Douglas Lumsden

4 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been killed in road accidents on the A90 between Stonehaven and Aberdeen in each quarter since 1 April 2021.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: There have been zero fatalities as a result of road accidents on the A90 between Stonehaven, where Slug Road crosses the A90, and by Aberdeen, where Skene road (A944) intersects with the A90 since 1 April 2021.

4 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been killed in road accidents on the A90 north of Aberdeen in each quarter since 1 April 2021.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: There have been 5 fatalities as a result of road accidents on the A90 north of Aberdeen from where the A944 intersects with the A90 to where the A90 meets the A98 in Fraserburgh since 1 April 2021. Year Quarter Date Range Fatal Casualties 2021 2 01-04-…

4 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much compensation ScotRail has awarded to passengers in each month or four-week recording period since the beginning of 2022, and what the estimated unclaimed compensation has been in each of these months or periods.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: This is an operational matter for ScotRail, and the information requested is not held centrally by the Scottish Government. The member may note that to ensure transparency, ScotRail Trains Ltd publishes data with regards to the paid compensations on its webs…

4 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) fatal and (b) serious accidents there have been on each road in the trunk road and motorway network in each year since 2019.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The following table presents the total number of fatal and serious accidents for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. However, the information on the total number of fatal and serious accidents for 2023 are only available up to the date stated in the following table. …

27 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any meetings with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to discuss any alleged cases of conflict of interest in relation to SNIB employees while involved in SNIB investments in external companies.

Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government routinely discusses a range of matters with the Bank, including its approach to governance, risk and procedures for managing conflicts of interest. The Bank’s investment decisions are overseen by an Investment Committee who rigorously …

22 Nov 2023 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider having recycling bins for cans in the MSP office corridors.

Answer · Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB): There are blocks of recycling bins along each of the floors in the Members block, this includes a can bin at each of the tea points.  There are fewer of these bins than other types of recycling bins because we generatefewer cans than other types of recycling.…

15 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it has received that the Scottish National Investment Bank is supporting its ambition to create a wellbeing economy, in light of there not being an advisory board in place.

14 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much capital investment was requested by Ferguson Marine to procure a new plating line.

Answer · Neil Gray: The procurement of a plating line was part of an integrated package of proposals which is being revised currently by the Board of FMPG. The precise value of capital investment requested for individual elements of the initial bid is commercially sensitive.

12 Nov 2023 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on when the Scottish Government will review its ban on alcohol consumption on ScotRail train services.  

8 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on efforts to recommence operations at Stoneywood paper mill, in Aberdeen, in light of reports from 12 February 2023 that there was about to be a "credible bid" made.

Answer · Neil Gray: My officials in Scottish Enterprise remain in regular contact with the Joint Administrators as the administration process continues to progress, and I understand that the Stoneywood site continues to be marketed by Interpath Advisory.  

8 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has made of the effectiveness of the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains in reducing instances of antisocial behaviour.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Officials at Transport Scotland are currently engaging with British Transport Police, ScotRail, Scottish Rail Holdings, Transport Focus and Trade Unions, amongst other organisations, to ensure that all views on continuing alcohol ban on ScotRail trains are gi…

8 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what advice it has taken from the British Transport Police on the continuation of the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government is aware that a wide range of views is held by passengers, ScotRail staff and other interested parties, including British Transport Police about alcohol ban on ScotRail trains. Transport Scotland officials are engaging with British T…

8 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-21396 by Fiona Hyslop on 2 October 2023, whether the Minister for Transport's officials have now prepared the advice for her to further consider the matter.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I have asked my officials at Transport Scotland’s to engage with British Transport Police, ScotRail, Scottish Rail Holdings, Transport Focus and Trade Unions, amongst other organisations to ensure that all views held on the existing alcohol ban on ScotRail tr…

1 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether members of the advisory group, which must be established as per section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Act 2020, will be paid, and, if so, who will set the level of pay.

