Questions and answers
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-03753
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to a comprehensive and independent evaluation of the ongoing trials of sale of alcohol at football matches, in order to assess any short-, medium- and long-term impacts on public health, before any wider change in policy or licensing practice is implemented.
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Question reference: S7W-03754
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of increased alcohol availability at football matches on groups at highest risk of alcohol harm, including men aged 55 to 64 and people living in the most deprived areas.
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Question reference: S7W-03751
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what national guidance is available to licensing boards regarding how the objective of protecting and improving public health should be weighed against commercial and operational considerations when determining applications for the sale of alcohol at football grounds.
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Question reference: S7W-03750
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the number of licences granted by licensing boards permitting the sale of alcohol at professional football matches since January 2025, and whether it will publish this information.
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Question reference: S7W-03752
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what independent evaluation has been carried out of trials of the sale of alcohol at football matches to date, and whether any findings will be published.
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Question reference: S7O-00239
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Highland regarding the provision of kidney dialysis services to ensure that people are receiving treatment close to home.
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Question reference: S7O-00192
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that communities hosting energy infrastructure receive direct benefits from it.
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Question reference: S7O-00163
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when the review of business rates will be published and whether any changes are being considered for hospitality businesses.
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Question reference: S7O-00094
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline for the delivery of a medium-term solution to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
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Question reference: S7O-00045
- Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
- Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a “tell us once” approach to grant schemes, such as Fair Work First, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform.
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