Parliamentary questions
Jackie Baillie
9,379 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
30 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the planning appeal for the proposed development at Lomond Banks, and in light of it being called in by the Scottish Ministers, whether the proceedings will include any hearings, including on the issue of potential flooding.
Answer · Ivan McKee: This remains a live appeal, and it would not be appropriate to comment on any specific issues that may be involved in the consideration and decision-making process.I can assure you that all submitted information and relevant issues will be thoroughly reviewed…
26 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether molecular testing for (a) PIK3CA, (b) AKT1 and (c) PTEN gene alterations in breast cancer is (i) on the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine horizon scanner and (ii) currently being considered for inclusion in the Scottish Genomic Test Directory.
Answer · Neil Gray: PIK3CA, AKT1 And PTEN gene alterations for breast cancer are listed on the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine’s horizon scanning tracker.We are keenly aware of the importance of accessing genomic testing in a timely manner for patient care …
26 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress regarding the commitment in its strategy, Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future, which was published in April 2024, to develop a sustainable funding model to allow new tests approved through the SG-TAG process to be funded …
Answer · Neil Gray: We recognise the critical importance of ensuring that patients can access targeted cancer medicines promptly when associated genomic tests are required.The development of a sustainable and more reactive funding model for genomic testing is a core commitment w…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that Scottish Ambulance Service managers introduce and enforce rotas to enable crew members to take breaks.
Answer · Neil Gray: The Scottish Ambulance Service launched its demand and capacity programme in 2019, to ensure they are working as effectively as possible by having the right resources in place to deliver the most appropriate care. This has resulted in the recruitment of an ad…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that ambulance workers are regularly required to work through their rest breaks, what action it is taking to ensure that Scottish Ambulance Service crew members can take the rest breaks that they are legally entitled to.
Answer · Neil Gray: Following discussions facilitated by the Scottish Government between the Scottish Ambulance Service and trade unions, a working group has been established to seek to resolve the complex issues surrounding rest break compliance. The group will meet fortnightly…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many adults with learning disabilities are currently in the State Hospital, and what the (a) longest and (b) average length of stay has been.
Answer · Tom Arthur: Data provided by the Forensic Mental Health Service Managed Clinical Network to Scottish Government has advised that, from their report of week commencing 30 June, 15 patients with learning disabilities are being treated at the State Hospital. This data is no…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many adults with learning disabilities have spent timein prison in the last five years.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The information requested is not held by Scottish Government, SPS or NHS.The term learning disability covers a wide spectrum of clinical and supportive needs which vary on an individual basis. A holistic, person-centred approach is taken to support people wit…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) adults and (b) children with learning disabilities were in hospital in each of the last five years.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The Scottish Government does not hold data on all adults and children with learning disabilities who have been in hospital over the last five years. Local data will be held by NHS Boards.The Dynamic Support Register (DSR) provides a mechanism for national dat…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that paramedics do not work more than six hours without a break.
Answer · Neil Gray: Following discussions facilitated by the Scottish Government between the Scottish Ambulance Service and trade unions, a working group has been established to seek to resolve the complex issues surrounding rest break compliance. The group will meet fortnightly…
25 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) adults and (b) children with learningdisabilities have been housed in out-of-area accommodation in each of the lastfive years.
Answer · Tom Arthur: The Dynamic Support Register (DSR) provides a mechanism for national data collection on people with learning disabilities and complex care needs. Out-of-area placements are those where the individual is accommodated out with their Health and Social Care Partn…
24 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to implement the World Health Organization’s resolution on reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease, particularly in relation to ensuring equitable access to…
Answer · Jenni Minto: The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all people living in Scotland with long term conditions including Chronic Kidney Disease are able to access the best possible care and support, and benefit from healthcare services that are safe, effective…
20 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect dementia services.
20 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether there has been an assessment of the potential impact on dementia services of any budget reductions by Integration Joint Boards.
Answer · Tom Arthur: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-38765 on 4 July 2025. 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-committees/w…
20 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much Integration Joint Boards have spent on dementia services in each financial year since 2020-21, and what the notional budget is for 2025-26.
