Evelyn Tweed

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much the project for the electrification of the Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa train line cost; when work was completed, and what its position is on the impact on Stirling of the project.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: As previously confirmed in an update to the Public Audit Committee in December 2021, the final costs of the electrification of the route are £221m. The project enabled new faster, longer, greener trains to operate on the route providing passengers at Stirli…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether there has been a real-terms cut to Scottish Government funding from the UK Government in the last five years, and what effect any change in the level of funding has had on Scottish Government funding for local authorities.

Answer · Kate Forbes: Due to the changes in responsibilities, it is difficult to provide an exact like-for-like comparison of Scottish Government funding from the UK Government over the last five years. However, excluding Social Security and EU Replacement funding (neither of whic…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) affordable and (b) social rent homes have been (i) acquired and (ii) built in Stirling since 2017, and how much funding it provided for this purpose.

Answer · Shona Robison: The following table details affordable unit completions in Stirling since 1 st April 2017 to 30 th September 2021 by (i) new build and (ii) off the shelf.  Financial Year Total Homes  2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22*  New Build 53 82 10 49…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many free sanitary products have been distributed to schools in Stirling, since the launch of the free sanitary products scheme.

Answer · Shona Robison: This is a matter for Stirling Council. However, for the 2018-19 academic year, Stirling Council reported they had purchased 22,752 period products in total. The number of period products purchased and distributed since Sept 2019 is not held centrally.

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much investment it has made into active travel initiatives in Stirling since 2017.

Answer · Patrick Harvie: The Scottish Government has invested £7,397,946 into active travel initiatives in Stirling since 2017.

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting Stirling’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2025.

Answer · Neil Gray: Officials have met with the Stirling bid team to offer support with connections and building relationships with relevant partners – whilst recognising the need to maintain an even-handed approach. Additionally, officials are working closely with VisitScotland…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much investment has been made in public transport in Stirling since 2017.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The majority of investment has been in relation to the Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa electrification and improvement work, and I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05903 on 21 february 2022 for that detail. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has provided to businesses in Stirling through business support schemes during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Answer · Kate Forbes: Our interim experimental summary of COVID-19 business support funding paid by local authority between November 2020 and June 2021 shows businesses in Stirling have received approximately £36.4m in direct business support. Prior to November 2020, an additiona…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has made available to Stirling Council for the introduction of electric vehicle charging points in each year since 2017.  

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The Scottish Government has provided over £3.2 million of grant funding directly to Stirling Council since 2017 to enable procurement of zero emission charging and refuelling infrastructure. The following table provides the detail of funding awarded to Stirli…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many schools have been built or refurbished since 2017, or are in the planning stage, in the Stirling local authority area.  

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Statistics on the number of schools that have been built or substantially refurbished since 2017 are available in tables 7.1 and 7.2 of the School Estate Statistics Supplementary Data, available here: https://www.gov.scot/collections/school-education-statist…

20 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has provided to Stirling Council for road maintenance in each year since 2017. 

Answer · Tom Arthur: The vast majority of funding available to councils is provided by means of a block grant from the Scottish Government. It is then the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets and to allocate the total financial resources avai…

19 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to address the reported labour shortages.

12 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to provide homeless accommodation in rural communities.

22 Dec 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide financial support and advice to people facing hardship and debt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs of living.

Answer · Shona Robison: We know households are facing financial pressures and have urged the UK Government to take action, particularly on spiralling energy costs. Our £41 million Winter Support Fund is helping people meet rising living costs and we also doubled the December payment…

21 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are to publish the National Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Significant work has already taken place to develop a National Workforce Strategy for Health and Social care, in partnership with CoSLA. Pursuant to extensive consultation with stakeholders from across the health and social care landscape, the Strategy will …

7 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it can offer to people that health and social care services are being supported during the ongoing pandemic.

9 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on issuing payments to farmers and crofters through this year’s National Basic Payment Support Scheme.

3 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the dignity, security and wellbeing of Scotland’s veterans.

22 Oct 2021 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken in response to reports of recent increases in drink spiking and spiking by injection in nightclubs and bars.

29 Sep 2021 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what resilience planning it has undertaken with local authorities and relevant public bodies regarding flooding and winter weather.

27 Sep 2021 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what engagement the Scottish Government has had, and plans it has made, with key Scottish industries to support vulnerable households this winter.

6 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including what resources are available, to raise awareness of the (a) Scottish Outdoor Access Code and (b) dangers of visiting some rural locations, in light of recent water deaths.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it is the duty of NatureScot and local authorities and National Park Authorities to publicise the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The Scottish Government’s public agencies are running promotional campaigns, such as the…

31 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported high numbers of people visiting Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, what (a) action it is taking to support local communities and public authorities to manage any increased visitor activity, while maintaining access to services for residents, and (b) funding …

Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government and VisitScotland are in close contact with Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNPA) and other partners on a regular basis. Working with LLTNP, VisitScotland has led a responsible tourism marketing campaign and developed a n…

8 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding the impacts of Brexit.