"the immediate question" is a perfectly correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
For example: The immediate question was how we were going to manage our budget.
The present incumbent of the office told Indian television's Karan Thapar that the immediate question of the next Dalai Lama was not to be considered immediately.
The immediate question is when will the US move?
So let me answer the immediate question: Why?
The immediate question was whether the Palestinians would keep negotiating.
The immediate question is how far the brinksmanship will go.
The immediate question is how, exactly, Weaver will assist.
Clearly, the immediate question is whether the peace here holds.
The immediate question, though, isn't Bonds's guilt or innocence.
The immediate question that bothered the political pundits was – did Raisa ever meet our Prime Minister?
The immediate question is whether Orlando matches up better with the Celtics.
The immediate question is whether advertisers will spend much more money on the paper.
