First Minister's Questions

These sessions are based on the similar Prime Minister's Questions held in the House of Commons.

[1] This joint approach is part of the power-sharing arrangements that underpin the operation of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive Office.

[2] Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) may put questions to the ministers for up to thirty minutes.

[4] Other MSPs present in the debating chamber may ask a single question, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.

[5] The Scottish Liberal Democrats' leader no longer has guaranteed questions in FMQs following the 2021 Scottish Parliament election as they only won 4 seats, meaning they are no longer considered a parliamentary party and lose the benefits of that title.