Answer · Tom Arthur: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-38764 on 4 July 2025. 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-committees/w…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether any changes have been made to the rules relating to the ministerial use of the Government Car Service; if so, what specific changes were made, and on what date each change was made.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: There has been no change to the principle use of the Government Car Service (GCS). The ministerial code was updated most recently in 2024 providing clarity on the expectation of ministers.The latest version of the ministerial code can be found here: https://w…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what rules were in place in relation to ministerial use of the Government Car Service in 2007, and when any changes to those rules occurred.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: Use of the Government Car Service is governed by the Ministerial Code. The version in 2007 can be found on the National Records of Scotland archive here:https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20180130052300mp_/http:/www.gov.scot/Resource/Doc/47133/0024899.pdf.T…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the practice that a minister could not be both dropped off at and collected from a private or party engagement on the same day, by the Government Car Service, changed, and, if so, when.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The service provided by the Government Car Service (GCS) is one which is governed by the ministerial code. The latest version can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-ministerial-code-2024-edition/.
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) patient, (b) clinical and (c) third sector engagement was undertaken in the long-term conditions framework consultation, and whether it will summarise the feedback given on the strategic direction.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The consultation on a Long Term Conditions Framework is currently live and will close on 20 July.An analysis report, detailing the number of responses and who responded will be published and the results will assist in the development of a Long Term Conditions…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how funding will be allocated to condition-specific projects under the long-term conditions framework.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Funding and resources available will be published as part of the series of Action Plans.We are considering using an evidence based process to determine which improvement work will be prioritised and details of this will form part of the Long Term Conditions F…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent civil servants currently workwithin its (a) cancer policy unit, (b) long-term conditions policy unit, brokendown by condition, and (c) long-term conditions strategy unit.
Answer · Jenni Minto: The number of full-time equivalent civil servants is broken down by policy area and condition as follows:Policy AreaHealth ConditionFull Time Equivalent (FTE) Civil ServantsCancer and Rehabilitation Policy UnitCancer6.61 WTELong Term Conditions Policy UnitHea…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates the long-term conditions framework will have on the role of the current national advisory committees and taskforces that provide clinical leadership to the delivery of strategies.
Answer · Jenni Minto: As we develop our new integrated Long Term Conditions Framework, we will consider how it and its series of action plans are governed and implemented to ensure all conditions are considered and action plans are implemented effectively. Future planning for curr…
18 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what changes will be made to the civil servant resource for conditions such as stroke and heart disease within the long-term conditions policy unit, in light of the publication of the long-term conditions framework.
Answer · Jenni Minto: Allocation of staffing resources are a matter for Scottish Government to determine in accordance with Scottish Government priorities.
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the anticipated timetable is for ministerial consideration of the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks planning application for the development at Balloch.
Answer · Ivan McKee: Once Ministers receive a reporter’s report from the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA), we normally aim to issue decisions on called in applications and recalled appeals within 3 months. The timescale can sometimes increase where there a…
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government which of its ministers will take the decision on the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks planning application.
Answer · Ivan McKee: In my role as Planning Minister, I will take the decision on the Lomond Banks planning appeal.
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what planning applications called in by the Scottish Ministers have yet to be determined, and when they were first submitted for consideration.
Answer · Ivan McKee: The following table sets out the planning applications called in by the Scottish Ministers which have yet to be determined, along with the dates the applications were notified to the Scottish Ministers before they were called in. Decisions by Scottish Ministe…
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether Flamingo Land Lomond Banks will pay for the land at Balloch, and, if so, how much it will pay.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I have asked their Chief Executive, Adrian Gillespie, to contact you directly with a response.
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what agreements are in place between Scottish Enterprise and Flamingo Land Lomond Banks regarding future grants and funding for the development proposal at Balloch.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I have asked their Chief Executive, Adrian Gillespie, to contact you directly with a response.
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much (a) it and (b) Scottish Enterprise has spent on engagement with Flamingo Land Lomond Banks in each year since it first indicated an interest in the site at Balloch.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: I am not aware of any financial spend by the Scottish Government on engagement with Flamingo Land. In terms of Scottish Enterprise spend, this is an operational matter and I have asked their Chief Executive, Adrian Gillespie, to contact you directly with a re…
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether it is appropriate for the Minister for Public Finance to take a decision on the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks planning application at Balloch, in light of the views that he has expressed to the Parliament.
Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government considers that it is entirely appropriate. The Scottish Ministerial Code recognises that I am responsible for taking decisions on behalf of Scottish Ministers collectively on planning cases. In responding to questions in the Parliament…
17 Jun 2025 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether its ministers or officials have met with any consultants operating on behalf of Flamingo Land Lomond Banks; if so, who these consultants were, and when any such discussions took place.
Answer · Ivan McKee: I and Scottish Government planning officials have not been involved in any meetings with any consultants operating on behalf of the appellant. At all times, the Scottish Government is mindful of the principles in the Scottish Ministerial Code.