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S6W-44488 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support the introduction of a formal licensing scheme for vape retailers, similar to the one currently in place for alcohol, to ensure that all businesse Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44487 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce new fire safety standards specifically for retail premises that store high volumes of lithium-ion batteries and flammable lighters and lighter Lennon, Monica Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44486 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local planning authorities regarding the proximity of high-risk retail units, such as those storing combustible vaping and smoking materials Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44485 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding the proximity of high-risk retail units, such as those storing large quantities of combustible lithium-ion products, to critical national in Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44484 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish a City Centre Fire Recovery Fund, similar to the one created after the 2018 Glasgow School of Art fire, to provide immediate financial relief a Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44482 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the vape shop on Union Street, Glasgow, where the devastating fire on 8 March 2026 reportedly originated, was not registered on the Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44481 To ask the Scottish Government, further to annex 1 of the Tackling Child PovertyDelivery Plan 2026-2031, how it planned to fund the statutory requirementto uprate the Scottish Child Payment, Baker, Claire Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44480 To ask the Scottish Government what its estimated cost for 2026-27 is of (a) uprating the Scottish Child Payment and (b) introducing the £40 weekly payment for under-one-year-olds. Baker, Claire Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44479 To ask the Scottish Government, further to annex 1 of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-2031, for what reason the monetary investment in the Tackling Child Poverty Fund as a result of the Baker, Claire Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44478 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Epilepsy Scotland’s 2026 research regarding the "mental health crisis" facing people with epilepsy, and what funding it will allocate in it Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44477 To ask the Scottish Government how many epilepsy specialist nurses are currently in post in each NHS board area; how this compares with the recommended "gold standard" ratio, and what progress it has Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44476 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the 30th anniversary of SUDEP Action, what specific steps it is taking to ensure that every person diagnosed with epilepsy is formally assessed for sudden u Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44475 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark Purple Day 2026 on 26 March to raise awareness of the 80,000 people in Scotland living with epilepsy, and which Scottish Government buildings a Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44474 To ask the Scottish Government what the current average time is between a referral being received by a community paediatric service and the completion of the initial triage process in each NHS board, Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44473 To ask the Scottish Government what the current waiting times are for a neurodevelopmental assessment for (a) autism and (b) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) within community paediatric Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44472 To ask the Scottish Government how many children are currently on the waiting list for a first appointment with a community paediatrician in each NHS board area; what the (a) median and (b) 90th perce Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44471 To ask the Scottish Government how many whole time equivalence (WTE) consultant community paediatrician vacancies currently exist in each NHS board, and what assessment it has made of the impact of th Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44470 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of Police Scotland’s use of specialist drones to detect and track illegal e-scooter and e-bike riders, and how man Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44469 To ask the Scottish Government what specific funding it will provide to South Lanarkshire Council in 2026-27 to support the Reinventing the High Street initiatives proposed by the FSB, including (a) p Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44468 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of 2026 reporting by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers suggesting that an average of 26 people per week across Great Britain are harmed in e-scooter c Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44467 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the content of the application by Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) for an exemption from undertaking a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its p Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44466 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the requirements that apply when an application for a proposed marine development is located within an area containing a war grave, whether it will provi Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44465 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that accessible, community-embedded advice services are prioritised in the 2026-27 Budget; and how it is supporting local authorities t Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44464 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the proposal to extend free bus travel to all people on universal credit to improve access to employment and essential services, and what Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44463 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reform the Scottish Child Payment to ensure that families do not experience a so-called "cliff edge" loss of all support due to small changes in househol Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44462 To ask the Scottish Government what its specific timeline is for the implementation of the first steps of the minimum income guarantee (MIG) roadmap, as called for in the Trussell 2026 Scottish Parlia Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44461 To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of the number of hospitality businesses in South Lanarkshire that will recieve support as a result of the 40% non-domestic rates relie Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44460 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Age Scotland’s 2025 research identifying fear of falling as a leading cause of loneliness and social isolation among older people, what guidance it pr Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44459 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Walking and Wheeling Survey 2025, which suggested that 48% of adults over 65 would walk more if pavements were in better condition, Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44458 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of reported deteriorating pavement conditions on the number of unintentional trips and falls among people aged 65 and over, and Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44457 To ask the Scottish Government how it is monitoring the effectiveness of the pavement parking ban in (a) South Lanarkshire and (b) Glasgow since its implementation. Lennon, Monica Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44456 To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting small and medium-sized businesses to take on more apprentices, particularly in sectors experiencing skills shortages, in light of reports that many Dowey, Sharon Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44455 To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many third-party liability claims for vehicle damage caused by potholes were submitted to each local authority in 2025-26; what percenta Lennon, Monica Question
