Parliamentary questions
Katy Clark
746 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many properties there are with unsafe cladding in each Scottish Parliament constituency.
Answer · Paul McLennan: There are 107 entries in the pilot of the Cladding Remediation Programme.Pilot assessments have been undertaken for 30 of the entries. A pilot assessment includes those carried out prior to the publication of the Single Building Assessment (SBA) specification…
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that all unsafe cladding in Scotland will be removed or remediated.
Answer · Paul McLennan: At present no timeline is available for the completion of all remedial works however work is on going with developers to ensure timely completion.
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many individual buildings in Scotland have been identified as having unsafe cladding.
Answer · Paul McLennan: There are 107 entries in the pilot phase of the Cladding Remediation Programme. Entries in the pilot can comprise a single block or building, or a development, or part of a development consisting of multiple blocks or buildings.Only a Single Building Assessme…
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many individual properties in Scotland have had unsafe cladding completely removed since 2017.
Answer · Paul McLennan: There are 107 entries in the pilot of the Cladding Remediation Programme.Pilot assessments have been undertaken for 30 of the entries. A pilot assessment includes those carried out prior to the publication of the Single Building Assessment (SBA) specification…
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on the removal of unsafe cladding from buildings in each year since 2017.
Answer · Paul McLennan: Information on Single Building Assessments and the number of buildings in the Cladding Remediation Programme and the level of spend on the programme, is published and updated on a quarterly basis on the Scottish Government website -Single Building Assessment …
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many individual domestic properties in Scotland have been identified as having unsafe cladding.
Answer · Paul McLennan: There are 107 entries in the pilot phase of the Cladding Remediation Programme. Entries in the pilot can comprise a single block or building, or a development, or part of a development consisting of multiple blocks or buildings.Only a Single Building Assessme…
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated for remediating unsafe cladding on buildings in each year since 2017.
Answer · Paul McLennan: £97.1m in Barnett consequentials was received in 2021-22. The cumulative spend of the programme to date is £9.m, spend of £0.5m was incurred in quarter one 2024-25 to support programme delivery works. Details on spend to date are on the Scot…
17 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many buildings in Scotland that have significant evacuation challenges, such as hospitals and care settings, have been identified as having unsafe cladding.
Answer · Neil Gray: As set out in question S6W-29963 which was answered on 24 September 2024, there are 107 entries in the pilot phase of the Cladding Remediation Programme. Entries in the pilot can comprise a single block or building, or a development, or part of a development …
3 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking following reports that at least 16 childrenand young people have died of suicide or drugs overdoses in Scotland's care systemsince 2021.
Answer · Maree Todd: Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) our joint suicide prevention strategy with CoSLA, has a concerted focus on understanding and meeting the needs of those who face a higher risk of suicide. This inclu…
2 Sep 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the recent announcement by ScotRail that it plans to reduce services to Largs station will have on rail users who plan to attend the Largs Viking Festival.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: ScotRail matches its resources to best meet passenger needs during expected grow in demand, for example when special events are happening.ScotRail advises that it added extra carriages for travelers attending the Largs Viking Festival at the weekend of 31st A…
30 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consultation took place with (a) residents of and (b) people who are employed in Largs, Fairlie and West Kilbride before the recent announcement by ScotRail that it plans to reduce services to Largs station.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Any consultation with the public regarding timetables is an operational matter for Scotrail as the train operating company.
1 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the annual spend is on the NHS iMatter survey.
Answer · Neil Gray: The final spend for 2023 survey amounted to £155,238. The final spend for 2024 is yet to be finalised but will come within the total approved spend allocation of £111,954.
1 Aug 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that nursing graduates are able to reduce the NHS vacancy list.
