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.
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Question reference: S7W-00068
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it plans to take into account the cumulative impact of any forthcoming devolved and reserved policies that will reportedly have an impact on grocery retailers, as referenced in the New Deal for Business Implementation Plan.
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Question reference: S7W-00094
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what assessment it has made of any impact of such a policy on retail stores in more rural areas where there are fewer options for shoppers and where the cost of operating is reportedly higher.
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Question reference: S7W-00121
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing national restrictions or limits on the use of tablets, iPads and other personal digital devices in primary schools and nursery settings.
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Question reference: S7W-00108
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK National Screening Committee regarding any evidence for and against the introduction of universal prostate cancer screening.
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Question reference: S7W-00120
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what research it has commissioned, reviewed or relied upon regarding any impact of digital device use in schools on children’s concentration, literacy, communication skills and social development.
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Question reference: S7W-00034
- Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to increase the provision of men’s sheds.
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Question reference: S7W-00039
- Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government when the First Minister last met the co-leaders of Aberdeen City Council.
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Question reference: S7W-00038
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Migratory Bird Day on 9 May 2026 and the reported decline in the number of swifts in recent years, when it plans to consult on the changes to building regulations required to bring into force the requirement for swift bricks included in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011.
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Question reference: S7W-00025
- Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
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Question reference: S7W-00027
- Asked by: David Linden, MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Current Status: Answer expected on 1 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding future refurbishment works and estate improvements at Lightburn Hospital.
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