Patricia Ferguson

18 Sep 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many prisoners have been held in the open prison estate in each month since September 2008.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked Mike Ewart, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=113 valign=top > <p align=center >Month</p> </td> <td width=85 vali…

18 Sep 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many prisoners are held in the open prison estate.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked Mike Ewart, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p >The Open Estate population on 21 September 2009 was 244.</p>

16 Sep 2009 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how the 2010-11 budget will assist local communities.

Answer · John Swinney : <i >This question was answered in the Chamber. The answer can be viewed in the Official Report using the following link:</i></p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor0924-01.htm">http://www.scott…

9 Sep 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to be in a position to announce whether it will continue to provide a Town Centre Regeneration Fund in 2010-11.

Answer · Alex Neil: There are no current plans for provision of a Town Centre Regeneration Fund in 2010-11.</p>

9 Sep 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what factors will determine whether a Town Centre Regeneration Fund will be provided in 2010-11.

Answer · Alex Neil: The Town Centre Regeneration Fund was introduced for the financial year 2009-10 only, making £60 million available to town centres across Scotland. There are no current plans for further provision in 2010-11.</p>

9 Sep 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to evaluate the benefit and success of the Town Centre Regeneration Fund before making any decision on continuing the fund in 2010-11.

Answer · Alex Neil: While there are currently no plans for a continuation of the fund in 2010-11, the impact of the fund will be evaluated and good practice captured.</p>

19 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the First Minister declined an invitation to meet with the chief executive of Diageo between 2 and 9 July 2009 and, if so, what the reasons were for this.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26569 on 18 September 2009. 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/Ap…

19 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will provide a substantive response to question S3W-25698 which was due for answer on 6 August 2009.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25698 on 24 August 2009. 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…

19 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-25712 by John Swinney on 4 August 2009, whether any of its officials were present at any meeting held between 2 and 9 July 2009 with the chief executive of Diageo at which the First Minister or a minister was not in attendance and, if so, who attende…

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26569 on 18 September 2009. 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/Ap…

19 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-25711 by John Swinney on 4 August 2009, whether any of its officials arranged a meeting held between 2 and 9 July 2009 with the chief executive of Diageo at which the First Minister or a minister was not present and, if so, who attended.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26569 on 18 September 2009. 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/Ap…

19 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-25710 by John Swinney on 4 August 2009, who arranged any meeting involving the First Minister, a minister or a substitute with the chief executive of Diageo that took place between 2 and 9 July 2009.

Answer · John Swinney: The First Minister asked for a meeting with Paul Walsh when he met with Diageo on Thursday 2 July, and when he spoke to Mr Walsh on the telephone later the same day. Mr Walsh agreed to meet the First Minister on his return from China.</p>

4 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many death certificates issued for patients dying in hospitals in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area in 2008-09 have subsequently been amended to show Clostridium difficile as a contributory factor in the cause of death.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26272 on 26 August 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:</p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliame…

4 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many death certificates issued for patients dying in hospitals in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area in 2008-09 have subsequently been amended to show Clostridium difficile as the cause of death

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The General Register Office for Scotland (GROS) has confirmed that one death certificate was amended during the reporting period 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009 to show Clostridium difficile as cause of death. No changes were recorded to show Clostridium diffic…

4 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance it has issued to NHS boards as to the circumstances in which Clostridium difficile should be recorded as the contributory factor in the death of a patient.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26270 on 26 August 2009. 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/Apps…

4 Aug 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance it has issued to NHS boards as to the circumstances in which Clostridium difficile should be recorded as the cause of death of a patient.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: All NHS boards were asked to review their local guidance for death certification following the Clostridium difficile outbreak at the Vale of Leven Hospital.</p> <p >The Scottish Government has also developed national guidance on the completion of death certi…

17 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will announce the successful bids for the first tranche of town centre regeneration funding.

Answer · Alex Neil: We anticipate being in a position to announce successful bids around the end of July 2009.</p>

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any of its officials was present at any recent meeting with the chief executive of Diageo at which the First Minster or a minister was not in attendance and, if so, who attended.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any of its officials has arranged a recent meeting with the chief executive of Diageo at which the First Minister or a minister was not present and, if so, who attended.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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/…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive who arranged any meeting involving the First Minister, a minister or a substitute with the chief executive of Diageo that has taken place in the last two weeks.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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/…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it was necessary for a substitute to represent the First Minister at any recent meeting with the chief executive of Diageo and, if so, who the substitute was and who else was present.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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/…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether a recent meeting between the First Minister and the chief executive of Diageo has taken place and, if so, when this meeting occurred and who was present.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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/…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the chief executive of Diageo agreed to a meeting with the First Minister to discuss the company’s proposals concerning its operations in Glasgow and Kilmarnock and, if so, when such an agreement was received.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25706 on 4 August 2009. 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/…

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the First Minister has sought a meeting with the chief executive of Diageo to discuss the company’s proposals concerning its operation in Glasgow and Kilmarnock and, if so, when this request was made.

Answer · John Swinney: The First Minister asked for a meeting with Paul Walsh when he met with Diageo on Thursday 2 July, and when he spoke to Mr Walsh on the telephone later the same day. Mr Walsh agreed to meet the First Minister on his return from China.</p> <p >A meeting took …

9 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what engagements the First Minister undertook on 8 July 2009.

Answer · John Swinney: On 7 July the First Minister undertook a range of parliamentary engagements. He also met with Lord MacFarlane, the Honorary Life President of Diageo, in London. On 8 July the First Minister undertook a range of parliamentary engagements but none as First Mini…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what has been achieved as a result of any discussion between Scottish Enterprise and Diageo concerning the proposed closure of its facilities at Port Dundas.

Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25520 on 29 July 2009. 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/B…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what has been achieved as a result of any discussion it has had with Diageo concerning the proposed closure of its Port Dundas distillery and bottling plant.

Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25520 on 29 July 2009. 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/B…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what talks have taken place with Diageo concerning the proposed closure of its distillery and cooperage in Port Dundas, Glasgow.

Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25520 on 29 July 2009. 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/B…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when Scottish Enterprise was advised that Diageo proposed to make large-scale redundancies at Port Dundas in Glasgow.

Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25520 on 29 July 2009. 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/B…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it was advised that Diageo was proposing to make large scale redundancies at Port Dundas, Glasgow.

Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-25520 on 29 July 2009. 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/B…

2 Jul 2009 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the bereaved families and survivors of the Stockline disaster will be given sight of Lord Gill’s report into the disaster prior to its publication.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The report will be published jointly by the Scottish ministers and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. It will be laid before the Scottish and UK Parliaments on the day of publication. We understand that the inquiry team will be making arrangements …