Questions · Cathy Peattie

22 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has made assessments of the available online interpreting services for deaf people.

Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish Government funded a small pilot of online interpreting services in 2007-08 to see if an online interpreting service could be delivered successfully. From the pilot and our knowledge of other services which are being developed, we believe that onl…

22 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has given consideration to the use of online interpreting services for deaf people for (a) consultations, (b) information services, (c) health services and (d) other public services.

Answer · Alex Neil: The development of online BSL/English interpreting services is a matter for the service providing agencies (such as health boards and local authorities) and for the deaf sector. The service providers are responsible for funding interpreting services in order …

21 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much in Housing Association Grant was awarded to each registered social landlord in (a) Falkirk and (b) Scotland in each of the last three years, expressed in real terms.

Answer · Alex Neil: The following table shows a summary of the Housing Association Grant awarded to each registered social landlord in (a) Falkirk and (b) Scotland in each of the last three years, expressed in real terms: <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=6…

21 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the comparison is between the allocation and uptake of grant under the Housing Association Grant scheme in each of the last three years for which information is available, broken down by local authority.

Answer · Alex Neil: The comparison between the funding allocated from the Affordable Housing Investment Programme (AHIP) and actual spend achieved over the last three years, broken down by local authority is as follows: <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=543…

17 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish a report on emissions attributable to Scottish consumption of goods and services, as specified in section 37 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: A decision on the timing and production of this report has yet to be agreed. Estimates of Scottish production emissions in 2010 - that is the emissions created within Scotland during 2010 - will first become available and formally reported during 2012. Determ…

17 Jun 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish its public engagement strategy, as required under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · John Swinney: The public engagement strategy for the Climate Change Act is currently under development and will be published by 31 December 2010, as is required by the act.

4 May 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what support it provides to playgroup workers to acquire the qualifications that they need for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as early years and childcare workers.

Answer · Adam Ingram: A range of support is available both locally and nationally. Local government, through their childcare partnership and early years teams, provide advice and support on access to training courses, continuous professional development, and funding for qualificat…

25 Mar 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish a report on emissions attributable to the consumption and use of goods and services, as required under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: A report on Scotland''s ecological and greenhouse gas footprints 1992-2006 by the Stockholm Environment Institute and commissioned by Scottish Government Social Research was published on 29 October 2009 at: <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/200…

25 Mar 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-32194 by Jim Mather on 17 March 2010, when it will publish its Report on Policies and Proposals to set out how Scotland will meet its annual targets to be set under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: It is the Scottish ministers'' intention to lay the draft report on Proposals and Policies for meeting annual targets before the Scottish Parliament in September 2010. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires a period for Parliamentary conside…

5 Mar 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration will be given to the overall balance of greenhouse gas emissions and savings from the development of offshore renewable energy, including emissions from manufacture, transport, construction, seabed disturbance, operation, maintenance and decommissioning, when assessing …

Answer · Jim Mather: (a) As part of an individual application for consent developers are required to submit an Environmental Statement. The associated assessment is subject to wide ranging consultation with statutory bodies and other affected stakeholders. To assist Sco…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward designating persons or bodies to monitor whether relevant public bodies comply with their climate change duties and have regard to any guidance provided under section 45 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Under section 47(1) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act, Scottish ministers may, by order, designate one or more persons or bodies to monitor public bodies'' compliance with their climate change duties and have regard to any guidance given under section 45. …

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whom it has consulted on the provision of guidance to public bodies regarding their climate change duties.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29547 on 10 December 2009. 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/App…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to consult on the provision of guidance to public bodies regarding their climate change duties.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29547 on 10 December 2009. 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/App…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken in co-operation with public bodies to help them comply with their climate change duties.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The Scottish Government is already working to assist public bodies to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and awareness to deliver climate friendly policies and services. We support the Sustainable Scotland Network to provide assistance to local autho…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward providing guidance to public bodies regarding climate change duties.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: A full public consultation on draft guidance is planned to take place in 2010, prior to the coming into force on 1 January 2011 of section 44 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 which imposes climate change duties on public bodies.

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it has given to the manner in which the public engagement strategy referred to in section 91 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 will be published.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: This has yet to be decided.

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward identifying actions that people may take to contribute to the achievement of the targets referred to in section 91(1)(a) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: The Scottish Government''s GoGreener campaign website gives examples of actions which people can take to reduce emissions. Next steps in development of the public engagement strategy required by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 will include research int…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish its public engagement strategy to inform people about the targets specified under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and encourage them to contribute to the achievement of those targets.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29157 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to prepare its public engagement strategy to inform people about the targets specified under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and encourage them to contribute to the achievement of those targets.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29545 on 10 December 2009. 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/App…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will set out the period within which proposals and policies for meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change will be introduced.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward setting out the period within which proposals and policies for meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change will be introduced.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will set out the mechanisms for ensuring public engagement in meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29539 on 10 December 2009. 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/App…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward setting out the mechanisms for ensuring public engagement in meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Section 91 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act commits the Scottish Government to preparing and publishing a public engagement strategy by 31 December 2010. Preparatory work has commenced and is ongoing. The Scottish Government is considering whether to broa…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will set out the arrangements for involving employers, trade unions and other stakeholders in meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward setting out the arrangements for involving employers, trade unions and other stakeholders in meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will set out its proposals and policies for meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I am pleased to announce that Scotland''s first Climate Change Adaptation Framework will be launched later today by the First Minister. This framework presents a national, coordinated approach to ensure that Scotland understands the risks and opportu…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward setting out its proposals and policies for meeting its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will set out its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken toward setting out its objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-29536 on 8 December 2009. 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/Apps…

2 Dec 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether Scotland’s Climate Change Declaration will have a role alongside the public body duties included in the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and, if not, what steps are being taken to ensure a smooth transition from the commitments in Scotland’s Climate Change Declaration to the dut…

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: In developing guidance on the public bodies duty “ as required by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 - the Scottish Government will continue to work with local government representatives to review how local authorities are contributing towards our shared …