Answer · Neil Gray: Health Boards are autonomous institutions and as such, are responsible for their own recruitment activity taking into account, retention, absence rates and budgets when making decisions. Scottish Government officials have however been engaging with Health Bo…
15 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the reported black market for unlicensed beauty products, and any role of organised crime in such a market.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Scottish Government officials met with Police Scotland and Environmental Health Officers on 12 January 2023 regarding concerns related to the potential involvement of organised crime groups in the beauty/cosmetics sector. The implications of the use of count…
15 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding regulation of the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is represented on, and contributes to the discussions at the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group, which meets regularly to discuss and advise the Scottish Government on options for the potential regulation of non…
15 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to regulate the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Scottish Government officials are currently undertaking scoping work with a variety of stakeholders including healthcare professionals (representatives from British College of Aesthetic Medicine and British Association of Cosmetic Nurses), hair and beauty ind…
15 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to investigate reports of dangerous beauty products causing blindness or disfigurement.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The investigation of reports relating to dangerous beauty products, such as counterfeit prescription only medicines (POMs) e.g. unlicensed botulinum toxins, is reserved to the UK Government. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is r…
10 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of its recently-closed emergency flee fund for victims of domestic abuse, Fund to Leave, whether it plans to renew the initiative and, if so, (a) by what date it will be reintroduced and (b) how much funding it will provide towards it.
Answer · Paul McLennan: Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) provided its evaluation of the pilot fund to leave at the end of June. The Scottish Government is now considering SWA's evaluation as part of a wider assessment of the pilot. We will be assessing how the pilot delivered against its …
4 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce guidance on whether fire safety requirements set in building regulations apply to grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
Answer · Paul McLennan: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-28494 on 19 July 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees…
4 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on NHS boards registering with the Apple Health platform.
Answer · Neil Gray: NHS Scotland has not registered with the Apple Health platform and has no plan to do so. Our strategic focus is on delivering the Digital Front Door as outlined in our Digital Health & Care Strategy and associated delivery plan. This will support our ambition…
4 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the potential integration of new health technology platforms.
Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government meets with NHS Board Digital leads on a monthly basis to discuss key issues including the integration of systems and new technologies. The Digital Health & Care Strategy and associated delivery plan set out our plans to integrate and b…
4 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the regulatory framework for the safety of grid-scale battery energy storage systems in Scotland and the extent to which fire safety should be included.
Answer · Alasdair Allan: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-28494 on 19 July 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees…
4 Jul 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether fire safety is assessed when considering whether to consent to grid-scale battery energy storage system projects in Scotland.
Answer · Alasdair Allan: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as the safety regulator, considers there to be a robust regulatory regime covering the fire risks associated with battery energy storage systems (BESS). A range of UK Government legislation is applicable to health and sa…
26 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, of any fires that occurred at recycling centres or electronic recycling centres in the past five years, what information it holds on how many were caused by (a) batteries, (b) battery devices and (c) electronic devices.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Of the 40 fires detailed in the answer to S6W-28365 on 10 July 2024, the number confirmed as being caused by batteries, battery devices, or electronic devices within the last five years is 9. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on th…
26 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many fires have occurred at (a) recycling centres and (b) electronic recycling centres in the past five years, broken down by location.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Over the past five years, 40 fires have been reported to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The following table breaks down these incidents by centre type and location: Type of site and location Number of fires Battery Recycling Centre 3 …
26 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the impact of fires at (a) recycling plants and (b) electronic recycling plants on the (i) workload and (ii) health of firefighters.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: This is an operational matter for SFRS. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have the resources in place to provide the appropriate response to every emergency incident which occurs in Scotland. All fires can present a risk to firefighters which is why SFRS h…
26 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what precautionary advice and training is given by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to firefighters sent to tackle outbreaks of fire at (a) recycling centres and (b) electronic recycling centres.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: Firefighter training and the provision of precautionary advice is an operational matter for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have provided reassurance that all necessary training is provided to staff, to ensure…
24 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18113 by Jenni Minto on 5 June 2023, what specific engagement its officials have undertaken with (a) Healthcare Improvement Scotland and (b) other stakeholders to determine whether there are any concerns in relation to the regulation of private (i) …
Answer · Jenni Minto: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-28344 on 15 July 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees…
24 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider bringing forward a consultation on the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers as part of its 2024-25 Programme for Government.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Programme for Government will be presented to Parliament at the earliest opportunity following the UK General Election. Provision for the regulation of independent ambulance services already exists in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, but …
24 Jun 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to consult stakeholders, including (a) first aid providers, (b) independent ambulance organisations, (c) the Scottish Ambulance Service and (d) representatives of the hospitality and events sector, with a view to regulating private (i) first aid companies and (ii) ambula…
Answer · Jenni Minto: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-28344 on 15 July 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees…