Parliamentary questions

Stephen Kerr

2,595 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

18 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what objectives it set for any funding that it provided to Relationships Scotland Borders in 2022.

Answer · Siobhian Brown: The Scottish Government did not provide any funding directly to Relationships Scotland Borders in 2022. Relationships Scotland operate a network of 21 Member Services across Scotland, including Relationships Scotland Borders. In 2022, the Scottish Governmen…

18 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what objectives it set for any funding that it provided to Lochaber Sensory Care in 2022.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government did not provide any funding to Lochaber Sensory Care in 2022.

18 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what objectives it set for any funding that it provided to Hayfield Limited in 2022.

Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government did not provide any funding to Hayfield Limited in 2022.

18 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to using the acronym BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time/Throwing Up) to increase public awareness of stroke symptoms.

Answer · Jenni Minto: We are currently working to establish the existing levels of awareness of stroke symptoms and FAST through polling research. More detailed research exploring awareness of stroke symptoms and FAST is planned following the conclusion of this work and this will …

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to re-skill any staff who may lose their job at Grangemouth Refinery.

Answer · Neil Gray: The recent announcement made by Petroineos relates to preparatory works, at this stage, to assess the development of an import terminal. Therefore it is our understanding, that work to determine the potential future size of the workforce and subsequent impac…

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the predicted economic consequences of the expected closure of Grangemouth Refinery.

Answer · Neil Gray: The Grangemouth refinery is an important economic asset for Scotland and whilst this announcement does not guarantee a cessation of refining operations, the Scottish Government is in the process of considering the wider potential economic impact of conversion…

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the predicted extent of pollution of the Firth of Forth would be in the event that Grangemouth is affected by a major flood.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: The extent of any potential pollution in the Grangemouth area would be dependent on the extent and depth of any flood event and any damage caused. The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations are jointly regulated, by the Health and Safety Execu…

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the predicted economic damage would be in the event that Grangemouth is affected by a major flood.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Under the Flood Risk Management Act (2009), it is for local authorities to develop, design and deliver flood protection schemes within their area. It is therefore the responsibility of local authorities to predict the likely economic damages resulting from fl…

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to announce funding for the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: The 2009 Flood Risk management Act allocates clear roles and responsibilities for managing flood risk in Scotland. In accordance with this the Scottish Government works in in partnership with local authorities. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring l…

1 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with a representative of Falkirk Council to discuss the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme.

Answer · Mairi McAllan: Scottish Government officials are in regular contact with Falkirk Council officials, working collaboratively to ensure that the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme delivers for local communities and businesses. Scottish Government and Falkirk Council officia…

28 Nov 2023 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether any evidence was provided by Michael Matheson to prove the parliamentary nature, rather than a personal or governmental nature, of his reported expense claim for over £10,000 for cellular data in Morocco.

Answer · Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB): The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body announced on 23 November that it will undertake an investigation in line with its duties under the MSP code of conduct. As stated then, in the interests of fairness to all, and to avoid prejudicing our investigation…

27 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has provided to the Scottish Wildlife Trust in each year since 2016.

Answer · Lorna Slater: The Scottish Wildlife Trust are a valued partner of the Scottish Government in delivering locally driven projects that address the climate and nature crises across Scotland. Funding for these projects is usually provided via government agencies or other publi…

15 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has made available to public sector bodies, including local authorities, for staff welfare in the last two years; what any such funding has been used for, and how it will assess the outcomes.

Answer · Shona Robison: Our Pay Strategy contains wellbeing measures including encouraging employers to standardise to a 35-hour working week and to implement a Right to Disconnect policy. Employers under the Pay Strategy are required to actively look at how they can promote wellbei…