Maureen Watt

1 Oct 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the finding that, according to the Vibrant Economy Index that was published on 18 September 2018, Aberdeen City and Shire are ranked "very high" for economic vibrancy and "very high" for inclusion and equality.

Answer · Derek Mackay: The Scottish Government welcomes the asset-based approach used in the Vibrant Economy Index. A range of evidence is used to inform policy development and implementation, and to assess the assets and needs of Scotland's people and places.

18 Sep 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the fish processing industry regarding the impact of Brexit on people from the EU working in the sector.

5 Nov 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the livestock haulage industry regarding maximum driving hours and staffing challenges for livestock transporters.

1 Oct 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the effectiveness of the arrangements relating to the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 and their operation.

17 Sep 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in reducing the number of senior managers in the NHS.

18 Aug 2014 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the finding in the report by N-56 that North Sea oil and gas revenues could be six times higher than the Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast.

12 Aug 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken following Shell's announcement on 8 August 2014 of around 250 job losses in Aberdeen and whether Partnership Action for Continuing Employment has been involved.

Answer · John Swinney: We recognise this will be a difficult time for the employees who are affected by this announcement and for their families. The Scottish Government will provide assistance to those employees through our initiative for responding to redundancy situations, Partn…

6 Aug 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on the construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

18 Jun 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on plans for a new secondary school at Bobby Calder Park in Cove in Aberdeen. 

Answer · Alasdair Allan: I am pleased to inform the member that Bobby Calder Park has been identified by Aberdeen City Council as the location of the new secondary school to replace the existing Torry and Kincorth Academies, through the government’s school building programme, Scotlan…

27 May 2014 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the development of plans for the rail system.

Answer · Keith Brown: I can confirm that after rigorous evaluation it is the intent to award the Caledonian Sleeper franchise to Serco Caledonian Sleepers Limited. The London Stock Exchange was notified by the successful bidder prior to markets opening on 28 May 2014. The franchis…

6 May 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether Scotland's universities will continue to benefit from research funding from outside the country in the event of a Yes vote in the independence referendum.

23 Apr 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it considers the long-term impact of the UK Government’s cap on welfare spending will be for older people in Scotland.

26 Mar 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when ministers last met representatives of Aberdeen City Council and what issues were discussed.

20 Mar 2014 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress made in relation to its International Development Small Grants Programme.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I am pleased to announce that funding amounting to a total of £431,279 will be provided to the 11 projects from our Small Grants Programme 2014-15 for projects to commence in April 2014. Total amount of funding Type of Grant Total Recommendation Project …

10 Mar 2014 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the recent visit by the Minister for External Affairs and International Development to Malawi and Zambia.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I visited Malawi and Zambia from 21 to 28 January 2014.There were a number of strategic aims to my visit: Firstly, in Malawi and Zambia, I represented Scotland to welcome the arrival of the Queen’s Baton, and accompanied it on its journey to Zambia. Secondl…

17 Feb 2014 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister when the Scottish Government last met representatives of COSLA and what issues were discussed.

12 Feb 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what lessons Scottish agencies can learn from the extreme flooding in the south of England.

21 Jan 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what role oil and gas revenues will play in any post-referendum negotiations with the UK Government.

11 Dec 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the devolution of air passenger duty would have on the economy and the integration of modes of transport.

3 Dec 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the state of cleanliness at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.

19 Nov 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has received regarding a weighting allowance for public sector workers in the Aberdeen travel to work area.

13 Nov 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Aberdeen City Council regarding transport issues.

5 Nov 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Community Transport Association and what assistance it can provide to this sector, in light of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee's report on community transport.

2 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what economic opportunities will arise from the decommissioning of oil and gas installations.

9 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Grampian and what issues were discussed.

2 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met fishing representatives from North East Scotland and what issues were discussed.

4 Jul 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many women have consulted their GP regarding breast cancer symptoms in the last five years, broken down by NHS board area.

Answer · Alex Neil: NHS Information Services Division (ISD) published information on 26 March 2013, in relation to GP consultations for breast symptoms and this can be found at: http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/General-Practice/Publications/index.asp?ID=1061. The data …

22 May 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its review of the European public procurement directive and what implications the directive might have on the introduction of the proposed procurement reform bill.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The timetable for agreement of a revised European Procurement Directive has slipped from December 2012 to what is now expected to be autumn of this year at the earliest. The revised Directive is the subject of on-going negotiations between the Presidency, Eur…

13 May 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with universities and colleges regarding demand from international students for courses that develop skills for the oil and gas sector.

8 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Aberdeenshire Council regarding education issues.