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Portfolio Question Time

– in the Scottish Parliament on 15 January 2026.

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  • Climate Action and Energy, and Transport (1 speech)

    Good afternoon. The first item of business is portfolio questions, on climate action and energy, and transport.

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    To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the transport secretary has had with the justice secretary regarding action it is taking to tackle freight crime in Scotland. (S6O-05379)

  • Household Waste and Recycling (Statutory Code of Practice) (6 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a new statutory code of practice for household waste and recycling. (S6O-05380)

  • Transport Links (Severe Weather) (4 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transport links remain open during incidents of severe weather. (S6O-05381)

  • Bus Provision (Dumfries and Galloway) (4 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with SWestrans to discuss bus provision in Dumfries and Galloway. (S6O-05382)

  • Blindwells (Transport Solutions) (4 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding transport solutions to support the current and future development of Blindwells, East Lothian. (S6O-05383)

  • Cyclists (Visibility and Compliance with Highway Code) (4 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage all cyclists to ensure that they are visible, particularly during the winter period, and that they comply with the...

  • Transport Scotland (Meetings) (6 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Transport Scotland and what issues were discussed. (S6O-05385)

  • Municipally Owned Energy Sources (7 speeches)

    To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the development of municipally owned energy sources. (S6O-05386)

Question Time

Question Time is an opportunity for MPs and Members of the House of Lords to ask Government Ministers questions. These questions are asked in the Chamber itself and are known as Oral Questions. Members may also put down Written Questions. In the House of Commons, Question Time takes place for an hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after Prayers. The different Government Departments answer questions according to a rota and the questions asked must relate to the responsibilities of the Government Department concerned. In the House of Lords up to four questions may be asked of the Government at the beginning of each day's business. They are known as 'starred questions' because they are marked with a star on the Order Paper. Questions may also be asked at the end of each day's business and these may include a short debate. They are known as 'unstarred questions' and are less frequent. Questions in both Houses must be written down in advance and put on the agenda and both Houses have methods for selecting the questions that will be asked. Further information can be obtained from factsheet P1 at the UK Parliament site.