Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Marilyn Livingstone

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At a glance Marilyn Livingstone was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions248 tabled

Marilyn Livingstone has tabled 248 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive how it is working with stakeholders to combat coastal erosion. 10 Mar 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it is working with stakeholders to combat coastal erosion.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 10 Mar 2011

We support the efforts of local authorities who, under the Coast Protection Act 1949, may take any measures they consider necessary or expedient to protect any land in their area from coastal erosion.

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that the frontline service provided by the Fife Fire and Rescue Servic… 12 Jan 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that the frontline service provided by the Fife Fire and Rescue Service will be maintained despite the recruitment freeze, reduced numbers of operational firefighters and continued budget pressures on the local authority.

Answer · Fergus Ewing · 21 Jan 2011

In our statement on 12 January 2011, we set out the Scottish Government''s ambitions for improving the performance, local accountability and financial sustainability of Scotland''s fire and rescue services. I understand that Fife Fire and Rescue Service is now facing cuts in its funding which may have an impact on frontline delivery this year. Operational decisions are a matter for individual fire authorities. However, this situation clearly demonstrates why the Scottish Government is about to consult on options for structural reform of the Fire and Rescue Services. Only by doing so will we ensure that the frontline services that are of importance to the public in Fife, and throughout Scotland, are protected.

To ask the Scottish Executive how many closures of hospital accident and emergency units due to staff shortages in the … 20 Dec 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many closures of hospital accident and emergency units due to staff shortages in the last year have been attributed to the impact of the European working time directive.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon · 20 Jan 2011

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-38463 on 20 January 2011. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx">http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx</a>.

To ask the Scottish Executive how many hospital accident and emergency units have been forced to close in the last year… 20 Dec 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many hospital accident and emergency units have been forced to close in the last year due to staff shortages.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon · 20 Jan 2011

The information requested is not available centrally due to the number and complexity of both core and non-core sites, as indicated in the response to S3W-38462 on 20 January 2011. It should be noted that many emergency departments work in local and regional networks to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to address demand in unscheduled admissions. As such, emergency departments may close to admissions for short periods with relevant referrals directed to a nearby facility. NHS boards have established and robust protocols in place for such activity which is largely linked to increased demand for the service, as opposed to a shortage of appropriate staff. NHS boards also have effective strategic plans in place to ensure that services are appropriately staffed and remain fit for purpose. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx">http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx</a>.

To ask the Scottish Executive how many hospitals have accident and emergency units. 20 Dec 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many hospitals have accident and emergency units.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon · 20 Jan 2011

ISD Scotland has historically classified Emergency Departments as either core or non-core sites. Core sites include all Emergency Departments within large hospitals. It is important to note that, according to this classification, some core sites are large minor injuries units, such as the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Non-core sites include minor injuries units, small hospitals with paper-based administration systems and health centres in rural areas that carry out Emergency Department related activity. ISD Scotland has confirmed that there are 37 core Emergency Departments in Scotland, and 59 non-core Emergency Departments.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will meet NHS Fife should seasonal pressures on delayed discharges result in a… 30 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will meet NHS Fife should seasonal pressures on delayed discharges result in an increase in waiting times for inpatient and day-cases and at accident and emergency services.

Answer · Shona Robison · 8 Dec 2010

Ministers are in regular contact with all NHS boards. I recently met with the Chair of NHS Fife and we discussed the current delayed discharge situation. We are both clear that the current position is not good enough and NHS Fife is working closely with Fife Council, and with the help of the Joint Improvement Team, to resolve this.

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take in circumstances where seasonal pressures on delayed discharges … 30 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take in circumstances where seasonal pressures on delayed discharges lead to difficulties in managing emergency admissions in NHS Fife.

Answer · Shona Robison · 8 Dec 2010

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-37947 on 8 December 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx">http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx</a>.

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to prevent the rate of delayed discharges in Fife being exacerba… 30 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to prevent the rate of delayed discharges in Fife being exacerbated by problems associated with winter.

Answer · Shona Robison · 8 Dec 2010

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Motions lodged109 lodged

17 Mar 2011	40 Years of Victoria Radio Network	7 sig.
1 Mar 2011	Kirkcaldy Girls Out Loud	3 sig.
25 Feb 2011	Congratulations to the Cottage Family Centre	10 sig.
16 Feb 2011	Coordination Centre at Fife Ness	8 sig.
3 Feb 2011	Congratulations to Kinghorn Lifeboat Station	14 sig.
27 Jan 2011	West Wemyss Monument to Local Heroes	18 sig.

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Seat & career3 seats held

Kirkcaldy Constituency MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
Kirkcaldy Constituency MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
Kirkcaldy Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 1999 – 31 Mar 2003

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.