Portfolio Questions are answered in the Chamber, usually on a Wednesday and Thursday. Questions from MSPs must relate to the ministerial portfolio of the Portfolio Question session. Questions are answered by the Minister or Cabinet Secretary with responsibility for that portfolio.


Portfolio Questions – Timetable for Legislation from 14th March 2019

Portfolio Questions – Withdrawal of the UK from EU – Scottish Government from 29th November 2018

Portfolio Questions from 19th November 2020

Portfolio Questions from 9 June 2021

Portfolio Questions from 22 September 2021

Portfolio Questions from 8 December 2021

Portfolio Questions from 12 January 2022

Portfolio Questions – Improving lives of veterans with mental health funding from 1st June 2022

Portfolio Questions – Social Justice, Housing & Local Government from 16th June 2022

Portfolio Questions – Justice & Veterans – Armed Forces and Universal Credit from 26th October 2022

Portfolio Questions – Rural Affairs, support for local food and drink producers, from 30th Nov 2022

Portfolio Questions – Net Zero, Energy & Transport – Plans for Glensprosen estate from 23rd Jan 2023

Portfolio Questions – Delays introduction borders control since Brexit check meat from 25th Jan 2023

Portfolio Questions – Education – Local authorities performance from 17th January 2023

Portfolio Questions – Education & Skills, Support for Higher Education Sector from 27th April 2023