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17 Mar 2026
S6W-44454 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the test of change pilots for free school meals in secondary schools, which was launched in August 2025; how many pupils in S1 to S3 Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44453 To ask the Scottish Government what specific metrics it is using to assess the impact of universal free school meals on closing the poverty-related attainment gap, and whether its evaluation includes Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44452 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make the right for children to access funded early learning and childcare in any part of Scotland a statutory right. Briggs, Miles Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44451 To ask the Scottish Government how it allocates national funding for funded early learning and childcare places, taking into account both the locations where children take up places and population dat Briggs, Miles Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44450 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of children who take up a funded early learning and childcare place in a local authority other than the one in which they live. Briggs, Miles Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44449 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA about ensuring that children can access funded early learning and childcare even when taking up a place outwith the local authorit Briggs, Miles Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44448 To ask the Scottish Government what data it collects on how early learning and childcare funding is spent in local authorities. Briggs, Miles Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44447 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that planning capacity formulas for existing schools do not account for modern educational requirements, such as breakout spaces and sens Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44446 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will issue updated guidance to local authorities to ensure that early learning and childcare (ELC) demand is formally integrated into the school roll forecast Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44445 To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the accuracy of Pupil Product Ratios (PPR) used by local authorities to forecast school rolls in areas of high housing growth; what Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44444 To ask the Scottish Government how its school roll forecasting guidance accounts for the cumulative impact of multiple windfall developments (sites not originally in the Local Development Plan) on a s Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44443 To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities to ensure that siblings from multiple births can access their funded early learning and childcare (ELC) hours at the same Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44442 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to eliminate the reported "postcode lottery" regarding the start dates for funded early learning and childcare (ELC) hours, and what specific sup Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44441 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of childcare costs on families with multiple-birth children under three years, and whether it will consider a multiples discou Lennon, Monica Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44440 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will adopt the Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee, which has been proposed by the group, Pregnant Then Screwed, specifically the call to expand funded hours Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44439 To ask the Scottish Government what variation there is between the shortest and longest average waiting times for a first gynaecology appointment in each NHS board, and what targeted interventions it Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44438 To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of the gynaecology workforce implementation gap that was identified by Audit Scotland; how many consultant gynaecologist vacancies, in Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44437 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will meet its target to eliminate gynaecology outpatient and inpatient/day-case waits of over 52 weeks by the end of March 2026; how many women remain on the Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44436 To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £12.9 million allocated to gynaecology services in 2025-26 has been directed specifically toward increasing theatre capacity for gynaecologica Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44435 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of information obtained by Animal Equality UK through a Freedom of Information request, which reportedly indicates that SEPA recorded 103 non-compliances at Sc Burgess, Ariane Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44434 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that, after the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) was informed that the Aird salmon farm had been declared fallow while fish were still present, severa Burgess, Ariane Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44433 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the September 2025 update to the fisheries persistent high mortality analysis confirming that the scope of that work is limited to marine sites, and in ligh Burgess, Ariane Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44432 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its statement, Strengthening additional support for learning, published on 12 March 2026, how the recommendation for "workforce alignment" will be implement Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44431 To ask the Scottish Government what resource will be provided to local authorities to implement the "workforce alignment" recommendation in the report, Additional Support for Learning: A Review of Sys Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44430 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of footage published on 10 March 2026 by Animal Equality UK via The Ferret depicting salmon at a Bakkafrost facility with severe sea-lice infestations resultin Burgess, Ariane Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44429 To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for communities in South Lanarkshire that are concerned about a reported increase in littering and fly-tipping. Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44428 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of fly-tipping in (a) South Lanarkshire and (b) Glasgow. Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44427 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact that low confidence in police response times may be having on the reporting of crime. Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44426 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of limited permanent teaching vacancies on the (a) career progression, (b) wellbeing and (c) retention of newly qualified teach Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44425 To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the current balance between the number of newly qualified teachers entering the profession and the number of permanent posts availabl Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44424 To ask the Scottish Government whether it monitors the consistency of local authority recruitment approaches, and what guidance it provides to ensure that hiring practices do not disadvantage qualifie Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44423 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of the effectiveness of section 40 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014; what data it holds on the number of succ Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44422 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its commitment to align with European Union standards where appropriate, what assessment it has made of the EU Environmental Crime Directive (2024/1203), wh Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44421 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill and specifically in relation to any potential section 35 or section 40 issues un Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44420 To ask the Scottish Government, following the Parliament's agreement of a Financial Resolution for the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill on 19 February 2026, what specific work is being undertaken during the cu Lennon, Monica Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44419 To ask the Scottish Government in what ways it supports the Scottish Flood Forum. Eagle, Tim Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44418 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-36564 by Gillian Martin on 29 April 2025, whether it will consider asking SEPA to review its Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PV Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44417 To ask the Scottish Government what action Screen Scotland is taking to increase (a) filming and (b) post-production work in the Highlands and Islands region. Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44416 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding from Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund has been awarded to filmmakers based in the Highlands and Islands region, in each year Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44415 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding from Screen Scotland’s Broadcast Content Fund has been awarded to production companies based in the Highlands and Islands region, in each year sin Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44414 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding from Screen Scotland’s Production Growth Fund has been awarded to production companies that undertake their (a) post-production and (b) VFX work i Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44413 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding from Screen Scotland’s Professional Development Fund has been awarded to applicants based in the Highlands and Islands region, in each year since Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44412 To ask the Scottish Government in what ways it works with (a) local authorities and (b) NHS boards to encourage greater use of venison and other game products. Eagle, Tim Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44411 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to the promotion of (a) Scotch Beef, (b) Scotch Lamb, (c) Specially Selected Pork and (d) game and venison, in each year since 2021. Eagle, Tim Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44410 To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to the promotion of Scottish-landed (a) fish and (b) shellfish, in each year since 2021. Eagle, Tim Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44409 To ask the Scottish Government how many licence applications were made to NatureScot for the purposes of controlling the raven population in each year since 2021. Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44408 To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on any action it has taken following the 2025 seagull summit in Inverness. Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44407 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect public sector bodies from ransomware attacks. Eagle, Tim Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44406 To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the total cost has been to public sector bodies from ransomware attacks, in each year since 2021. Eagle, Tim Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44405 To ask the Scottish Government what action it takes to help homeowners make their properties more resilient to flooding. Eagle, Tim Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44404 To ask the Scottish Government when guidance for local authorities will be issued regarding the assessment of rent conditions required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. Harvie, Patrick Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44403 To ask the Scottish Government what the current status is of the Scottish Civil Justice Council's investigation into the introduction of an opt-out system for group proceedings. Kerr, Liam Question
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16 Mar 2026
S6W-44402 To ask the Scottish Government, further to commitment given by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on 27 November 2025, whether it will provide an update on the progress of NHS Tayside&rs Rennie, Willie Question
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13 Mar 2026
S6W-44401 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its actions to advance the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage project. Stewart, Kevin Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44400 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding the abolition or reform of the Energy Profits Levy. Stewart, Kevin Question
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17 Mar 2026
S6W-44399 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of current trends, when it anticipates that the target for 95% of people referred to radiology services to be seen within six weeks will be reached. Sweeney, Paul Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44398 To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has undertaken of any impact of clinical radiologist staffing levels on the timely reporting of CT and MRI scans. Sweeney, Paul Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44397 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the cost to NHS boards of outsourcing (a) radiology image acquisition and (b) radiology reporting, in each of the last five years. Sweeney, Paul Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44396 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that Inverness Women's Aid may be making active preparations to close its services, both refuge and outreach by 2027, whether the Scottish Governmen Ewing, Fergus Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44395 To ask the Scottish Government how many specialist endometriosis centres are currently operating at full capacity in Scotland, and what additional funding or resource has been allocated in the 2026-27 Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44394 To ask the Scottish Government, for what reason it has not yet acted on the call made by Endometriosis UK in its campaign, Menstrual Wellbeing in Scotland, which launched in 2020 and called for menstr Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44393 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Endometriosis Action Month, March 2026, what its response is to the finding in the Endometriosis UK report, The State of Endometriosis Care in the UK,& Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44392 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the geographic disparities in endometriosis diagnosis times across different NHS boards, and what steps it is taking to ensure that women Lennon, Monica Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44391 To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost will be of ministerial pay in 2026-27, including what additional cost will be incurred due to the ministerial pay freeze not being in place in 2025-2 Hoy, Craig Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44390 