Katy Clark

24 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to establish an official body tasked with carrying out regular audits and inspections of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, such as those that exist in both England and Wales.

Answer · Jenni Minto: Scottish Government is currently undertaking work with Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) to consider commencement of their functions in relation to the regulation of independent ambulances as part of the next phase in the regulation of independent healthcare.…

24 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to review existing structures surrounding the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, to ensure that there is sufficient oversight of all first aid providers in Scotland.

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…

18 Jun 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a further update on plans for the redevelopment of Ardrossan Harbour.  

6 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any risk assessment that has been undertaken in relation to the pilot to reduce the number of police officers routinely on duty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, in light of reports that this does not have the support of the recognised trade union.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

6 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service regarding the safety of (a) staff, (b) members of the public and (c) other court users during the pilot to reduce the number of police officers routinely on duty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

6 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the pilot to reduce the number of police officers routinely on duty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

6 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the safety of (a) defendants, (b) witnesses, (c) staff and (d) the public is ensured while attending court.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

6 Jun 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring it will undertake of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service's pilot to reduce police numbers at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Answer · Angela Constance: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who reply in writing within 20 days.

4 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that it has spent nearly £6 million on consultants providing advice on the future of ferries.

20 May 2024 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on what action the Scottish Government is taking to support the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

14 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve facilities at railway stations operated by ScotRail.

7 May 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the redevelopment of Ardrossan Harbour.

29 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the rationale for a cut-off date of September for people aged 70 or over for eligibility for the shingles vaccine.

Answer · Jenni Minto: The 1 September cut-off date for the shingles programme has been in place since the introduction of the programme in 2013. At that point it aligned the offer of shingles vaccine with seasonal flu vaccinations. The cut-off date ensures that only those eligibl…

29 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand eligibility for the shingles vaccine.

Answer · Jenni Minto: Eligibility for the programme was recently expanded to allow some individuals to get protected at an earlier age. To deliver the programme effectively, NHS Boards will offer the programme on a phased basis over 10 years meaning by 2033 the vaccine will be rou…

29 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26870 by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2024, whether it will detail the value of each of the contracts listed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The value of consultant contracts held by Transport Scotland relating to the Ardrossan Harbour Re-development Projects since 2016 are provided below:MacWilliams Consulting – Gateway Review, £8,491.60Turner and Townsend – 2023 Cost Estimate Review, £60,800.40 …

24 Apr 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its reasons for removing its annual and interim targets for carbon emissions.

22 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on any current physiotherapist vacancies across all NHS boards.

Answer · Jenni Minto: The information requested on what data we hold on any current physiotherapist vacancies across all NHS boards can be found on the TURAS NHS Education for Scotland workforce statistics site at: https://turasdata.nes.nhs.scot/data-and-reports/official-workforc…

22 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported shortage in trained physiotherapists.

Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government recognise that there are circumstances when they will step in to address specific workforce challenges. In December 2019 as part of the Integrated Workforce plan, Scottish Government made a commitment to create 225 more MSK practitione…

22 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the introduction of an independent Scottish football regulator

Answer · Maree Todd: We have no plans at this time to consult on introducing an independent regulator for Scottish football. However, I am hosting a round table meeting on the subject of Enhancing Scottish Football on 8th May and I look forward to on interesting discussion on a r…

16 Apr 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to help resolve the industrial dispute by lecturers.

16 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of any procurement legislation that requires public contracts for (a) new ferries and (b) operators of ferry service contracts to be put out to competitive tender.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), as procuring authority for new vessels for the Scottish Government, operate under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and also comply with the statutory and legislative requirements derived from The Proc…

16 Apr 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of any contracts that Transport Scotland has awarded to external consultants in connection with the Ardrossan Harbour upgrade since 2016 to date. 

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Transport Scotland is not the procuring authority for the Ardrossan Harbour Re-Development Project, this is the responsibility of Peel Ports Group as the statutory harbour authority. Transport Scotland has as part of the design and planning stage; and as part…

25 Mar 2024 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to tackle child poverty.

19 Mar 2024 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to support tenants, in light of reports of accelerating rents.

6 Mar 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to introduce legislation that would prevent any person who is subject to sexual offender notification requirements from being a councillor.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: The Scottish Government recognises the importance of building and preserving a society where the rights and freedoms of individuals are respected and communities can trust their elected representatives. The Scottish Government has set out its plans, on preve…

4 Mar 2024 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to resolve industrial action in the further education sector.

28 Feb 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support ferry users, in light of reports that MV Caledonian Isles will be out of action for four more months.

22 Feb 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether the Scottish Prison Service will commence work on the replacement of HMP Greenock in 2025-26.

Answer · Angela Constance: The Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) are committed to modernising the prison estate to deliver a world leading custodial environment, which supports rehabilitation and a safer Scotland. The decisions made by the UK Government to redu…

20 Feb 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how much Peel Ports Group has received in harbour dues relating to Ardrossan Harbour, since the company acquired the harbour in 2003.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government do not hold full details of the dues paid by CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL) to Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL). The monthly grant subsidy paid to CalMac covers all the agreed costs of operating services across the network as per…

20 Feb 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of the (a) closure of the Irish Berth at Ardrossan and (b) transfer of the Arran service from Ardrossan to Troon on the Performance Regime in Part 3, Schedule 15, of the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract with CalMac Fer…

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: It is for CalMac as the operator to assess the impact on services and advise Transport Scotland. The impact on the performance regime will be monitored in line with the contract.