Parliamentary questions
Jackie Baillie
9,397 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many people are employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC).
Answer · Michael Matheson: As of 10 May 2018, the number of people employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is 68.
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many people are employed by the Scottish Police Authority.
Answer · Michael Matheson: The number of staff employed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is 5199.59 FTE as at 31 March 2018. This comprises police, forensics and corporate staff.
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on transferring responsibility for Helensburgh and Lomond in Argyll and Bute from Scottish Enterprise to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Answer · Keith Brown: Argyll and Bute Council, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise met on 14 February 2018 to discuss this matter and are continuing to explore options together.
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it spent on developing growth in social care in 2017-18.
Answer · Shona Robison: In the financial year 2017-18, Scottish Government spent almost half a billion pounds on social care services and integration. This continued to support the delivery of the real Living Wage for adult care workers. The Scottish Government remain committed to …
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Scottish Enterprise should treat women’s enterprise as a growth sector in the Scottish economy.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-16521 on? 15 May 2018. 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/parliamentarybusiness/2…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Scottish Enterprise should treat social care as a growth sector in the Scottish economy.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Social care is a major contributor to the Scottish economy employing more than 200,000 people and making up 7.7% of all Scottish employment. The Scottish Government remain committed to transforming the way we deliver social care services and investing in the …
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it spent developing growth in women’s enterprise in 2017-18.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: Through Scotland CAN DO, we have expressed the ambition to be a world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation: a CAN DO place for business. Projects being taken forward with our partners range from promoting entrepreneurial mindset in schools to support…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has appointed a private equity manager for its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its shareholding is in Burntisland Fabrications, also expressed as a percentage.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has expanded the loan facility made available to BiFab to enable completion of the BOWL contract and convert that loan to a minority equity stake in the new company. The exte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the expected return is on its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the repayment plan is for its loan to Burntisland Fabrications, including the timetable and amounts to be repaid.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what will happen to its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications as the converted loan is repaid.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much lending in total is available for Burntisland Fabrications.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has expanded the loan facility made available to BiFab to enable completion of the BOWL contract and convert that loan to a minority equity stake in the new company. The exte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the conversion of its loan to Burntisland Fabrications into an equity stake, whether it has secured any preferential (a) entitlement to dividends, (b) rights in the event that the company winds up and (c) limited voting rights.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications, whether it has secured or is seeking representation on the company’s board.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the value was of its loan to Buntisland Fabrications that was converted to the minority equity stake.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has expanded the loan facility made available to BiFab to enable completion of the BOWL contract and convert that loan to a minority equity stake in the new company. The exte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what legal advice it sought regarding the conversion of its loan to Burntisland Fabrications into an equity stake, and who provided the advice.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has expanded the loan facility made available to BiFab to enable completion of the BOWL contract and convert that loan to a minority equity stake in the new company. The exte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has (a) taken advice on state aid rules and (b) consulted the European Commission regarding its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has extended the loan facility made available to BiFab, to enable completion of contracts associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Debt under the loan will be converte…
3 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what due diligence was undertaken regarding its equity stake in Burntisland Fabrications, and who carried it out.
Answer · Keith Brown: As I disclosed to the Scottish Parliament on 18 April 2018, the Scottish Government has expanded the loan facility made available to BiFab to enable completion of the BOWL contract and convert that loan to a minority equity stake in the new company. The exte…
2 May 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when finalised figures for the number of assisted companies becoming new or active exporters for 2017-18 will be published by Scottish Development International.
Answer · Keith Brown: Scottish Development International is currently finalising its 2017-18 performance figures and expects these to be published in August 2018.
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it (a) had before and (b) has had since the announcement of the merger proposal with (i) Asda and (ii) Sainsbury’s.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government was made aware of proposals to merge Asda and Sainsbury’s on 30 April 2018 in correspondence from both retailers. My officials have been in regular contact with representatives from both organisations since and I also held a call with …
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any potential store closures and associated job losses arising from the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-16295 on? 15 May 2018. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any potential distribution centre closures and associated job losses arising from the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-16295 on? 15 May 2018. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when its Hosting Services Framework was last competitively tendered.
Answer · Derek Mackay: The 4 year multi-supplier Hosting Services framework was awarded on 21 May 2015. Scottish Government are commencing strategic considerations regarding any future data hosting services.
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to ensure that the Hosting Services Framework continues to deliver value for money, in light of reported major changes in the Scottish datacenter market over the last two years.
Answer · Derek Mackay: The Hosting Services framework was awarded after a highly competitive tender exercise and provided significant market savings. Supplier prices have not increased during the life of the framework. Call-off contracts under the framework are also typically subje…
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it recently extended the Hosting Services Framework without further tendering.
Answer · Derek Mackay: The Hosting Services framework agreement was advertised and awarded with a maximum 4 year duration broken down to an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months. The framework has been used by a wide range of Scottish …
30 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government who is providing the new social security agency's IT system; what key milestones are being used to monitor progress with the system's development, and whether it will provide an update on progress to date.
Answer · Jeane Freeman: 1. Who is providing the new social security agency's IT system. The Scottish Government Social Security Directorate (SGSSD), Chief Digital Officer Division (CDOD), are taking a combined approach to delivering the agency’s IT system. To date they have taken a…
30 Apr 2018 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Asda and Sainsbury’s regarding their merger and any impact this might have on jobs in Scotland.
27 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the expenses incurred by the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board since it was announced.
Answer · Keith Brown: Since the announcement of the Strategic Board on 27 November 2017, the Strategic Board has to date incurred expenses of £4,955.94. This can be broken down as follows: Venue and meeting costs: £3,483.61 Members Remuneration, travel and subsistence claims: £…
27 Apr 2018 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on the Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth since it was announced.
Answer · Keith Brown: Since the Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth was announced in November 2017, all development work has been led by Scottish Government officials. As such, all associated costs have been absorbed by general administrative budgets.