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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 15 June 2026
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Question reference: S7W-00999

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Friday, 12 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 26 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the average annual occupancy rate has been at HMP Castle Huntly in each year since 2016.

Question reference: S7W-00987

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to support teachers and educators to deliver anti-racism education, including to ensure that they are able to do so without facing undue pressure or criticism.

Question reference: S7W-00984

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to organisations that promote Global Citizenship Education.

Question reference: S7W-00982

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote Global Citizenship Education within the Curriculum for Excellence.

Question reference: S7W-00983

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote Global Citizenship Education within the tertiary education sector.

Question reference: S7W-00986

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider adopting the principles of the European Declaration on Global Education to 2050.

Question reference: S7W-00985

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings ministers have had with organisations that promote Global Citizenship Education.

Question reference: S7W-00913

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the adequacy of the level of training provided to GPs on (a) the treatment and (b) symptoms of postural tachycardia syndrome.

Question reference: S7W-00914

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of specialist clinicians in Scotland whose area of expertise includes postural tachycardia syndrome.

Question reference: S7W-00911

  • Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what secondary care support is available for NHS patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome who are awaiting specialist assessment.