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-22695 on? 15 November 2023 which will be communicated separately. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: https:…

1 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the recruitment process will be for the advisory group that is to be established as per section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Act 2020.

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-22695 on 15 November 2023 which will be communicated separately. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at https://…

1 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-20679 by Neil Gray on 31 August 2023, whether it will provide an update on the establishment of an advisory group as required in section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Act 2020.

Answer · Neil Gray: Under Section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Scottish Ministers must establish and maintain an advisory group. As outlined in response to question S6W-20679 on 31 August 2023, now that the Bank is fully established, and has a growing portfolio o…

1 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the MV Alfred has been chartered to serve the port of Stornoway, in light of reports that the ferry is incompatible with that port.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: CalMac have chartered the MV Alfred on a temporary basis to support resilience throughout the CHFS network, and not principally to serve Stornoway. At present a number of vessels in the CalMac fleet are carrying out berthing trials including MV Alfred, MV He…

1 Nov 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will decide whether it plans to fund the purchase of a new plating line at Ferguson Marine.

Answer · Neil Gray: The independent due diligence on the initial request for capital investment, which included a request for a new plating line, concluded that further work is required to develop a robust business case and support an investment that is compliant with subsidy co…

25 Oct 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will outline details of its £80 million of financial support for the Scottish Cluster carbon capture project, which it announced in January 2022.  

20 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the finance secretary plans to allocate to local authorities any funding from the block grant that has arisen as a result of Barnett consequential funding from the UK Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund.

13 Sep 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will review its ban on alcohol consumption on ScotRail services.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I confirmed at the NZET committee on 19 September 2023, the existing ban on alcohol on ScotRail services will stay in place for now. A wide range of views is held by passengers, staff and other interested parties about alcohol on trains. My officials are pre…

6 Sep 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will deliver its conclusions on the review into the dualling of the A96, which were due to be delivered in the first half of 2023.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Firstly, I’d reiterate that the Scottish Government is absolutely committed to making improvements to the A96 and the current plan is to fully dual the route. The significant interest in the transparent, evidence-based review’s initial consultation generated…

15 Aug 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-19481 by Neil Gray on 18 July 2023, which confirms that an advisory group has not yet been established, what its position is on whether the Scottish Ministers are in breach of section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Act 2020, in light of…

Answer · Neil Gray: Under Section 29 of the Scottish National Investment Bank Scottish Ministers must establish and maintain an advisory group. Now that the Bank is fully established, and has a growing portfolio of investments work is underway to create the advisory group. As p…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of (a) primary and (b) secondary school children have received a computer device since March 2021, broken down by local authority area.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that every school aged child has access to a device by the end of this Parliamentary term. We recognise that access to technology is a fundamental aspect of a modern education system and the commitment in the r…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish National Investment Bank’s advisory group (a) was established and (b) last met.  

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19481 on 18 July 2023. 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-committee…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government who the members are of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s advisory group.  

Answer · Neil Gray: Now that the Bank is fully established, and has a growing portfolio of investments, work is underway to create the advisory group. The advisory group will provide advice to Scottish Ministers on the Bank’s objects, conduct and performance. The Scottish Gove…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers are aware of the findings from the Scottish National Investment Bank’s latest investment performance report regarding Circularity Scotland, and whether any findings will be published.

Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government has routine and regular discussions with the Scottish National Investment Bank on a range of matters, including the performance of its investment portfolio. The Bank makes independent decisions on individual investments and the terms a…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on what risk assessments were undertaken by the Scottish National Investment Bank prior to investing in Circularity Scotland.

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19474 on 18 July 2023. 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-committee…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on when the Scottish National Investment Bank last received an investment performance report regarding its £9 million investment into Circularity Scotland

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19474 on 18 July 2023. 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-committee…

26 Jun 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any conditions that were attached to the Scottish National Investment Bank’s investment into Circularity Scotland, and what information it holds on how any such conditions compare to any conditions attached to the Bank of Scotland’s investment into Circularity Scot…

Answer · Neil Gray: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19474 on 18 July 2023. 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-committe…