Siobhian Brown

29 Jan 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether full face masks are being used as an alternative for people who may experience anxiety with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks whilst in HDU and ICU with COVID-19.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The current guidance can be found on the Central Alerting System (CAS). In the largest clinical trial (RECOVERY RS) CPAP reduced the risk of death or intubation (need to go on a ventilator). CPAP can be delivered via a tight fitting facemask, helmet or hood…

18 Jan 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Police Scotland to tackle the reported increase in cases of cyber crime and extortion.

11 Jan 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to take forward the recommendations in the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission's Report on the use of rodent glue traps in Scotland, including the recommendation to ban such traps.

20 Dec 2021 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for the future of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Answer · Kate Forbes: Glasgow Prestwick Airport continues to develop as a specialist airport, carving a niche in a very competitive aviation market. The challenge facing the aviation sector because of the Covid pandemic is a global one and, like all airports, Prestwick is adapting…

14 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being put in place to keep pupils warm while they are in classrooms over the coming months, given the need for adequate ventilation to mitigate the risks of COVID-19.

7 Dec 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the contract for Valneva COVID-19 vaccines should be reinstated and what representations it can make to the UK Government in this regard, in light of reports that a number of experts, including a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccines and Immunisatio…

Answer · Humza Yousaf: COVID vaccines are procured by the UK Government on a four nations basis, and the cancellation of the contract with Valneva is a matter for the UK Government. Valneva is a valued contributor to our life sciences sector and the Livingston facility is an import…

7 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest Trussell Trust foodbank statistics in relation to Scotland.

16 Nov 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that construction firms adhere to the highest building standards.

18 Oct 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment at paragraph 9.14 of its Family Justice Modernisation Strategy, published on 3 September 2019, to give further consideration to amending the Child Abduction Act 1984 and to the procedure for obtaining formal consent, proving consent and corroboration of evidenc…

Answer · Ash Regan: The Scottish Government is committed to working to improve the family justice system in Scotland, as set out in the 2019 Family Justice Modernisation Strategy. However, since this Strategy was published, a number of areas of work across the Scottish Governmen…

28 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the National Digital Academy.

26 Sep 2021 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding lorry driver shortages and related fuel shortages.

10 Sep 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when free dental care for 18- to 25-year-olds will be rolled out.

Answer · Maree Todd: Arrangements for free NHS dental treatment for 18- to 25-year-olds have been in place since 24 August 2021.

1 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it plans to invest in social security support over the next five years.

25 Aug 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it has had from the UK Government that decisions on spending on the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be taken in Scotland.

17 Aug 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consideration of the potential use of private sector COVID-19 testing kits for people travelling from Scotland.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Following further engagement with the UK Government, we are now confident in the required standards of private testing providers and the flow of data to Public Health Scotland. The relevant regulations have been amended and from Monday, 6 September, traveller…

19 Jul 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the £10 million funding announced on 28 June 2021 will be used to improve cancer waiting times.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The £10 million funding, announced on 28 June 2021 will primary be used to support additional staffing, capacity for cancer services and will allow for more patients to be seen, diagnosed and treated, with the aim of ensuring patients receive the care they ne…

11 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government by what date procedures such as earwax removal treatments, will recommence at GP practices.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: General practice has continued to provide services to patients throughout the pandemic. However, due to the pressures of the pandemic some routine disease management has needed to be paused but only in those instances where it is safe to do so. General prac…

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it anticipates will be taken against football clubs in light of the Scottish Football Association's Report of the Independent Review of Sexual Abuse in Scottish Football.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Independent Review of Sexual Abuse in Scottish Football was commissioned by the Scottish FA Board in late 2016 and began work in the first quarter of 2017. In summary the terms of reference (developed in conjunction with some survivors) were to examine wh…

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the sale of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The process to return Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the private sector continues. To protect the integrity of the process we will not be making any further comment at this time and will update Parliament at the appropriate time.

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to ensure that all children with additional support needs get the support that they require at their local schools in order to maximise their full potential.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: We are committed to ensuring that all children and young people get the additional support that they need to reach their full learning potential. We published our joint response to the independently chaired review of implementation of additional support for …

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ensure that all quarantine hotels for people entering Scotland can cater for all dietary requirements for people self-isolating.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Standard operating procedures at the hotel include recording of traveller’s dietary requirements which will be met, where practical. The Scottish Government has close working relationships with all services providers, including the hotel teams directly in Sc…

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider adapting the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to offer people with a history of heart disease and stroke and concerns regarding blood clots the option of having the Pfizer vaccine.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: All of our decision making in the approach to responding to Covid-19 is guided by the latest scientific evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) , advice from Health Protection Scotland and our Chief Medical Officer. The Joint Comm…

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider changing the current COVID-19 regulations regarding the docking of UK cruise ships to enable passengers to embark and disembark in areas in Level 2 or lower so that they have the same freedoms as people travelling between Scotland and England via plane, train or …

Answer · Ivan McKee: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-00577 on 16 June 2021. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…

9 Jun 2021 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the £10 million Scottish Water investment for improvement works for Ayr Beach, what assurances it can provide that it will continue to work with (a) Scottish Water, (b) SEPA and (c) Keep Scotland Beautiful to ensure that the water quality is at an acceptable standard.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government is committed to protecting and improving water quality across Scotland. We will continue to work with a range of stakeholders to ensure water quality at Ayr Beach achieves the best possible status. This includes Scottish Water, SEPA, K…

2 Jun 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer.  

31 May 2021 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what engagement the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the extension of the deadline for application to the EU Settlement Scheme.