Parliamentary questions

James Dornan

204 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

19 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas.

17 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its £600,000 contribution in humanitarian aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund will support civilians and demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to international solidarity and human rights.

10 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund allocations.

1 Dec 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the December Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment, including its anticipated impact on carers and how it will ensure that all eligible carers receive their payment promptly.

24 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of increasing funded early years education and childcare to 1,140 hours per year for three- and four-year-olds and qualifying two-year-olds.

10 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what conversations it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact of the upcoming UK Budget on Scotland's finances.

20 Oct 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards delivering the Clyde Mission, including what its impact has been on the local economy and job creation.

29 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in further widening access to university education for people in the most disadvantaged communities.   

10 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that women who share a lease in a social or private tenancy with their abuser are not left homeless if they are forced to flee due to domestic abuse.

12 May 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding progress on the recommendations in the final report by the Social Tariff Working Group.

28 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve support for disabled people, including when seeking employment.

23 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the results of the recent survey on attitudes towards climate change in Scotland.

16 Apr 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the cessation of the inclusion of family members on UK student visas has had on university admission numbers in Scotland.

12 Mar 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being taken to mitigate any impact on disability payment recipients in Scotland of reported UK Government benefit reductions.

3 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to support Scotland’s food and drink sector, both domestically and internationally.

28 Jan 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with the UK Government regarding the impact of employer national insurance contributions on Scotland’s public services.

10 Dec 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2025-26 will support thegrowth of the Scottish economy.

20 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in the implementation of Fairer Futures Partnerships in Glasgow.

13 Nov 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the annual performance of Social Security Scotland in 2023-24.

5 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

30 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the national roll-out of the Carer Support Payment.

23 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many journeys in Glasgow have been taken by under-22s using a free bus pass in the last year.

25 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with the UK Government, since the general election, regarding the potential impact on Scotland's food and drink sector of the reported proposal for "not for EU" labelling on food and drink products in the UK.

16 Sep 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its investment in Fairer Futures Partnerships will help to tackle child poverty.

11 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the second round of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund is anticipated to have in advancing the First Minister’s mission to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.

5 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that Brexit is having on Scotland’s economy.

22 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been undertaken of the impact of Brexit on agriculture, in light of the National Audit Office's report on developing post-Brexit border arrangements.

14 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work has been conducted to assess any impact of repaying private finance initiative debt obligations on local authority budgets.

8 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made towards implementing its Vision for Justice in Scotland Delivery Plan.

1 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that is underway to support people to have more choice and involvement in how their social care is delivered.