Tim Eagle

13 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what compensation it plans to make available to communities for which the "option to improve [their] flood resilience in the long term may be to slowly withdraw from the flooded area over time", as set out in its Flood Resilience Strategy consultation document.

Answer · Gillian Martin: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-29121 on 2 September 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…

13 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown by local authority of the estimated 240,000 properties that are currently exposed to flooding, as set out in its Flood Resilience Strategy consultation document.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Flood Resilience Strategy consultation document refers to there being an estimated 284,000 properties across Scotland exposed to flooding. This figure was derived from the most recent version of the National Flood Risk Assessment (NFRA), which was prepare…

13 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with COSLA to discuss flood resilience, and how many times it and COSLA have met to discuss flood resilience over the past five years, as set out in the Scottish Government’s Flood Resilience Strategy consultation document.

Answer · Gillian Martin: As set out in the Flood Resilience Strategy Consultation, the Scottish Government is working in partnership with COSLA and Local Authorities to reform the current approach to funding flood resilience actions.We have met regularly, having met 3 times already i…

13 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to the Scottish Flood Forum in each of the past five years, as set out in the Scottish Government’s Flood Resilience Strategy consultation document.

Answer · Gillian Martin: The Scottish Government has awarded the following amounts to the Scottish Flood Forum in the most recent five financial years.An additional £10,000 of discretionary funding was awarded to the Scottish Flood Forum in 2023-24 in light of the exceptional n…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Terry Reintke MEP on 24 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Simon Coveney TD on 17 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Nathalie Loiseau MEP on 23 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the number of people who have supplied blood pressure readings through the Connect Me tool in each year since 2021, also broken down by local authority area.

Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Government does not hold this information unfortunately. A key transition for Connect Me from the previous IT platform (FLORENCE) to the new platform (Inhealthcare) during 2021-22 means it’s not possible for an accurate picture across Scotl…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and David McAllister MEP on 24 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: I confirmed with David McAllister the current position on holding another independence referendum following the supreme court ruling on the subject.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Ambassador of Austria to the EU on 25 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Irish Ambassador to the EU on 23 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and MEPs from the European Parliament’s Culture and Education (CULT) Committee on 24 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reopen its Scottish Connections Fund in 2024-25.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The Scottish Government launched a call for applications for the second round of funding in July 2024.The call for applications is open until 4 September 2024 and we welcome bids from any individual or organisation with a Scottish connection, whether that lin…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether Transport Scotland will consider including a target for reliability of services in the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Transport Scotland will consider suitable reliability targets in the next contract. As part of monitoring performance we will ensure these reflect the lived customer experiences. Using enhanced Performance Indicators, reliability statistics will be reported t…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Ambassador of Norway to the EU on 25 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Minister-President of Flanders on 25 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Ambassador of Thailand on 29 February 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Ambassador of Bulgaria on 19 February 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the topic of Scottish independence was discussed in the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Ambassador of Denmark to the UK on 25 January 2024.

Answer · Angus Robertson: The topic of Scottish independence was not discussed.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a breakdown of the number of CalMac scheduled sailings that were defined as (a) on time, (b) Level 1 Lateness and (c) Level 2 Lateness in each month since March 2023, including any penalties incurred.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The breakdown of CalMac scheduled sailings defined as (a) on time, (b) Level 1 Lateness and (c) Level 2 Lateness in each month since March 2023, including performance deductions incurred, are available in a table placed in the Scottish Parliament Information …

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether any civil servants are still working on additional publications as part of the Building a New Scotland series, in light of a new First Minister being sworn in on 8 May 2024, and, if so, whether it can provide details of any ongoing work and associated costs.

Answer · Angus Robertson: Yes. The First Minister will set out his priorities in the new Parliamentary term and these plans will be announced in due course.

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will invite all (a) constituency and (b) regional MSPs to attend the next Convention of the Highlands and Islands.

Answer · Kate Forbes: The Convention of the Highlands and Islands is a public meeting and anyone is welcome to attend. However, only Members and invited speakers are able to contribute to discussions on the day.While the Scottish Government is the Secretariat for the Convention, i…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings (a) the First Minister and (b) previous First Ministers had with the leader of Highland Council in each year since 2021.

Answer · Shona Robison: Since 2021, Scottish Ministers have regularly met with Council Leaders, including Highland Council, to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.The First Minister and previous First Minister have also committed to meeting with the COSLA Presidential team …

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-12124 by Jenny Gilruth on 22 November 2022, whether it has made any further progress on reintroducing a passenger ferry service to Europe.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government remains fully committed to improving Scotland’s transport and trade links to the Continent, which carries even more importance after the UK Government’s damaging exit from the EU. I have personally engaged with parties interested in i…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings (a) the First Minister and (b) previous First Ministers had with the leader of Shetland Islands Council in each year since 2021.

Answer · Shona Robison: Since 2021, Scottish Ministers have regularly met with Council Leaders, including Shetland Islands Council, to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.The First Minister and previous First Minister have also committed to meeting with the COSLA Presidenti…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much Transport Scotland has spent on new road signage in the Highlands and Islands region in each year since 2021.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The following table details annual spend on signage on the trunk road network during the period 2021 to 2024 within the Scottish Parliament Highland and Islands electoral region. These figures include spend on sign plates, sign poles and sign bases.Signage on…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government in what ways can support music instructors in rural local authorities with travel costs.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Support with travel costs for music instructors in rural local authority areas is ultimately the responsibility of local authorities as their employer.Music instructors working in remote schools or who are employed in a school on a distant island, receive a r…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Instrumental Music Services Survey 2023, which reports that the number of piano/keyboard instructors within local authorities is at its lowest level in a decade.

Answer · Jenny Gilruth: The most recent Instrumental Music Survey published in December 2023 shows the number of pupils participating in free instrumental music tuition is at a record high since the survey began (61,175).Local Authorities are responsible for the delivery of free ins…

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many vacancies currently exist for NHS non-Executive Whistleblowing Champions, broken down by NHS board.

Answer · Neil Gray: There are currently no vacancies.The list of current Whistleblowing Champions for each board can be accessed via this link: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot).

9 Aug 2024 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings (a) the First Minister and (b) previous First Ministers had with the leader of Moray Council in each year since 2021.

Answer · Shona Robison: Since 2021, Scottish Ministers have regularly met with Council Leaders, including Moray Council, to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.The First Minister and previous First Minister have also committed to meeting with the COSLA Presidential team bia…