# First Minister's Questions 29th January 2026

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Published: 2026-01-29T12:51:01+00:00
Episode link: https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/e/first-ministers-questions-29th-january-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:Willie Coffey To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government’s new national housing agency will support its work to deliver more affordable homes. Liz Smith To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve transparency and accountability within NHS boards. Clare Haughey To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government's launch of walk-in GP clinics will support its work to bring down waiting times and ensure everyone gets the care they need. 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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