Parliamentary questions
Elaine Smith
1,153 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
16 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ensure that trade unions are represented on the high-level steering group overseeing the proposed rail link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central station.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Terms of Reference, including membership and remit, for the high-level steering group are currently being drafted in consultation with the two delivery authorities, Glasgow City and Renfrewshire Councils.
16 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Network Rail regarding the proposed rail link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central station.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Glasgow City Council and Renfrewshire council are responsible for delivering the Glasgow Airport Access Project through the Glasgow City Region Deal. Both Transport Scotland and Network Rail sit on the Airport Access Project’s Stakeholder Group which meets on…
16 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its estimate is of the number of jobs that will be created in (a) rail, (b) aviation and (c) other industries in Scotland by the construction and delivery of the proposed rail link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central station.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-02954 on 23 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusi…
16 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will conduct an (a) equality and (b) environmental impact assessment of the proposed rail link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central station.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-02954 on 23 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusin…
16 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its estimate is of the (a) total cost and (b) delivery date for the proposed rail link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central station.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-02954 on 23 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusin…
12 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many platform train interface accidents there were in Scotland involving passengers (a) boarding and (b) alighting services run by (i) ScotRail and (ii) other train operators in each year since 2005-06.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Accidents on the mainline rail network are relatively rare and the small sample size is such that accident statistics are collated and published on a UK network-wide basis and are not available at either a Scottish or train operator level. The range in sever…
12 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with (a) the UK Government and (b) Network Rail regarding the funding of (i) the building of new and (ii) improvements to existing stations in Scotland.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: As the principal funder of infrastructure enhancements in Scotland, the Scottish Government has had no recent discussions with the UK Government concerning the funding of new railway stations or improvements to existing stations in Scotland. In terms of engag…
12 Sep 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government since 2010 regarding the number of platform train interface accidents involving passengers boarding or alighting rail services at stations in Scotland.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government has not had any discussion with the UK Government regarding the number of platform train interface accidents involving passengers boarding or alighting rail services at stations in Scotland. Accidents on the mainline rail network are …
30 Aug 2016 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how the Fair Work Framework fits into the recently published labour market strategy.
29 Aug 2016 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister, whether the Scottish Government will convene a working group of ScotRail representatives, passenger and disability groups and trade unions to review and report on the delivery of safer train services.
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will halt the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital prior to the planned implementation date of 31 October 2016 to allow full consutlation on the changes with the public and staff.
Answer · Shona Robison: At its board meeting on 14 July 2016, NHS Lanarkshire agreed interim plans to concentrate orthopaedic elective and trauma surgery at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals, as part of a phased approach to improve patient safety and the quality of care. It is importan…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government which stakeholders the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport referred to in the response to question S5O-00001 on 8 June 2016 (Official Report, c. 2).
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether paramedics will receive further training to use new pathways for the planned redesign.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether there will be enough theatre capacity at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals to accommodate the redesign.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding the low medical staffing level identified in the 2013 Health Improvement Scotland report and whether this will be addressed.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether theatres will need to be reconfigured to accommodate the redesign at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether there will be additional pressure on other specialties in the three hospitals in the region.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether this is considered a major service redesign.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether paramedics will be responsible for diagnosing orthopaedic fractures and deciding which need surgery, so that they can decide whic…
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether the three hospitals in North Lanarkshire will continue to meet trauma network requirements.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding when the last review of its major incident policy took place.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether there will be an increase in homecare staffing.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether there will there be enough beds at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals to allow the proposed changes to go ahead.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether the three emergency departments in North Lanarkshire will be able to cope with the impact of the proposals.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether other specialties will have to be transfered from Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals to accommodate the redesign.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether paramedics will have portable X-ray equipment to diagnose fractures.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding whether there are enough staff employed for the Hospital at Home service.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
3 Aug 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the proposed closure of trauma and orthopaedic services at Monklands Hospital, what discussions it has had with NHS Lanarkshire regarding the official response to the proposals from the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-01809 on 1 September 2016. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusine…
29 Jul 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the 10 busiest A&E departments have been in each of the last five years, broken down by (a) hospital and (b) the number of admissions.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following tables shows for the ten busiest Emergency Departments that have had the most admissions in each of the last five financial years. Financial Year 2015-16 Location Number of Admissions Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh At Little France 33,906 …
29 Jul 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many emergency admissions there have been in each NHS board area in each year since 2006, also broken down by hospital.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following tables shows the number of emergency admissions in each financial year since 2006-07 broken down by Health Board of Treatment and by hospital. Number of emergency admissions since 2006-07 by Health Board of Treatment. Financial Year Heal…