Parliamentary questions
Patricia Ferguson
1,079 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
13 Jan 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to maximise household resources.
Answer · Michael Matheson: We have funded a number of income maximisation projects to help people claim all the financial support to which they are entitled. Income maximisation checks are also available through the Energy Assistance Package. We have taken the following key actions to …
13 Jan 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to shift resources into early intervention and other action to prevent child poverty.
Answer · Michael Matheson: The Programme for Government and the Government Economic Strategy set out the Scottish Government’s determination to shift resources to invest in early intervention and prevention. This is a long term process which will take place across a range of policy are…
13 Jan 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what investment it has made to eradicate child poverty.
Answer · Michael Matheson: The Programme for Government and the Government Economic Strategy set out the Scottish Government’s determination to shift resources to invest in early intervention and prevention. This is a long-term process which will take place across a range of policy are…
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects the review of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland to be published; whether it will refer the findings to the Education and Culture Committee, and what further steps it will take following publication.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I anticipate that the findings of the review will be published in spring 2012. The Education and Culture Committee have been informed of the review and a commitment has been made to inform them of the outcome.
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on whether there are plans to amend the royal charter of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: There are no immediate plans to amend the Royal Warrant. The option appraisal will look at a range of organisational options for securing the long term future of RCAHMS’ functions and expertise. Any decision about whether or how to amend the Royal Warrant wil…
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has held with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland prior to deciding to review the organisation.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I met the Chair of RCAHMS on 14 September to discuss the potential impact on RCAHMS’ core functions of the 2011 Spending Review. Following further discussions between officials of RCAHMS and Historic Scotland, I met the Chair and Secretary of RCAHMS on 16 Nov…
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what it considers are the core functions of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: RCAHMS core functions include the survey and record for the built and historic environment of Scotland, and responsibility for one of Scotland’s National Collections with archives of national and international importance. The current legal definition of the r…
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the remit is of the review of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The review will be a collaborative process which will: identify the objectives to be met in securing a sustainable long term future for RCAHMS’ functions; identify a range of possible options that might meet those objectives, and assess those options again…
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive which stakeholders will be consulted during the review of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Historic Scotland and RCAHMS are working collaboratively to identify the range of stakeholder interests. The views of interested stakeholders will form an important part of the review process.
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive who decided to review the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and when this decision was made.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I took the decision to commission an options review of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. This decision was announced in parliament on 17 November 2011.
5 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive who are the participants are in the review of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and which of them are representing organisations.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The review is to be carried out jointly by RCAHMS and Historic Scotland on behalf of Scottish Ministers, using external expertise as necessary and taking into account the views of RCAHMS’ stakeholders.
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how the transport infrastructure in the north of Glasgow will benefit as a result of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04344 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure investment in sports and sporting facilities in the north of Glasgow to ensure that local residents benefit from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04344 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that the communities in the north of Glasgow benefit from the requirement that those businesses that gain from the 2014 Commonwealth Games put something back into local communities.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04347 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that businesses in the north of Glasgow benefit from any enhanced business opportunities available as a result of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W–04344 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that residents in the north of Glasgow benefit from the 15,000 volunteering opportunities to support the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04344 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what legacy the north of Glasgow can expect to derive from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04344 on 16 December 2011. 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/parliamentary…
1 Dec 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that the north of Glasgow benefits from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government is committed to maximising the benefits to and creating a lasting legacy for the whole of Scotland from Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. These benefits cut across the four themes of Active, Flourishing, Connected and Sustai…
3 Nov 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council concerning the possible location of enterprise areas in the city.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: Ministers have discussed their overall approach to delivering enterprise areas in Scotland with COSLA’s leaders group. Once the current process for the assessment of individual sites is complete, we will engage further with individual local authorities to det…
3 Nov 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has identified sites in Glasgow for consideration as enterprise areas.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: I can confirm that a number of strategically important sites across Scotland, including potential locations in Glasgow, are currently being assessed for inclusion within Scotland’s Enterprise Areas.
3 Nov 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what agencies are involved in discussions concerning the possible siting of enterprise areas in Glasgow.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: Scottish Enterprise has been closely involved in the identification and ongoing assessment of potential Enterprise Area sites across Scotland, including locations in Glasgow.
3 Nov 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S4W-02900 by Fergus Ewing on 3 October 2011, whether it is now in a position to announce the location of enterprise areas.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: A significant amount of work has been undertaken over recent months, in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise and Highland and Islands Enterprise, to identify and assess potential enterprise area sites against a rigorous set of criteria. Ministers anticipate…
3 Nov 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether decisions on the siting of enterprise areas will be taken solely by ministers.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: Ministers will make decisions on the sites to be included in Scotland’s Enterprise Areas but on the basis of the assessment of potential sites, in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, against a rigorous set of criteria.…
21 Oct 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has regarding the number of (a) women and (b) girls who play football.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally. The member may wish to contact the Scottish Football Association directly for this detailed information: Stewart Regan Chief Executive The Scottish FA Hampden Park Glasgow G42 9AY Tel:…
21 Oct 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it promotes women’s football.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-03555 on 7 November 2011. 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/parliamentar…
21 Oct 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding it provides to women’s football.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government provides strong support to girls and womens football. In the three years from 2008-09, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) was awarded £2.535 million direct from the Scottish Government to deliver a wide range of football opportuni…
5 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met Scottish Enterprise and what issues were discussed concerning Glasgow’s infrastructure.
22 Sep 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the criteria for the selection of the proposed enterprise zones.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government will publish the criteria for the selection of enterprise areas in due course.
22 Sep 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to announce the location of the proposed enterprise zones.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government expects to announce the location of enterprise areas in Scotland in due course.
14 Sep 2011 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council concerning environmental improvement initiatives.