To ask the Scottish Government what specific monitoring and audit protocols were in place for the funding it provided to Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute between 2016 and 2021, and how it plans to st Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44389 To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it can provide to former employees of Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute who have reported significant pension detriment due to historic financial mismana Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44388 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Audit Scotland and the Care Inspectorate regarding the findings of the 2026 embezzlement conviction at Women’s Aid Argyll a Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44387 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that historic financial mismanagement at Women’s Aid Argyll and Bute had on the delivery of frontline services for vulner Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44386 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s statement to the Parliament on 3 March 2026 on Ferries and Ports, on what date it expects CMAL to sign the legal a Clark, Katy Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44385 To ask the Scottish Government, with reference to the Prior Information Notice published on 4 March 2026, whether it plans to exercise powers under  Regulation 29(8) of the Public Contracts (Sco Leonard, Richard Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44384 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the cost to the public purse of delivering the full tender process for the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract, and whether it Leonard, Richard Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44383 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prepare a public sector bid for the the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract, which is due to start on 1 July 2028, in line with R Leonard, Richard Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44382 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish the names of candidate operators expressing interest in the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract before the invitation to tender Leonard, Richard Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44381 To ask the Scottish Government whether ministerial pay will be frozen in 2026-27, and the financial years immediately following. Hoy, Craig Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44380 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider ending its contract with TotalEnergies Gas and Power Ltd, in light of reports that the company holds a 20% share in the Yamal liquefied natural Harvie, Patrick Question
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17 Mar 2026
S6W-44379 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the ability of charities to fulfil their charitable duties in the face of any hostility towards their work. Chapman, Maggie Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44378 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) regarding the publication of guidance equivalent to the Charity Commission fo Chapman, Maggie Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44377 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the most recent figures on the disability employment gap in Scotland. Greene, Jamie Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44376 To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards halving the disability employment gap by 2038, and whether it remains on track to meet this target. Greene, Jamie Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44375 To ask the Scottish Government what has changed since the publication of the How Safe Are Our Scottish Hospitals report in March 2025.  Baillie, Jackie Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44374 To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health held a ministerial cross party group meeting following the publication of the report, How Safe A Baillie, Jackie Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44373 To ask the Scottish Government whether there is a consistent nationwide approach to data collection on violence against women and girls in the NHS. Baillie, Jackie Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44372 To ask the Scottish Government how many sexual assaults have taken place in hospitals in each year since 2024-25, broken down by NHS board. Baillie, Jackie Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44371 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43887 by Gillian Martin on 5 March 2026, what financial support it is currently providing to SSE plc and its subsidiaries, includi Clark, Katy Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44370 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43887 by Gillian Martin on 5 March 2026, what action it is taking to promote the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund for the supp Clark, Katy Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44369 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43888 by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026, whether it will provide details of the 450 specialist jobs that SSEN estimates will be su Clark, Katy Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44368 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43888 by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026, whether it has sought clarification from SSEN that its definition of “specialist&rd Clark, Katy Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44367 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43887 by Gillian Martin on 5 March 2026, what steps it is taking to work with trade unions to promote Fair Work principles in priv Clark, Katy Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44366 To ask the Scottish Government whether it monitors the number of mixed-sex wards in the NHS. Baillie, Jackie Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44365 To ask the Scottish Government how many mixed-sex wards in the NHS there (a) were in 2007 and (b) currently are. Baillie, Jackie Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44364 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the number of mixed-sex wards in the NHS. Baillie, Jackie Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44363 To ask the Scottish Government what safeguarding training is provided by NHS Scotland to deal with violence against women and girls. Baillie, Jackie Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44362 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that some landlords applying to the First Tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) to seek an eviction order face at least a six-mont Boyack, Sarah Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44361 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43799 by Dorothy Bain on 11 March 2026, and in light of the answer only including selected examples, whether it will provide all t Baillie, Jackie Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44360 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43847 by Dorothy Bain on 11 March 2026, whether it will provide the information requested regarding how many times the Lord Advoca Baillie, Jackie Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44359 To ask the Scottish Government what the gap was between the proportion of school leavers from the most and least deprived areas entering a positive initial destination, in each of the last five years, Greene, Jamie Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44358 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to ensure that lessons have been learned from concerns raised by families regarding prescribing practices for immunosuppressant patients in paedi Hamilton, Rachael Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44357 To ask the Scottish Government what clinical governance arrangements are in place across NHS Scotland to oversee