commitment to m…
Portfolio Question Holly Bruce Green Lodged 10 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00533

In light of the First Minister's comments during FMQs on 5 November, whether it has changed its previous poli…
Portfolio Question Duncan Massey Reform Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00530

What steps it is taking to encourage energy developers to work together where multiple infrastructure project…
Portfolio Question Karen Adam SNP Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00538

How it will ensure that the workforce has the skills required to support the expansion of renewable energy.
Portfolio Question Colin Beattie SNP Lodged 10 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00517

What progress has been made in implementing the recommendations of the Veterans Homelessness Prevention Pathw…
Portfolio Question Amanda Bland Ind Lodged 9 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00523

What its response is to the Scottish Veterans Commissioner's Progress Report 2026.
Portfolio Question Paul Sweeney Lab Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00537

What role multi-year funding for third sector organisations will play in delivering its public service reform…
Portfolio Question Joe Long Lab Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00534

What guidance it has provided to ministers on when vacancies on public bodies should be filled, left vacant o…
Portfolio Question Donald MacKinnon Lab Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00532

How much taxpayer money was spent through its external affairs and overseas aid programmes in the most recent…
Portfolio Question Senga Beresford Reform Lodged 10 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00521

What discussions it has had with local authorities regarding extending the "Marmot Places" approach beyond Ab…
Portfolio Question Irshad Ahmed Lab Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00520

What action it has taken to progress council tax reform since the 2026 Scottish election.
Portfolio Question Paul McLennan SNP Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00526

In light of the UK Budget, what assessment it has made of changes to Scotland’s capital block grant for 2027-…
Portfolio Question Clare Haughey SNP Lodged 10 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00518

What steps it is taking under its veterans' strategy to ensure that veterans have timely and appropriate acce…
Portfolio Question Jack Middleton SNP Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00535

What steps it is taking to ensure that third sector organisations, including in North East Scotland, can part…
Portfolio Question Yi-pei Chou Turvey LD Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00519

How it plans to protect public services in Scotland from the impact of the UK Government's anticipated £650 m…
Portfolio Question Kate Campbell SNP Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00536

How it plans to make savings from public sector reform without reducing headcount through redundancies.
Portfolio Question Max Bannerman Reform Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00529

What plans it has to use AI to improve decision-making and increase efficiency as part of its public service …
Portfolio Question Zen Ghani SNP Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00524

Regarding its local government reform agenda, whether island councils will have the option to remain distinct…
Portfolio Question Kristopher Leask Green Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00525

What estimate it has made of the cost of voluntary redundancy and other exit packages arising from its propos…
Portfolio Question Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 10 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00531

what analysis it has carried out or plans to carry out of the potential benefits to Scotland of the UK rejoi…
Portfolio Question Neil Bibby Lab Lodged 11 Nov 2026

Due in chamber
18 Nov 2026
S7O-00483

How it is supporting the growth of whisky tourism in rural communities, including in Speyside.
Portfolio Question Laura Mitchell SNP Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00492

Given that temporary footbridges over the A9 are often erected at Gleneagles for golf spectators, what consid…
Portfolio Question Helen McDade Reform Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00487

When it will publish an update on progress towards the construction of Winchburgh train station.
Portfolio Question Amanda Lindsay Reform Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00485

For what reason the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa has been further delayed, having initially been scheduled fo…
Portfolio Question Carol Mochan Lab Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00476

What its response is to the Centre for Civic Innovation’s seventh Annual Family Poverty in Glasgow report, wh…
Portfolio Question Monica Lennon Lab Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00473

In light of Shelter Scotland's recommendations in its Building Hope route map and the calls from Crisis for i…
Portfolio Question Mark Griffin Lab Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00472

Regarding its Stage 2 consultation on proposed changes to energy and environmental building standards, what c…
Portfolio Question Alan Brown SNP Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00479

What discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding VAT on home safety equipment, including the impa…
Portfolio Question David Linden SNP Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00489

What assessment it has made of the performance of rail services that have been nationalised since 2022.
Portfolio Question Liam Kerr Con Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00474

What plans it has to implement new or to update existing strategies to support the conversion of unused and d…
Portfolio Question Julie MacDougall Reform Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00491

In light of the changes to business rates thresholds and Small Business Rate Relief announced in the UK budge…
Portfolio Question Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00490

How it supports the promotion of tourism in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang constituency.
Portfolio Question Clare Haughey SNP Lodged 2 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00478

When it last met with registered social landlords operating in Inverclyde, and what was discussed.
Portfolio Question Stuart McMillan SNP Lodged 2 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00488

What assessment it has made of progress made in addressing barriers to women's participation in entrepreneurs…
Portfolio Question Claire Baker Lab Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00471

In light of the UK Government’s recently proposed changes to the rules governing indefinite leave to remain, …
Portfolio Question Jamie Langan Reform Lodged 2 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00486

What assessment it has made of the economic benefits of innovative manufacturing businesses that increase pro…
Portfolio Question David Kirkwood Reform Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00477

How many private landlords have exited the private rented sector since 2021 and what assessment it has made o…
Portfolio Question David Smith Reform Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00484

Whether it will provide an update on the current closure of the Renfrew Bridge.
Portfolio Question Marie McNair SNP Lodged 4 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00475

In light of its commitment to introduce misogyny education programmes in all schools as part of its strategy …
Portfolio Question Holly Bruce Green Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00480

What discussions it has had with local authorities regarding the provision of housing for care-experienced yo…
Portfolio Question Gary Bouse SNP Lodged 3 Nov 2026

Oral
11 Nov 2026
S7O-00428

What assessment it has made of any environmental impact of AI data centres in other countries.
Portfolio Question Carol Mochan Lab Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00443

What its response is to the prospect of further industrial action at the University of Aberdeen, following a …
Portfolio Question Jack Middleton SNP Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00446

What action it is taking to support schools in promoting positive relationships, equality and safety among yo…
Portfolio Question Michelle Campbell SNP Lodged 27 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00434

What assessment it has made of the contribution that the decarbonisation of residential properties will make …
Portfolio Question Bob Doris SNP Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00437

What plans it has to ensure that specific training on autism and other forms of neurodivergence is embedded a…
Portfolio Question Joe Long Lab Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00431

How it supports businesses, including in East Kilbride, to embrace the circular economy.
Portfolio Question Collette Stevenson SNP Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00440

In light of its recognition that inappropriate mobile phone use in schools can lead to increased distraction,…
Portfolio Question Amanda Lindsay Reform Lodged 26 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00442

What evaluation it has made of the impact of drug education programmes delivered in schools.
Portfolio Question Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 28 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00430

How it will ensure that the setting of rates and bands for Air Departure Tax, including any proposed Private …
Portfolio Question Patrick Harvie Green Lodged 27 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026
S7O-00432

What assessment it has made of the effectiveness of flood prevention measures delivered since Storm Frank.
Portfolio Question Alexander Burnett Con Lodged 27 Oct 2026

Oral
4 Nov 2026

Answer status applies to written questions. Oral and First Minister’s questions are answered in the chamber; the answer is in the Official Report. Lists are ordered by the latest date on each question (the answer date once answered).