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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. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 9 October 2026
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Question reference: S7W-03987

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to older men following bereavement, and what assessment it has carried out of the effectiveness of such services.

Question reference: S7W-03965

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the range and availability of housing options suitable for older people, including what accessible housing, sheltered housing and supported accommodation there is, and what action it is taking to ensure that there is sufficient provision to meet current and future demand.

Question reference: S7W-03980

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the treatment and experiences of social care workers employed in South Scotland who are working on Health and Care worker visas, including in relation to (a) pay, (b) working conditions, (c) access to employment rights, (d) accommodation arrangements and (e) protection from exploitation.

Question reference: S7W-03978

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken over the last five years to promote and support intergenerational projects and activities that bring together people of different ages, and what evaluation it has carried out of the impact of such initiatives.

Question reference: S7W-03985

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has carried out of the impact of GP walk-in clinics on access to primary care for people aged 65 and over, including whether there has been a reduction in waiting times for routine GP appointments.

Question reference: S7W-03972

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage employers to support employee volunteering, including through the provision of paid volunteering leave or employer-supported volunteering schemes, and what assessment it has made of the impact of such initiatives on volunteering rates across the country.

Question reference: S7W-03973

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what follow-up advice, support and interventions are routinely offered to older people following a slip, trip or fall, and what assessment it has made of the impact of this.

Question reference: S7W-03971

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the condition and maintenance of pavements, footways and other pedestrian routes on the incidence of slips, trips and falls, particularly among older people, and what action it is taking with local authorities and other relevant bodies to improve the safety and quality of walking infrastructure.

Question reference: S7W-03983

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that older people living in rural communities can access reliable transport services that support independent living.

Question reference: S7W-03966

  • Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote awareness and uptake of the joint STUC and Volunteer Scotland Volunteer Charter, and how it encourages organisations receiving public funding to adhere to its principles regarding the appropriate use of volunteers and the protection of paid employment.