Parliamentary questions
Cathy Jamieson
1,344 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
30 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been spent in (a) East Ayrshire (b) South Ayrshire and (c) the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Scottish parliamentary constituency.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Monies recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 are distributed through the CashBack for Communities programme, which includes a range of partnerships with Scottish sporting, arts and business associations to provide diversionary activities for young pe…
30 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussion it has had with rural organisations and community groups in Ayrshire regarding dispensing GP practices and the long-term viability of GP practices in rural areas.
Answer · Shona Robison: We have had a variety of representations from dispensing GP practices, rural organisations and community groups in NHS Ayrshire and Arran with regard to the control of entry arrangements. Most recently, we have received a number of responses to our <i >Review…
30 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has had from dispensing GP practices in Ayrshire regarding the control of arrangements required to set up NHS pharmaceutical services
Answer · Shona Robison: We have had a variety of representations from dispensing GP practices in NHS Ayrshire and Arran with regard to the control of entry arrangements. Most recently, we have received a number of responses to our <i >Review of the Control of Entry Arrangements</i> …
23 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when Scottish ministers last met (a) South Ayrshire Council and (b) NHS Ayrshire and Arran to discuss life expectancy and multiple deprivation in South Ayrshire.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Minister for Public Health and Sport met with NHS Ayrshire and Arran at their annual review on the 12 October 2009</p> <p >In addition both Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government officials regularly meet with local authority and NHS Board colleagues …
23 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussion it has had with South Ayrshire Council regarding life expectancy in South Ayrshire.
Answer · Shona Robison: Scottish Government has had discussions with South Ayrshire Council about its Single Outcome Agreement which includes the outcome, We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society. </p> <p >This agreement sets out a number of examples of part…
23 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to improve life expectancy in South Ayrshire.
Answer · Shona Robison: South Ayrshire''s Single Outcome Agreement indentifies tackling health inequalities as a priority for the Community Planning Partnership and sets out a number of supporting actions including those which:</p> <p >Encourage better diet, nutrition and physical …
23 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what areas in South Ayrshire are in the worst 5% of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation.
Answer · John Swinney: A revision to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2009 was made in the week of 19 July 2010. This is referred to as SIMD 2009 Version 2. This answer is based on the revised figures from SIMD 2009 Version 2 as opposed to the SIMD 2009 published i…
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when road works on the A76 at New Cumnock are scheduled to be completed and what affect this has on the timetable for resurfacing works on the A76 at Mauchline.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The recent works on the A76 in New Cumnock will be completed on 9 July 2010.</p> <p >The Mauchline works will start on 12 July 2010, two weeks later than originally planned, however, the first phase of the works south of Mauchline Cross will still be complet…
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has had from bus and coach operators regarding the resurfacing works on the A76 at Mauchline.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland have had representations from a local coach operator about access arrangements and the operation of their business during the works and from a national bus operator about the operation of their timetable and the use of shuttle buses during…
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with community groups and other road users regarding the resurfacing works on the A76 at Mauchline.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland and their operating company for the A76 Amey, have had detailed discussions about the impact of the works with Mauchline Community Council, the Mauchline Elderly Forum, local businesses and bus operators. In addition public meetings have b…
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the resurfacing works on the A76 at Mauchline will begin and how long these works are expected to last.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The resurfacing works will commence on 12 July 2010 and are scheduled to last for 11 weeks.</p>
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the contract for the planned resurfacing works on the A76 at Mauchline was awarded.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The contract was awarded on 18 June 2010.</p>
22 Jun 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive who was in attendance and what issues were discussed at the recent meeting between the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and the First Minister.
Answer · John Swinney: The First Minister met Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, and Tavish Scott, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on 1 June 2010. The meetings were arranged following the Secretary of State''s appointment to the new UK Coa…
27 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that East Ayrshire Council’s decision to withdraw funding for places at the Jacaranda Nursery in East Ayrshire is in keeping with the principles of the Early Years Framework.
