# First Minister's Questions 12th March 2026

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Published: 2026-03-12T12:59:39+00:00
Episode link: https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/e/first-ministers-questions-12th-march-2026/
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## Resource

The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include:Christine GrahameTo ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with the UK Government, to assist households in very rural areas that are wholly dependent on oil or liquefied natural gas for heating, and are not connected to the gas mains, to assist with increased costs. Brian WhittleTo ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any impact on the NHS arising from reports that the number of consultants working in the private healthcare system is the highest on record. Kevin StewartTo ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in the NHS Grampian area.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

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