Parliamentary questions
Cathy Jamieson
1,344 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the age range was of people reported to police regarding the discharge of BB guns in each of the last four years, broken down by (a) police force and (b) local authority.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: This information is not held centrally.</p> <p >The information held on firearm offences cannot be broken down into specific air weapon types. Data is available on the total number of air weapon offences recorded by the eight Scottish police forces in the <i…
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the age range was of people reported to police for alleged illegal use of airguns in each of the last four years, broken down by (a) police force and (b) local authority.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Firearm offences in which an air weapon was alleged to have been used and an accused was identified, by age of main accused and police force area, Scotland, 2006-07 to 2009-10:</p> <p >Age of Accused by Police Force Area</p> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 c…
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have received treatment from injuries sustained from the use of air weapons in each of the last four years, broken down by NHS board.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The specific information requested is not available centrally as there are no exact ICD-10 diagnosis codes which solely relate to BB guns. However, there are several other and unspecified firearms discharge codes, which can be used to record injuries by BB gu…
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have received treatment from injuries sustained from the use of air weapons in each of the last four years, broken down by NHS board.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The specific information requested is not available centrally as there are no exact ICD-10 diagnosis codes which solely relate to air weapons. However, there are several other and unspecified firearms discharge codes, which can be used to record injuries by B…
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from (a) police organisations and (b) medical professionals regarding BB guns.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: We have no record of any representations on this issue from the police or medical professionals.</p>
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to UK Government regarding the legislation on the (a) sale, (b) ownership and (c) use of BB guns.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The Scottish Government has not made any representations to the UK Government on the specific issue of BB guns. We have, however, made clear our wish to see responsibility for all firearms devolved to the Scottish Parliament and will continue to press the UK …
7 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many incidents involving BB guns have been reported to the police in each of the last four years, broken down by (a) police force and (b) local authority.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: This information is not held centrally.</p> <p >The information held on firearm offences cannot be broken down into specific air weapon types. Data is available on the total number of air weapon offences recorded by the eight Scottish police forces in the <i…
4 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with local authorities wishing to decriminalise parking enforcement.
Answer · Keith Brown: The Scottish Government has had no recent discussions with local authorities wishing to decriminalise parking enforcement (DPE) since Renfrewshire Council enforced DPE in April 2010.</p>
4 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive which local authorities operate a decriminalised parking enforcement regime.
Answer · Keith Brown: Seven local authorities have decriminalised parking offences. Decriminalised parking enforcement (DPE) was introduced in the City of Edinburgh, Glasgow City Council, Perth and Kinross Council, Aberdeen City Council, Dundee City Council, South Lanarkshire Coun…
3 Mar 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it has given to the M77 hard shoulder running project report.
Answer · Keith Brown: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39794 on 10 March 2011. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/…
23 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with bus operators regarding the M77 hard shoulder bus lane project.
Answer · Keith Brown: Scottish Government and Transport Scotland officials have been in regular discussion with stakeholders throughout the project.</p>
23 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the projected cost is for the M77 hard shoulder bus lane project.
Answer · Keith Brown: The total cost of the scheme is estimated at approximately £6 million. This figure includes the cost of the technical feasibility study, estimated costs for completing detailed design and estimated costs of scheme construction.</p>
23 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in relation to the M77 hard shoulder bus lane project.
Answer · Keith Brown: The technical feasibility study, which was the first stage of the project, has been completed. The project will progress to detailed design when funding becomes available.</p>
21 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will meet representatives of the UK Government to discuss the report, Setting the Scene … for Scotland's Disabled Children.
Answer · Adam Ingram: <i >Setting the Scene: A Map of Disabled Children in Scotland</i> was published in December 2010 by the For Scotland''s Disabled Children Liaison project, which in developing the project consulted widely with stakeholders concerned with the children''s disabi…
21 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what contact it has had with the UK Government regarding the conclusions of the report, Setting the Scene … for Scotland's Disabled Children.
Answer · Adam Ingram: <i >Setting the Scene: A Map of Disabled Children in Scotland</i> was published in December 2010 by the For Scotland''s Disabled Children Liaison project, which in developing the project consulted widely with stakeholders concerned with the children''s disabi…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met the minister of state responsible for immigration and what matters were discussed.
Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Government has not met with the UK Minister of State for Immigration Damian Green, despite our repeated requests for a meeting.</p>
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding it has received from the Migration Impacts Fund and how this has been spent, in each of the last three years.
Answer · John Swinney: In line with Barnett consequentials, the Scottish Government received transfers of £4.153 milliom funding for the Migration Impacts Fund (2009-11). Consequentials accrue to the Scottish Block as a whole and it is for ministers to decide how the additional spe…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many foreign nationals are in Scottish prisons pending deportation.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked John Ewing, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to respond. His response is as follows: </p> <p >There are currently 20 foreign nationals in Scottish Prisons pending deportation. Information provided correct as of 24 January 2011.</p…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many foreign nationals are serving sentences in Scottish prisons.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked John Ewing, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to respond. His response is as follows: </p> <p >There are currently 153 convicted foreign nationals in Scottish Prisons. Data correct as of 24 January 2011.</p>
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from (a) industry and (b) environmental organisations regarding the future of freight facilities grants
Answer · Keith Brown: We have received representations from the following industry organisations<b> </b>either directly or through their MSPs:</b></p> <p >Freight on Rail;</p> <p >Ailsa Horizons Ltd;</p> <p >Deltix;</p> <p >Rail Freight Group;</p> <p >Highland Spring Ltd…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much of the budget for freight facilities grants has been underspent in each of the last three years and to what projects this underspend was reallocated
Answer · Keith Brown: The following table shows the underspend in the FFG budget for the financial years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10.</p> <p >FFG Budget and Spend (£ Million)</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=76 valign=top > <p align=cen…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met the Freight Transport Association and what matters were discussed
Answer · Keith Brown: My officials last met the Freight Transport Association on 26 January 2011 to discuss winter resilience, the Rosyth to Zeebrugge freight service and other matters of mutual interest.</p>
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made as to whether state aid issues have arisen in relation to individual freight facilities grants
Answer · Keith Brown: Freight facilities grant (FFG) is a state aid. The scheme was therefore notified to the European Commission (EC) in 2001 and notice was received of the scheme''s compliance with the state aid rules later that year. The EC approval noted that the aid as propos…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it has taken to assess whether the grant criteria and process for applications for freight facilities grants were unnecessarily restrictive and deterred applications
Answer · Keith Brown: The freight facilities grant (FFG) is a state aid and the scheme required the approval of the European Commission. The scheme rules are the same across Great Britain. We, the Department for Transport and the Welsh Assembly Government held a joint review of th…
20 Jan 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Department for Transport regarding plans to improve rail freight links between Scotland and England
Answer · Keith Brown: Transport Scotland and Department for Transport officials meet regularly to discuss cross-border rail freight links. Discussions are taking place on proposals to improve rail infrastructure on the East Coast Main Line across the Anglo-Scottish border which co…
8 Dec 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it has taken to identify areas experiencing difficulties with fuel deliveries during the current severe weather
Answer · Jim Mather: As part of the Scottish Government''s Resilience Arrangements, the Scottish Government is liaising with a range of key stakeholders including Scotland''s fuel industry, local authorities and police to ensure that fuel supply into and throughout Scotland is ma…
8 Dec 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that fuel supplies are available across Scotland during the current severe weather
Answer · Jim Mather: Determining areas of priority for fuel deliveries is a matter for fuel distribution companies based on their customer needs and demands. During times of fuel disruption, Scotland''s fuel distribution companies work very closely with the Scottish Government, l…
2 Dec 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many ex-students are unable to pay back students loans in Scotland due to incapacity.
Answer · Michael Russell: The number of ex-students who are unable to pay back their student loans due to incapacity is 170.</p>
1 Dec 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified (a) nurses and (b) midwives have been offered a (i) full-time position, (ii) part-time position and (iii) nurse bank contract through its one-year job guarantee scheme in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board area.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Data detailing the breakdown between nurses and midwives offered employment under the one-year job guarantee scheme and whether the posts are full-time, part-time or bank nurse posts is not available.</p> <p >Applications for the 2010-11 one-year job guaran…
1 Dec 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified (a) nurses and (b) midwives have applied to its one-year job guarantee scheme in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board area.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The total number of newly qualified nurses and midwives who have applied to the One Year Job Guarantee scheme in each of the last five academic years are detailed in the following tables: </p> <p >Newly Qualified Nurses</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 ce…