decision-making regarding extended, blanket and targeted antifungal prophylactic medica Hamilton, Rachael Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44356 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of the funding allocated to the Techscaler programme that has supported companies headquartered in each local authority area, since Greene, Jamie Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44355 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-44120 by Angela Constance on 10 March 2026, in light of paragraph 12.1 of the paper, Report on the Roles and Functions of the Scot Kerr, Liam Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44354 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to roll out the distribution of lockable pouches to restrict mobile phone usage in local authorities across Scotland, following the pilot projects in Q Hamilton, Rachael Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44353 To ask the Scottish Government what requirements exist for obtaining parental consent where pupils are required to use digital learning platforms that involve the processing or sharing of personal dat Hamilton, Rachael Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44352 To ask the Scottish Government what oversight it has of commercial partnerships between local authorities and technology providers in schools, including any safeguards to ensure that educational prior Hamilton, Rachael Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44351 To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities are required to undertake formal risk assessments before introducing one-to-one digital device programmes in schools. Hamilton, Rachael Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44350 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has issued any guidance to local authorities on appropriate levels of screen use for primary school pupils in classroom settings. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44349 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that local authorities comply with data protection requirements when using educational technology platforms that process children&rsquo Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44348 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43803 by Graeme Dey on 5 March 2026, whether it will publish all information that has been shared by the Lord Advocate with the Sc Baillie, Jackie Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44347 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43802 by Graeme Dey on 5 March 2026, for what reason the First Minister provided confidential information from the Lord Advocate t Baillie, Jackie Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44346 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its (a) engagement with the UK Government and (b) other work it is undertaking regarding a UK-wide social tariff in energy. McLennan, Paul Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44345 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6O-05563 by Siobhian Brown on 26 February 2026, what assessment it has made of the impact of the reduction in funding to the Mark Sco Ewing, Annabelle Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44344 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42091 by Richard Lochhead on 9 December 2025, when in Spring 2026 it expects the outcome of the procurement process for Lot 6 (Sco Wishart, Beatrice Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44343 To ask the Scottish Government what timelines officials are working towards to ensure that the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund is set up and accessible as soon as possible, and specifically, what progre Boyack, Sarah Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44342 To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund is expected to be accessible for renewable energy developers. Boyack, Sarah Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44341 To ask the Scottish Government what seed funding has been allocated to the Scottish Marine Recovery fund in its Budget 2026-27 to allow its establishment. Boyack, Sarah Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44340 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in the establishment of the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund. Boyack, Sarah Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44339 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the review of modern apprenticeship contribution rates. McLennan, Paul Question
Inspired Question
13 Mar 2026
S6W-44338 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its Rural Support Plan as required by the Agricultural and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44337 To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to undertake an assessment of the impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 on rural and island communities, as required by section 81 of that Act. Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2026
S6W-44336 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any action it has taken under section 33 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 to prepare and publish a food Hamilton, Rachael Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44335 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its review into grooming gangs changing to a public inquiry, what assessment it has made of the Scottish prison capacity to accommodate any future prisoners Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44334 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase capacity in Scottish prisons. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44333 To ask the Scottish Government what the specific reasons were for it changing its review into grooming gangs into a public inquiry. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44332 To ask the Scottish Government what regulations it is considering reforming or removing in order to speed up the planning process. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44331 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of all criminal prosecution disposals relating to breaches of the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers since 2020-21 Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44330 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of all criminal prosecutions relating to breaches of the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers since 2020-21, broken Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44329 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of all fixed penalty notices issued for breaches of the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers since 2020-21, broken d Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44328 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of all identified breaches of the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers since 2020-21, broken down by (a) year and (b Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44327 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what progress has been made towards reviewing allowances for paternity and parental partner leave for all staff. Ruskell, Mark Question
SPCB Written Question
12 Mar 2026
