Parliamentary questions
Stephen Kerr
2,595 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £85,000 was provided to Scottish Older People's Assembly between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £85,000 was provided to SCOREScotland between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Local CommUNITY Voices project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £212,500 was provided to Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCOJEC) between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Empowering, Engaging, and Connecting Diverse C…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £250,000 was provided to Scottish Council on Deafness (SCOD) between 2017-18 and 2019-20 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the "Equality, Access and Citizenship for Deaf People: Deaf Se…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £30,000 was provided to Scottish Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI) in 2017-18 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Making It Work project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £106,250 was provided to Remembering Srebrenica (Scotland) between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Lessons from Srebrenica project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £237,500 was provided to Queen Margaret University between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Professional Online Training in Specialist Interpreting and Working …
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £233,750 was provided to Positive Action in Housing Ltd between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the New Migrants Action Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £212,500 was provided to Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the "Enhancing lives of ethnic minoriti…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £85,000 was provided to Pilton Community Health Project between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Living in Harmony (LiH) project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fu…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £97,750 was provided to People First between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Parents' Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £148,750 was provided to Positive Action for Training in Housing (PATH) (Scotland) between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Developing Management and Leadership…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £148,750 was provided to Outside the Box Development Support between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the "Promoting community support and rights for older people f…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fu…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £233,750 was provided to National Deaf Children's Society between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the BSL Information and Engagement project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £80,750 was provided to Multi-Cultural Family Base between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the 4Corners Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £220,000 was provided to Mental Health Foundation between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Refugee Health Policy and Strategy Action Group project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £45,000 was provided to Men in Childcare between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Men in Childcare project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £255,000 was provided to Maryhill Integration Network between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Maryhill Integration Network project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £148,750 was provided to Linknet between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Mentoring and Training in Edinburgh and the Lothians project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £106,250 was provided to Limelight Music between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the "Music – A Language for Social Change" project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £255,000 was provided to LGBT Healthy Living Centre between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the LGBT Age Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £102,000 was provided to Inverness CAB between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Highland Equality and Fair Work in Action Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £212,500 was provided to Interfaith Glasgow between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Interfaith Glasgow project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fu…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £102,000 was provided to Hidden Gardens between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Community Development and Cultural Programme project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £106,250 was provided to Grampian Regional Equality Council Ltd between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Tackling Economic Barriers and Community Cohesion proje…
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £170,000 was provided to Govanhill Housing Association between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Govanhill Welfare Rights Hub project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £318,750 was provided to Govan Law Centre between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Govanhill Law Centre project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fu…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £106,250 was provided to Govan Community Project between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Govan Community Project Groups project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £297,500 was provided to Glasgow North West Citizen Advice Service between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the Equalities Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…
3 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason £255,000 was provided to Glasgow English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Forum between 2017-18 and 2020-21 as part of the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund; what this funding was used for, and what the outcomes were of the ESOL for Work Project.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund initially ran from 2017 to 2020, and was then extended to October 2021 due to the impacts of covid-19. It was superseded by a revised funding programme: the current Equality and Human Rights Fund.The Promoting Equality…