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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

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

Question reference: S7W-03572

Asked by: Patricia Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Stephen Flynn on 24 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the modern apprenticeship contribution rates review.

In April this year, the Scottish Government commenced work on phase one of the contribution rates review, with the aim of exploring whether current funding for the modern apprenticeship (MA) programme is appropriate, sustainable and aligned with SG priorities, labour market needs, employer costs and learner outcomes.

In response to the review and wider evidence on business conditions, I can confirm that there will be a 10% uplift to modern apprenticeship contribution rates, for both new starts, and those in training for 2027-28 onwards.

This funding increase will bring benefits to training providers, employers and learners within the apprenticeship system.

Stage two of the review will provide an opportunity for a more in depth consideration of the cost of delivery across frameworks, this work will commence in 2027.

While the fiscal environment remains extremely challenging and decisions on future funding provision will be taken by Ministers as part of the Budget processes, we are committed to strengthening and growing the modern apprenticeship programme.

Question reference: S7O-00251

Asked by: Patricia Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council regarding the pay of ASSIST workers.

Question reference: S7O-00175

Asked by: Patricia Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to embed the teaching of the Scottish Enlightenment in the school curriculum.

Question reference: S7O-00159

Asked by: Patricia Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what contribution the life sciences industry in North Ayrshire makes to the Scottish economy in terms of employment and gross value added.

Question reference: S7O-00023

Asked by: Patricia Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects a GP walk-in centre to open in North Ayrshire.

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