S6W-44326 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the First Minister on 6 November 2025 regarding Cameron Barracks, whether it has had any meetings or engagement with the UK Government in rela Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44325 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the First Minister on 6 November 2025 regarding Cameron Barracks, whether it has had any correspondence with the UK Government in relation to Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44324 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the First Minister on 6 November 2025 regarding Cameron Barracks, whether it has sought discussions with the UK Government regarding the suita Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44323 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the First Minister on 6 November 2025 regarding Cameron Barracks, what (a) discussions it had had with the UK Government regarding and (b) its Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44322 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the First Minister on 6 November 2025 regarding Cameron Barracks that "the starting point for any consideration of the matter must be substant Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44321 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there should be (a) major reform of the NHS, and, if so, in what ways and (b) a reduction in the number of NHS boards and other health bo Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44320 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of its local government funding settlement on the condition of roads and bridges across the Highland C Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44319 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider reducing the amount of money to be allocated to active travel schemes in 2026-27 and to reallocate this for the purposes of establishing an emer Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44318 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comments of the Permanent Secretary at the Finance and Public Administration Committee's meeting on 10 March 2026, whether it will confirm what its Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44317 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make any further announcements regarding the A96 dualling project before the end of the current parliamentary session. Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44316 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make any further announcements regarding the A9 dualling project before the end of the current parliamentary session. Ewing, Fergus Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44315 To ask the Scottish Government what account it takes of the additional costs associated with rurality when making funding provisions for rape crisis centres across the country. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44313 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to review the content and delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood education (RSHP) in schools to ensure that it is age and stage Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44312 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to (a) clarify and (b) govern gender-related healthcare across organisations. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44311 To ask the Scottish Government how many wind farms there currently are in operation, broken down by how many are (a) connected to the grid and (b) fully operational. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44310 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the delivery of the National Treatment Centre at Carrick Glen. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44309 To ask the Scottish Government what upgrades to the A77, excluding maintenance works, are planned for the next five years. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44308 To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) fatal and (b) non-fatal accidents involving (i) HGVs and (ii) other vehicles on the A77 there (A) were in each of the last two calendar years and (B) have b Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44307 To ask the Scottish Government how many windfarm applications have been submitted in the last two years, broken down by how many were not approved. Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44306 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review its guidance paper, Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools, to outline the steps that it takes to govern gender identity ideology in school Dowey, Sharon Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44305 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of how much it has spent on international development funding in each year since 2021. Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44304 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a detailed breakdown of all costs that it has incurred to date on all aspects of the Deposit Return Scheme. Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44303 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2021 election manifesto pledge to provide free breakfasts to every primary school pupil, how many primary scho Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44302 To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent teachers (a) were employed in 2021 and (b) are currently employed. Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44301 To ask the Scottish Government how many young people who have been eligible for a free electronic device since the 2021 Scottish Parliament election have received one, and how many are still waiting t Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2026
S6W-44300 To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £20 million Rural Entrepreneur Fund that was announced in the 2021 Programme for Government has been spent in each financial year to date. Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44299 To ask the Scottish Government how much of the (a) A9 and (b) A96 has been dualled since the start of the current parliamentary session in 2021 to date. Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44298 To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes have been built in each year since the start of the current parliamentary session in 2021 to date, and whether it is confident that it wi Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2026
S6W-44297 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a (a) detailed update of any work undertaken since the start of the current parliamentary session in 2021 to introduce the proposed NHS Scot Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44296 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any work it has undertaken in relation to the remit and anticipated timescales of the recently announced public inquiry into grooming Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44295 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answers by Angela Constance to question S6W-41854 on 25 November 2025 and question S6W-43390 on 28 January 2026, whether it will prov Findlay, Russell Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44294 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the results of the latest Scottish House Condition Survey, which indicates that there has been a decline in the rates of fuel poverty in Scotland McLennan, Paul Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44293 To ask the Scottish Government how often the Union Street fire ministerial oversight group will meet, and which individuals and organisations will attend. Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44292 To ask the Scottish Government how many empty properties there are currently in the Highlands and Islands region, broken down by local authority area. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44291 To ask the Scottish Government how many GP appointments were conducted (a) in-person, (b) by telephone and (c) virtually in the Highlands and Islands region in each year since 2021, broken down by NHS Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44290 To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent in total to date on consultancy fees in relation to the dualling of the (a) A96 and (b) A9. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44289 To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it can offer to Moray Council to help expedite the safe reopening of Lea Bridge in Forres. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44288 To ask the Scottish Government what support it is offering to NHS Grampian to help recruit additional specialised maternity staff, in light of reports that around a dozen paediatrics and maternity ser Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44287 To ask the Scottish Government how many passengers (a) arrived at and (b) departed from train stations in (i) Elgin, (ii) Forres and (iii) Keith in each year since 2021. