Irene McGugan

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in auditing all public support for arts and culture in terms of its social benefits, including its planned contribution to social inclusion.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting a wide range of community-based cultural and sporting activities in the context of Social Inclusion Partnerships.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in recognising the power of popular music-making to engage young people in cultural activities.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting arts and cultural activity throughout the country by companies with national roles.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in encouraging the development of the Public Library Network.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in encouraging all national cultural bodies to establish junior boards of young people.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in (a) measuring and reporting progress in reducing cultural exclusion because of disability, location, age or economic or educational factors and (b) reporting on progress in meeting …

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in establishing a national "portal" website with information, links and discussions forums on Scotland's culture.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in progressively improving access to museum, gallery and library collections for all groups.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in ensuring that the potential contribution of culture is recognised in community learning.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in piloting posts as school co-ordinators for heritage, arts and culture and fulfilling the commitment to have sports co-ordinators in every secondary school in 2003.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I<B> </B> refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in working with education authorities to maximise opportunities for instrumental tuition in schools free to those who are unable to pay.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in reinforcing support for the National Grid for Learning, Learndirect Scotland and other lifelong learning initiatives through the Public Library IT initiative and the Scottish Cultur…

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in identifying the contribution that cultural activities can make to promoting literacy, in the context of the work of the Adult Literacy Task Force.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in commissioning Learning and Teaching Scotland to work with the Scottish Arts Council to prepare practical advice for education authorities and schools on the particular contribution …

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in recognising and celebrating schools as centres of creativity.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in ensuring that Scotland attracts international events.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in collaborating in joint cultural activity or projects with other European regions/member states to access EU Culture 2000 funding and influence EU policy for culture.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in setting up a Ministerial Task Force to promote cultural tourism as part of the New Strategy for Scottish Tourism.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in seeking opportunities to promote Scotland's culture abroad.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in maximising the benefits of existing international links, including town-twinning, to widen cultural access and understanding.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in building upon existing initiatives and joint working by relevant bodies such as the Scottish Arts Council, the British Council, Scotland Europa, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Trade …

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in promoting the establishment of an Internationalisation (Go and See) Fund to support inward and outward travel by individuals and companies working in the cultural sector to learn, e…

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in encouraging new partnerships in both public and private sectors, and further collaboration within the library sector, to include the exploitation of ICT and the development of p…

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in supporting the National Library of Scotland in its aim to become a "hybrid library" maintaining its traditional print-based functions while developing its ICT facilities.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in reviewing current library legislation to ensure that it is appropriate to the 21st century.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in increasing access to museum collections by means of ICT, including securing the future of the Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in reviewing the existing statutory framework relevant to museums and galleries and considering the case for a comprehensive national framework.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in supporting the development of education services, including the production of digital and other education resources, in museums, galleries and sites in the care of Historic Scot…

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.

31 May 2001 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in initiating a national audit of collections in the museums and galleries, beginning with the industrial museums.

Answer · Allan Wilson: I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.