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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. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 4 February 2026
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Question reference: S6O-03885

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what recent discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire about the replacement Monklands Hospital.

Question reference: S6O-03852

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards securing a long-term future for Ferguson Marine.

Question reference: S6O-03837

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to removing free bus passes from people who abuse the system.

Question reference: S6O-03688

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason rainforests were excluded from the deer management incentive scheme pilots.

Question reference: S6O-03871

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 August 2024
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 11 May 2028

To ask the Scottish Government test.

Question reference: S6O-03839

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 05 August 2024
  • Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 4 May 2028

To ask the Scottish Government test bb 04/05/28

Question reference: S6O-03625

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it prevents a loss of talent when considering any reduction in funding to the arts sector.

Question reference: S6F-03246

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 17 June 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 June 2024

To ask the First Minister what his response is to the reported comment from the Nuclear Industry Association that his stance on nuclear power is "hopelessly ideological and anti-science".

Question reference: S6O-03596

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 June 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2024

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to deliver on its commitment to produce a National Register of Ancient Woodland.

Question reference: S6O-03513

  • Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 May 2024

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to take forward the recommendations in the Transport Scotland report, "There’s an app for that!" - Women’s Safety on Public Transport in Scotland.