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44286 To ask the Scottish Government how many members of the CMAL board live in island communities. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44285 To ask the Scottish Government how many agency staff were given work by CalMac Ferries Ltd in each year since 2021, and what the cost was per year.  Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44284 To ask the Scottish Government what the most up to date total cost is of the (a) MV Glen Sannox and (b) MV Glen Rosa, including ongoing repairs. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44283 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has with solicitors about (a) the timely conclusion of missives and (b) conveyancing delays. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44282 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has conducted any economic analysis of delays to the conclusion of missives between buyers and sellers of residential properties. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44281 To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses participated in the GlobalScot network in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, (c) 2025 and (d) 2026 to date. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44280 To ask the Scottish Government how many registered GlobalScots there have been in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, (c) 2025 and (d) 2026 to date. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44279 To ask the Scottish Government whether it monitors the social media activity of GlobalScots. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44278 To ask the Scottish Government when it last conducted a review of its GlobalScot programme. Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44277 To ask the Scottish Government how many renewable energy applications in the Highlands and Islands region that were rejected by local authorities were subsequently given consent by the Energy Consents Eagle, Tim Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44276 To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to support lung health in Scotland.  Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44275 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent reports that firms operating in Scotland are actively working with Russian oil firms. Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44274 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the mechanism that will be used to allocate funding to regional transport partnerships to support the implementation of bus franch Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2026
S6W-44273 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the First Minister's responses during First Minister's Questions on 19 February 2026 in relation to the briefing that he had received from the Lord Advocate a Ross, Douglas Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44272 To ask the Scottish Government whether the First Minister or his civil servants or special advisers have been updated on any action connected to Operation Branchform by the Lord Advocate or the Crown Ross, Douglas Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44271 To ask the Scottish Government how many MRI and CT scanners are used in NHS boards across Scotland, and how many of those are more that 10 years old. Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44270 To ask the Scottish Government Government what progress it has made towards delivering the recommendations of the Diagnostic Imaging Workforce Plan for NHS Scotland, which was published in May 2023, a Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44269 To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to encourage more apprentices into the print industry. Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44268 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Print Scotland reportedly stating that Scotland "risks a skills cliff edge" due to the funding disparities in training contributions between Scot Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44267 To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the Scottish print industry and what, if any, government support it has assessed it needs. Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44266 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish an enforcement powers working group for the (a) passenger ferry, (c) bus and tram and (c) taxi sector, similar to the rail enforcement powers w Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44264 To ask the Scottish Government what (a) financial and audit checks and (b) other risk assessments Scottish Forestry carries out of applicants for forestry grants. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44263 To ask the Scottish Government for what purpose Scottish Forestry has awarded grants to Jahama Highland Estates, which is part of the GFG Alliance group. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44262 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the grants that Scottish Forestry has awarded to Jahama Highland Estates, which is part of the GFG Alliance group. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44261 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in implementing the recommendation of the rail enforcement powers working group that it explores the introduction of new primary legislation Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6W-44260 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-44015 by Jenni Minto on 10 March 2026, in light of the minister’s comment that any decisions are expected to “be taken Sweeney, Paul Question
Written Question
23 Mar 2026
S6W-44259 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that (a) ScotWind leases and (b) Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS) produce stable, long-term economic benefits for (i) workers Villalba, Mercedes Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44258 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent relinquishing of ScotWind leases. Villalba, Mercedes Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44257 To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with Crown Estate Scotland regarding the relinquishing of the CampionWind lease by Shell UK in November 2025. Villalba, Mercedes Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44256 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the conditions or penalties for ScotWind lease holders (a) breaching Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS), (b) breaching conditi Villalba, Mercedes Question
Written Question
25 Mar 2026
S6W-44255 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the updated environmental impact assessment for the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station. Villalba, Mercedes Question
Written Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44254 To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with (a) SSE, (b) other developers, (c) local communities, (d) trade unions and (e) environmental organisations regarding (i) the propo Villalba, Mercedes Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44253 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made in the Climate Change Plan of the impact of Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station on (a) terrestrial and marine (i) environmental quality an Villalba, Mercedes Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44252 To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessment it has conducted regarding the impact of Royal Mail delays on Scottish communities. Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44251 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to meet with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) to discuss concerns that the trade union may have about the current and future provision of postal se Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44250 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with Royal Mail about postal services in Scotland, and if so, on what date, and if no such discussions have taken place, what plans it Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44249 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has been informed of any delays and disruptions to Royal Mail postal deliveries by public bodies, including NHS Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fisc Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44248 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on assurances it has had from Royal Mail that all postal deliveries linked to the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election, including p Lennon, Monica Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44247 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to current and future provision of postal services in Scotland. Lennon, Monica Question
