Nanette Milne

18 Jun 2003 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to improve the quality and availability of information for patients diagnosed with diabetes.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: Patient information is recognised in the Scottish Diabetes Framework as an essential part of diabetes care. The objective is for all people with diabetes and their carers to have access to information which is relevant, consistent and appropriate to their nee…

10 Jun 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will implement the commitments in Strategy for Carers in Scotland within the resources available and without placing any additional pressure on local authorities.

Answer · Tom McCabe: Much has been achieved already to implement the commitments set out in the Carers Strategy, and the resources available to local authorities to support carers and provide respite care have more than quadrupled over the past five years. We will continue to wor…

3 Jun 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many planning applications for wind farms were (a) lodged and (b) approved in the (i) Moray, (ii) Aberdeenshire and (iii) Angus council area in each of the seven years up to and including 2002.

Answer · Mary Mulligan: The registration and determination of planning applications for wind turbines is generally a matter for planning authorities. The detailed information requested is not held centrally but can be obtained from the councils concerned. The Scottish Executive inte…

19 May 2003 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will meet representatives of the Scottish Agricultural College.

Answer · Ross Finnie: The Executive meets regularly with the college to discuss a range of matters relating to the research, education and advisory services it commissions from the college.