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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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Question reference: S7W-02426

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will commission a feasibility study for reopening the south suburban railway line in Edinburgh.

Question reference: S7W-02428

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what research it has undertaken into the costs of road-building in Scotland compared to the rest of Europe.

Question reference: S7W-02422

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport last met the STUC or any of its affiliated unions.

Question reference: S7W-02424

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when its planned Major Projects Office will begin work and which Cabinet Secretary will have lead responsibility for the office.

Question reference: S7W-02421

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which trade unions it has consulted on its plans for a Council for Economic Growth.

Question reference: S7W-02420

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which organisations it has consulted on its plans for a High-Growth Unit and a Council for Economic Growth

Question reference: S7W-02417

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin work to reduce the number of public bodies in Scotland.

Question reference: S7W-02427

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it will deliver the commitment set out in the SNP's 2026 election manifesto to develop proposals to ensure community benefit works better for areas impacted by renewable energy projects.

Question reference: S7W-01512

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Holding Answer by Stephen Flynn on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Scottish Enterprise's Human Rights Due Diligence procedure, including whether it considers it to be of public interest.

Question reference: S7W-01513

Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 02 July 2026
Current Status: Holding Answer by Stephen Flynn on 30 July 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to Scottish Enterprise regarding the publication of its Human Rights Due Diligence procedure.