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20 Mar 2026
S6W-44246 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent consultation on extending permitted development rights to support the provision of new homes. Hamilton, Rachael Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44245 To ask the Scottish Government how its revised Code of Practice for constables when exercising the power of stop and search, which is currently being consulted on, will ensure the safety of biol Hamilton, Rachael Question
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23 Mar 2026
S6W-44244 To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost to date is of the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women Scotland v The&nb Hamilton, Rachael Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44243 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on any further action that the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women&nbs Hamilton, Rachael Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44242 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the actions taken by the working group it established following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in the For Women Sco Hamilton, Rachael Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44241 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding the cross-border referral of patients to facilities in England for routine healthcare treatment when waiting lists in NHS boards in Scotland Hamilton, Rachael Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44240 To ask the Scottish Government how many breaches of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 have been reported to the Scottish Ministers in each year since the Act came into force on 1 Briggs, Miles Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44239 To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to operate breast assessment clinics within Dumfries and Galloway.  Hoy, Craig Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44238 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is given to patients having to travel long distances for health treatments including breast assessment clinics.  Hoy, Craig Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44237 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with representatives, parents and local authorities following the reported announcement that Fernhill School in Rutherglen will close. Lennon, Monica Question
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24 Mar 2026
S6W-44236 To ask the Scottish Government whether the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visits vape shops as part of its fire prevention work. Stewart, Kevin Question
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16 Mar 2026
S6W-44235 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with COSLA or any local authorities about reviewing the licensing of vape shops. Stewart, Kevin Question
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18 Mar 2026
S6W-44234 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to review the licensing of vape shops. Stewart, Kevin Question
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19 Mar 2026
S6W-44233 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider running a safety campaign with local authority and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service partners aimed at highlighting the safe storage of products Stewart, Kevin Question
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16 Mar 2026
S6W-44232 To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Scotland’s colleges to support their future success and sustainability as a sector. Kidd, Bill Question
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12 Mar 2026
S6W-44231 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any plans it has for an updated energy policy, when it first announced that it would publish an updated policy; what date or approximate date for when the pol Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44230 To ask the Scottish Government what increase in capacity of pumped storage hydropower in Scotland it estimates there will be in each of the next five years. Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44229 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its energy policy, what its position is on what proportion of electricity supplied to Scotland should come from renewable sources, and, w Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44228 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its energy policy, what its response is to reports that, on 8 January 2025, the National Grid's margin of surplus power over actual deman Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44227 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its energy policy, what its response is to reports that Great Britain's electricity grid nearly experienced a blackout on 8 January 2025, Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
S6W-44226 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its energy policy, what its response is to reported concerns that an electricity grid in Scotland supplied solely by renewable sources of Ewing, Fergus Question
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25 Mar 2026
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Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support the introduction of a formal licensing scheme for vape retailers, similar to the one currently in place for alcohol, to ensure that all businesse

S6W-44488 · Written Question · lodged by Lennon, Monica

Lodged on
12 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
23 Mar 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support the introduction of a formal licensing scheme for vape retailers, similar to the one currently in place for alcohol, to ensure that all businesses selling these products are subject to rigorous pre-opening fire safety inspections and "fit and proper person" tests.

The answer

Scotland is the only country in the UK with a Tobacco and Vapes Retail Register. All businesses, regardless of size, need to be registered to be able to sell these products in Scotland. The register exists to support the enforcement of regulation on age restricted products given the public health harms of tobacco and vaping.Individual business owners are responsible for registering any business selling tobacco and/or vapes. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £20k and possible imprisonment not exceeding 6 months. It is the responsibility of local authorities to enforce compliance with the register in their local areas.We remain committed to considering how the register could be improved including possible further conditions on registration to support our public health aims of reducing the use of tobacco and vapes.We also remain open minded to potential further regulation and legislation to ensure the safety of people and buildings, especially when it comes to the storage and disposal of combustible products.

Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 Mar 2026.