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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: S7W-03906

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of musculoskeletal conditions being among the leading causes of work-limiting ill health, what consideration it has given to how the evidence and expertise generated by Arthritis UK's Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work can inform future approaches to employability, prevention and supporting people with long-term conditions to remain in work.

Question reference: S7W-03907

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Arthritis Day 2026 taking place in October, (a) what action it is taking to support people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to stay active, healthy and in work, and (b) how it is engaging with organisations such as Arthritis UK, including through the research and innovation undertaken by its Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work at the University of Aberdeen, to improve employment outcomes and reduce the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on individuals, employers and the wider economy.

Question reference: S7W-03740

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing targeted recruitment and retention incentives for specialist nursing sectors experiencing significant workforce shortages, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Question reference: S7W-03739

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to support progression from band 5 to 6 nursing roles, as set out in its Programme for Government, and whether this support will extend to specialist nursing roles, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nurse specialists.

Question reference: S7W-03738

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve and widen routes into nursing, as set out in its Programme for Government, and how this will help address capacity and retention pressures in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist nursing workforce.

Question reference: S7O-00186

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the funding it has made available to local authorities to expand and enhance breakfast club provision.

Question reference: S7W-00327

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what protections are available for those living as property guardians, and what tenants' rights are available to them.

Question reference: S6O-05704

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services.

Question reference: S6O-05641

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships.

Question reference: S6W-44007

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 February 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray will open.

I am pleased to announce that the next funding round of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) for the North East and Moray will open for applications today.

Up to £17 million will be made available to help create green jobs, support innovation, diversify energy supply chains, and enable workers to transition into low-carbon roles. For the first time, there will be a dedicated funding pot for community organisations and social enterprises, allowing eligible organisations to apply for a guaranteed share from the JTF. This round also includes new development grants to help groups strengthen or scale up emerging project ideas.

This funding round has three pots which can be applied for:

up to £3 million capital and £1 million resource for community and social enterprise projects - including specific funding to give communities the power to directly decide how money should be spent,
up to £10 million for largescale commercial projects focused on jobs, skills and economic transition – with a minimum project size of £500,000, and;
up to £3 million to support small and medium enterprises in the oil and gas supply chain diversifying into low carbon markets - expanding the provision of the ETZ Supply Chain Challenge Fund.

The JTF has invested more than £85 million into 28 projects across the region since 2022 – helping to support hundreds of jobs and companies entering the offshore wind, marine energy and carbon capture sectors.

I encourage all eligible organisations to consider applying to the fund. Further guidance and details on how to apply are available on our website.