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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

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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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 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 19 July 2024
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Question reference: S6O-00049

  • Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what revenue it estimates it will receive from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in 2021-22.

Question reference: S6O-00055

  • Asked by: Pam Gosal, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the business sector regarding the current COVID-19 regulations.

Question reference: S6O-00063

  • Asked by: Jenni Minto, MSP for Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for future investment in the school estate.

Question reference: S6O-00056

  • Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the announcement that the UK-Australia free trade agreement will remove tariffs of up to 5% on Scotch whisky.

Question reference: S6O-00058

  • Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government whether demonstrated attainment from the 2020-21 school year will be used in determining learner grades.

Question reference: S6O-00054

  • Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the growth of jobs that will support a greener economy.

Question reference: S6O-00050

  • Asked by: Lorna Slater, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support.

Question reference: S6O-00053

  • Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to the hospitality sector to mitigate against the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Question reference: S6O-00059

  • Asked by: Natalie Don, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S6O-00057

  • Asked by: Dean Lockhart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
  • Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to provide secure, sustainable and long-term post-COVID-19 pandemic skills and training opportunities.