Parliamentary questions
Douglas Lumsden
1,891 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many post-mortems have been conducted in (a) Aberdeen, (b) Glasgow and (c) Edinburgh in each of the last 10 years.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: The following table details the number of post mortem examinations which have been instructed by the Procurator Fiscal in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh in each of the last ten years.COPFS does not hold figures for hospital post mortem examinations conducted…
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen since April 2024.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: COPFS has spent £19,485.37 on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen since April 2024.
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists nationally since April 2024.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: COPFS has spent £19,485.37 on locum forensic pathologists since April 2024.Where forensic service providers in Scotland have instructed the use of a forensic pathology locum pathologist to provide assistance, for example to cover sick leave, the costs a…
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen in each year for the last 10 years.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: COPFS has spent the following on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen in each of the last ten years:YearCost2015-1602016-1702017-1802018-1902019-2002020-2102021-22£9,732.112022-23£17,832.112023-24£106,130.802024-25 (to date)£19,485.…
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many part-time forensic pathologists have been based in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: The table below shows the number of part-time forensic pathologists based in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.YearLocum Forensic PathologistTrainee Forensic Pathologist201400201500201600201701201801201901202000202100202201202311
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time forensic pathologists are based in Aberdeen.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: There are currently no full-time forensic pathologists based in Aberdeen
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many part-time forensic pathologists are based in Aberdeen.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: There are currently no part-time forensic pathologists based in Aberdeen. There was one based in Aberdeen until 20 November 2024.
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time forensic pathologists have been based in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: The numbers of full-time forensic pathologists based in Aberdeen in each of the last ten years are shown in the following table:YearFull-Time Forensic Pathologists in Aberdeen20142201522016220172201822019120202202122022220230
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on forensic pathology services in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: In Scotland, post mortem examinations instructed by the Crown are performed by Forensic Pathologists and NHS Consultant pathologists. Forensic pathologists perform a mixture of Forensic and non-Forensic examinations.Aberdeen University provided a Forensic pat…
14 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how long the average wait is before a post-mortem is conducted in Aberdeen, and how this compares to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh.
Answer · Dorothy Bain: The average turnaround times for a non-suspicious post mortem to take place - measured from the later of the date of instruction from COPFS or the date the deceased is admitted to the designated mortuary to the date the post mortem takes place – is deta…
13 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report.
Answer · Gillian Martin: We have noted the latest Energy Transition survey report published by Aberdeen and Grampian Chambers of Commerce. Offshore oil and gas licensing and consenting, as well as the associated fiscal regime, are currently reserved to the UK Government. We continue …
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the steadily declining value in renewables work over recent Energy Transition surveys, as described in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report.
Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31111 on 18 November 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-committ…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support Aberdeen’s role as a global renewable energy hub.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government has committed up to £500 million strategic investment over five years, to leverage private investment in critical offshore wind infrastructure and supply chain.Additional support for energy transition in Aberdeen and the North Ea…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the findings showing the lowest levels of confidence in the UK continental shelf (UKCS) since the Energy Transition survey series began, as set out in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government is committed to working in partnership with business and industry to deliver a just transition for Scotland’s valued oil and gas sector, which recognises the declining nature of the North Sea basin and is in line with our climate…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of findings in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report that North Sea oil and gas firms "expect a desperately bleak situation to go from bad to worse", what measures it is taking to improve confidence in the North Sea oil and gas se…
Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31114 on 15 November 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-committ…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the North Sea Transition Taskforce’s recommendations are implemented effectively to safeguard jobs and support the energy transition.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government has noted the launch by the British Chambers of Commerce of a new North Sea Transition Taskforce. Based on the information made available so far, we understand that the Taskforce will hold its first meetings before the end of the year …
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has conducted of the impact on Scotland of the declining trends in the value of work in production, exploration, renewables and decarbonisation within the UK continental shelf (UKCS), as described in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition…
Answer · Gillian Martin: In support of the Scottish Government’s draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, we commissioned and published a set of independent analysis on the North Sea energy transition. This can be found here: Publication of the outputs from a programme o…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the decline in the proportion of businesses in the north east forecasting revenue growth, as reported in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report.
Answer · Gillian Martin: We have noted the latest Energy Transition survey report published by Aberdeen and Grampian Chambers of Commerce and the launch of a North Sea Transition Taskforce. We acknowledge the concerns that businesses are raising through the survey, however we also no…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the diversification of businesses in the north east away from oil and gas.
Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government is committed to working in partnership with business and industry to deliver a just transition for Scotland’s valued oil and gas sector, which recognises the declining nature of the North Sea basin and is in line with our climate…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is considering to improve (a) awareness and (b) accessibility of grants and funding available to support the energy sector’s transition.
Answer · Gillian Martin: Our Enterprise Agencies deliver a comprehensive programme of activities to engage with companies and raise awareness of opportunities arising from the energy transition, and of the funding and other support available.Since April, Scottish Enterprise has deliv…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns that the political environment is acting as a "barrier to diversification" in the energy sector, as set out in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Energy Transition 40th Survey report.
Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31114 on 15 November 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-committ…
7 Nov 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address any recruitment challenges faced by the energy sector in the north east.
Answer · Gillian Martin: As set out in our Green Industrial Strategy, the Scottish Government is working with partners across the energy sector to plan for a multi-skilled workforce.This approach includes enabling skilled offshore oil and gas workers to carry their experience and exp…
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Obesity Action Scotland to discuss childhood obesity.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Scottish Government officials last met Obesity Action Scotland on the 22 October 2024.At the meeting childhood obesity was discussed as part of their on-going work to support the Diet and Healthy Weight Action Plan.
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support small businesses and independent enterprises to tackle obesogenic environments in deprived areas.
Answer · Jenni Minto: In the last seven years we have invested over £2 million in the Healthy Living Programme, to help convenience stores offer healthier choices. More than two-thirds of the 2,300 strong Healthy Living Programme membership serves the most deprived areas of …
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to establish cross-sectoral mechanisms for delivering healthier food environments.
Answer · Jenni Minto: This government is committed to ensuring everyone in Scotland has reliable access to safe, nutritious, affordable, sustainable, and age and culturally appropriate food.The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 provided the framework for our future food strateg…
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to improve the (a) effectiveness and (b) uptake of child healthy weight programmes.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government supports NHS Scotland‘s Health Boards implement a standardised approach to Child Healthy Weight programmes through funding for Tier 2 and Tier 3 pathways as part of the delivery of Scotland’s Diet and Healthy Weight PlanHea…
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address the reported doubling risk of obesity among children from deprived areas, compared with those from less deprived areas.
Answer · Jenni Minto: According to the 2022 Scottish Health Survey, 23% of children who live in most deprived areas are at risk of obesity, compared with 15% in the least deprived. Addressing the risk of obesity and its associated health conditions is therefore a key priority for …
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to regulate the promotion and advertising of food and drink products high in fat, salt and sugar, and how it plans to regulate the advertising of such products in outdoor public spaces.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Scottish Government have long advocated for restrictions on the broadcast advertising of less healthy food and drink before 9pm. We welcome the announcement that the UK Government intend to introduce these restrictions next year. We continue to work with the …
16 Oct 2024 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure consistency in the delivery of weight management services across different NHS boards.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government supports NHS Scotland‘s Health Boards implement a standardised approach to weight management services.Health Boards deliver weight management services in line with Public Health Scotland Standards Weight Management Standards. The…