Fiona McLeod

8 Jul 1999 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Presiding Officer when will the next childcare survey of MSP's, their staff and Parliamentary staff take place and whether the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body will agree the remit, nature and content of that survey.

Answer · David Steel: A draft questionnaire will be produced for approval by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body and considered at it's meeting scheduled for August 6<SUP>th</SUP>.

8 Jul 1999 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Presiding Officer what was the number and content of responses received to the first childcare provision questionnaire.

Answer · David Steel: Nine responses were received, 2 from candidates who were later unsuccessful in the elections. On the question "Do you have a need for nursery provision?", the remaining seven responded as follows:<DIR><DIR><P>Yes - 3 : of these, one wanted crèche facilities …

8 Jul 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether there have been any changes in the remit and title of any of its members, since its establishment and the reasons for any such changes.

Answer · Donald Dewar: There have been no changes of material significance. Such changes as have been made have been for clarity and administrative efficiency.

1 Jul 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many schools will have access to the internet before the end of October 1999.

Answer · Sam Galbraith: In March 1999 there were 1204 primary schools (53%) and 320 secondary schools (82%) with access to the Internet. This information comes from the Improvement Plans prepared by local authorities under the Excellence Fund arrangements. The School Census in Sep…

25 Jun 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what provision it intends to make to include non-teaching school staff, especially school librarians, in the consultation process for the Education Standards Bill.

Answer · Sam Galbraith: I will ensure the widest consultation on the proposed Improvement in Scottish Education Bill. Copies of the consultation document will be sent to every school in Scotland and Headteachers will be encouraged to discuss the proposals with all school staff. A …

23 Jun 1999 · SPCB Written Question

To ask the Presiding Officer what budgetary provision has been made to allow the 73 partner libraries to provide open access to the official publications of the Parliament.

Answer · David Steel: Arrangements are being made to supply all partner libraries with printed copies of the Parliament's publications. Costs will be borne by the Information Centre's budget.