Linda Fabiani

7 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the single police force will take over liabilities in relation to tribunals that are current at the time of transfer of responsibility from regional police authorities.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Yes.

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-09801 by Aileen Campbell on 18 October 2012, when it expects the findings of the UK Government's evaluation of the policy to be available.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: We have been advised by the UK Border Agency that the report will be publicly made available around March 2013.

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether personnel from any NHS board have been involved in work with families with children who have been held at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre since 1 May 2010 and, if so, on how many occasions and on what dates.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally, however, we are seeking to establish the position and, if possible, will share this information with the member at the first opportunity. The Scottish Government, remains opposed to detaining …

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether personnel from the social work department of any local authority have been involved in the transfer of asylum-seeking families with children to or from the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre since 1 May 2010 and, if so, on how many occasions and on what dates.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally, however, we are seeking to establish the position and, if possible, will share this information with the member at the first opportunity. The Scottish Government, remains opposed to detaining …

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether Scottish police force personnel have been involved in the transfer of asylum-seeking families with children to or from the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre since 1 May 2010 and, if so, on how many occasions and on what dates.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government does not hold this management information centrally, however, the Scottish Government remains opposed to detaining any children of asylum seekers anywhere in the UK, including those who may be transferred from Scotland, and urge the UK…

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether personnel from the social work or education departments of any local authority have been involved in work with families with children who have been held at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre since 1 May 2010 and, if so, on how many occasions and on what dates.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally, however, we are seeking to establish the position and, if possible, will share this information with the member at the first opportunity. The Scottish Government, remains opposed to detaining …

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether any Scottish police force personnel have been involved in the forcible removal of asylum-seeking families with children from domestic addresses in Scotland and, if so, on how many occasions and on what dates, since 1 May 2010.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Linda Fabiani (East Kilbride) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government whether any Scottish police force personnel have been involved in the forcible removal of asylum-seeking families with children from domestic addresses in Scotland and i…

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S3W-33599 by Michael Russell on 27 May 2010, what information it has received from the UK Government regarding its comprehensive review of detention of children.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government was notified of the publication of Review into ending the detention of children for immigration purposes on 16 December 2010. A copy of the report has been added to the Scottish Parliament’s Reference Centre under (Bib. number 54476).

6 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S3W-33599 by Michael Russell on 27 May 2010, what information it has received from the UK Government regarding the ending of detention of children and dawn raids following its letters to the Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Immigration dated…

Answer · Aileen Campbell: Responses were received on 26 May 2010 and 9 June 2010 in response to the letters sent to Theresa May and Damian Green. One of these responses sets out that the UK Government ended the overnight detention of families with children at Dungavel House on 19 May …

9 Oct 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what changes there will be to the terms of employment for police officers who are transferred to the single police force.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: We do not intend to make changes to police officers terms and conditions when they transfer to the Police Service of Scotland.

9 Oct 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the terms of employment for police officers are uniform across forces.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Police officers are “office holders” not employees and their terms and conditions are set out primarily in the Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004 that apply equally to all police officers in Scotland.

9 Oct 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the terms of employment for police officers comply with human rights legislation.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Police officers are “office holders” not employees. Their terms and conditions are set out primarily in the Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and those Regulations were scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament's Subordinate Legislation Committee which, in acco…

23 Sep 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S3W-33599 by Michael Russell on 27 May 2010, whether (a) detention of children in Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre, (b) the transfer of children of asylum seekers from Scotland to detention elsewhere in the UK and (c) dawn raids in Scotland has/have …

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government does not hold the information requested due to this being a reserved matter and therefore for the UK Government to respond to. The Scottish Government continues to be opposed to the detention of children for immigration purposes. My o…

6 Sep 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether a record is kept of how many victims of child abuse are also young carers and, if so, how many such cases there have been in each of the last five years.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: This information is not held by the Scottish Government. If the victim of child abuse is a young carer, then the usual local child protection procedures should apply.

3 Sep 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it assists local authorities ensure that childcare places are available for working parents.

3 Sep 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the proposed closure of the Rolls Royce plant in East Kilbride.

27 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how young people who are not in education can access careers advice.

Answer · Angela Constance: Young people who are not in education can access all of Skills Development Scotland’s career services by visiting an SDS centre, by using the SDS telephone contact centre or by accessing online services through My World of Work. Young people not in education…

13 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria will be considered in deciding where to target the next roll-out of broadband.

6 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress Healthcare Improvement Scotland is making in carrying out care inspections for older people.

30 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the single police force will take over liabilities in relation to tribunals that are current at the time of transfer of responsibility from regional police authorities.

18 Apr 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much support has been given to businesses in East Kilbride by the small business bonus scheme.

14 Mar 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what good practice guidelines are given to NHS boards for handling medical negligence complaints.

7 Mar 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what procedures are followed in relation to police officers under investigation.

22 Feb 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what input companies can have in the operation of apprenticeship schemes in their areas.

11 Jan 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether national guidelines are issued in relation to testing for dyslexia.

14 Dec 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether consideration is being given to producing national guidance on dermatology services.

30 Nov 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what initiatives there are to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer to allow early diagnosis and treatment.

26 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how the level of non-domestic rates impacts on post offices in light of their role in local communities.

10 Sep 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it is giving to the August 2011 briefing by Friends of the Earth Scotland, WWF Scotland and Oxfam Scotland on the revision of the National Performance Framework.

Answer · John Swinney: On 12 September, we published our new Government Economic Strategy which reaffirms our commitment to our central purpose of delivering faster, sustainable economic growth with opportunities for all people across Scotland to flourish. The new Strategy informs …

4 Aug 2011 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the Registrar General will publish his annual report for 2010.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Scotland’s Population 2010: the Registrar General’s Annual Review of Demographic Trends is published today. The report contains information about births, deaths and marriages during the year, together with other demographic information. A copy of the report i…