Answer · Adam Ingram: While I wish to ensure that all children have access to high quality pre-school services, decisions on local services are for local authorities to plan and deliver to meet the needs of local families. I understand that, in this case, alternative provision is …
27 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from parents regarding the Jacaranda Nursery in East Ayrshire and what action it has taken as a result.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The Scottish Government has to date received two letters from parents regarding the Jacaranda Nursery in East Ayrshire. However, the provision of local pre-school services is the responsibility of the local authority and it is not the Scottish Government''s r…
27 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list all meetings attended by the Minister for Children and Early Years relating to the provision of pre-five education.
Answer · Adam Ingram: I understand that this question relates to pre-five education in East Ayrshire. I have had no meetings in my role as Minister for Children and the Early Years specifically to discuss this issue. However, it may have been referred to in wider discussions, for …
27 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with East Ayrshire Council regarding the provision of pre-five education.
Answer · Adam Ingram: Scottish Government officials are in regular contact with councils, including East Ayrshire, in various fora to discuss issues around the early years. These discussions can include the provision of pre-school education. In the light of representations from tw…
25 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the report of the multi-agency review that took place following the murder of Diane and Holly Fallon will be published.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The South West Scotland Community Justice Authority Strategic Oversight Group has commissioned a multi-agency review of this case. The Scottish Government has been informed that, as part of the significant review process, independent scrutiny will be provided…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the number of art therapists employed in non-NHS settings, broken down by local authority area.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The information requested is not available centrally.</p>
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) full and (b) part-time art therapy posts there are in each NHS board.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The information requested is not available centrally. However, information showing NHS staff employed by specialty and NHS board, including arts therapy, is published annually, by National Services Scotland, Information Services Division (ISD) Scotland, as pa…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many art therapists are employed in NHS settings, broken down by NHS board.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Published data shows an increase in arts therapy staff from 45 headcount on 30 September 2007 to 51 headcount on 30 September 2009, an increase of six head count and 13.3%.</p>
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the planned new inpatient mental health facility in Ayrshire will be completed.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The outline business case for the new North Ayrshire Community Hospital, which incorporates the plans for a new adult inpatient mental health unit, are due to be submitted by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to the Scottish Government''s Capital Investment Group for co…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made on establishing a new inpatient mental health facility in Ayrshire.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: NHS Ayrshire and Arran have confirmed that at its board meeting on 7 April 2010 proposals were approved to progress the Outline Business Case for the New North Ayrshire Community Hospital in Irvine, which will include a new adult inpatient mental health unit.…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on how many occasions patients were placed in mixed-sex wards in hospitals in Ayrshire and Arran in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The requested information is not available.</p>
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the number of incidents of Clostridium difficile reported in non NHS-hospitals in each year for which figures are available, broken down by hospital.
Answer · Shona Robison: This information is not held centrally. I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-33696 on 1 June 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="ht…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to monitor the incidence of Clostridium difficile in non-NHS hospitals.
Answer · Shona Robison: From 1 January 2010, the Public Health Act etc. (Scotland) 2008 has required all Directors of Diagnostic Laboratories to notify each identification of Clostridium difficile to Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and their local NHS board.</p>
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it has taken in light of concerns expressed by the British Association of Art Therapists on the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guideline 114 on Non-Pharmacological Management of Depression in Adults.
Answer · Shona Robison: The British Association of Art Therapists has not raised any concerns about SIGN 114 with the Scottish Government.</p> <p >Decisions taken by SIGN in the development of their guidelines are entirely a matter for them and it would be inappropriate for the Sc…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to ensure that art therapists will have adequate opportunities to contribute to reviews of the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines.
Answer · Shona Robison: All SIGN guidelines are independently reviewed by specialist referees prior to publication and there are a number of opportunities for interested parties to get involved during the development phase.</p> <p >Decisions taken by SIGN in the development of thei…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that art therapists are represented on the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-33685 on 27 May 2010. 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/Bu…
17 May 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met representatives of the British Association of Art Therapists and what matters were discussed.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government met with representatives from the British Association of Art Therapists and other arts therapies professional bodies earlier this month to discuss their direct input to the <i >Realising Potential. An action plan for the Allied Health …