Parliamentary questions
Rhoda Grant
2,396 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified doctors were recruited in NHS Orkney in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009, (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39914 on 10 March 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/…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified doctors were recruited in NHS Grampian in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009, (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39914 on 10 March 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/…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified doctors were recruited in NHS Highland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009, (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Recruitment of newly qualified doctors into Foundation Programmes in NHSScotland is managed centrally by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) which liaises with individual health boards about where those junior doctors should be placed.</p> <p >The following tab…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified midwives were recruited in NHS Shetland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Since 2007, NHS Shetland has employed one newly qualified midwife and that was in 2008.</p>
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified midwives were recruited in NHS Western Isles in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Since 2007, one newly qualified midwife has been employed by NHS Western Isles.</p>
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified midwives were recruited in NHS Orkney in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: There have been no newly qualified midwives employed by NHS Orkney since 2007: </p> <p >It is for NHS boards to determine their workforce requirements based on the clinical needs of the population and service developments in their area.</p>
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified midwives were recruited in NHS Grampian in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified midwives employed in NHS Grampian since 2007 is as follows:</p> <p align=left >2007 “ 17</p> <p align=left >2008 “ 9</p> <p align=left >2009 “ 7</p> <p align=left >2010 “ 9</p> <p >2011 “ 1.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified midwives were recruited in NHS Highland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified midwives employed in NHS Highland since 2007 is as follows</p> <p >2007 “ 2</p> <p >2008 “ 1</p> <p >2009 “ 0</p> <p >2010 “ 6</p> <p >2011 “ 1.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses and midwives in 2011 is on-going…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified nurses were recruited in NHS Shetland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified nurses employed by NHS Shetland since 2007 is as follows:</p> <p align=left >2007 - 3</p> <p align=left >2008 - 7</p> <p align=left >2009 - 10</p> <p align=left >2010 “ 2.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses an…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified nurses were recruited in NHS Western Isles in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified nurses employed in NHS Western Isles since 2007 is as follows</p> <p >2007 “ 1</p> <p >2008 “ 3</p> <p >2009 “ 1</p> <p >2010 “ 6</p> <p >2011 “ 0.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses and midwives in 2011 is on-go…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified nurses were recruited in NHS Orkney in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified nurses employed in NHS Orkney since 2007 is as follows</p> <p >2007 “ 0</p> <p >2008 “ 2</p> <p >2009 “ 4</p> <p >2010 “ 1</p> <p >2011 “ 0.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses and midwives in 2011 is on-going.</p…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified nurses were recruited in NHS Grampian in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified nurses employed in NHS Grampian since 2007 is as follows:</p> <p >2007 “ 83</p> <p >2008 “ 223</p> <p >2009 “ 183</p> <p >2010 “ 15</p> <p >2011 “ 17.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses and midwives in 2011 is on…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many newly qualified nurses were recruited in NHS Highland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The number of newly-qualified nurses employed in NHS Highland since 2007 is as follows: </p> <p >2007 “ 30</p> <p >2008 “ 54</p> <p >2009 “ 35</p> <p >2010 “ 22</p> <p >2011 “ 21.</p> <p >Recruitment of newly-qualified nurses and midwives in 2011 is on-…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dental therapists were (a) recruited and (b) trained in NHS Shetland in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008, (iii) 2009 and (iv) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39899 on 3 March 2011. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:</b></p> <p >http://www:scottish.parliament.uk/Ap…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dental therapists were (a) recruited and (b) trained in NHS Western Isles in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008, (iii) 2009 and (iv) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39899 on 3 March 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/Apps2/Business/…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dental therapists were (a) recruited and (b) trained in NHS Orkney in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008, (iii) 2009 and (iv) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39899 on 3 March 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/Apps2/Business/…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dental therapists were recruited and trained in NHS Grampian in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-39899 on 3 March 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/Apps2/Business/…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many dental therapists were recruited and trained in NHS Highland in (a) 2007, (b) 2008, (c) 2009 and (d) 2010 and how many have been recruited in 2011 to date.
Answer · Shona Robison: The information requested on the recruitment of dental therapists by NHS boards is not centrally held.</b></p> <p >NHS boards assist with training dental hygienists/therapists through facilitating direct clinical experience with NHS patients. Information on …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) independent and (b) salaried dentists in the Highlands and Islands area received the £9,000 remote areas allowance in each of the last three years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The number of (a) independent and (b) salaried dentists in the Highland and Islands area who received the £9,000 remote areas allowance in each of the last three years for which information is available is shown in the following table:</p> <table border=1 c…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it is improving access to NHS dentistry in rural and remote areas.
Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government has taken significant steps through a series of measures to increase access to NHS dentistry in rural and remote areas.</p> <p >In the period 31 March 2007 to 31 December 2010 dental registrations have increased by 1.15 million.</p> …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expenditure on hospital drugs has been in NHS Grampian in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The hospital services drug expenditure for the last four years at NHS Grampian:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td valign=top > <p align=center >Year</p> </td> <td valign=top > <p align=center >Amount</p> <p align=c…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expenditure on hospital drugs has been in NHS Western Isles in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The hospital services drug expenditure for the last four years at NHS Western Isles:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <thead> <tr > <td valign=top > <p align=center >Year</p> </td> <td valign=top > <p align=center >Amou…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expenditure on hospital drugs has been in NHS Shetland in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The hospital services drug expenditure for the last four years at NHS Shetland:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=71 valign=top > <p align=center >Year</p> </td> <td width=99 valign=top > <p align=center >Amount…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expenditure on hospital drugs has been in NHS Orkney in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The hospital services drug expenditure for the last four years at NHS Orkney:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <thead> <tr > <td width=71 valign=top > <p align=center >Year</p> </td> <td width=80 valign=top > <p align=c…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expenditure on hospital drugs has been in NHS Highland in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The hospital services drug expenditure for the last four years at NHS Highland:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <thead> <tr > <td width=71 valign=top > <p align=center >Year</p> </td> <td width=80 valign=top > <p align…
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been for drugs prescribed for diabetes treatment in NHS Grampian in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the gross ingredient cost for drugs defined by the British National Formulary as involved in the treatment of diabetes dispensed in the community by community pharmacists and dispensing doctors for the financial years ended 31 March …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been for drugs prescribed for diabetes treatment in NHS Western Isles in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the gross ingredient cost for drugs defined by the British National Formulary as involved in the treatment of diabetes dispensed in the community by community pharmacists and dispensing doctors for the financial years ended 31 March …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been for drugs prescribed for diabetes treatment in NHS Shetland in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the gross ingredient cost for drugs defined by the British National Formulary as involved in the treatment of diabetes dispensed in the community by community pharmacists and dispensing doctors for the financial years ended 31 March …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been for drugs prescribed for diabetes treatment in NHS Orkney in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the gross ingredient cost for drugs defined by the British National Formulary as involved in the treatment of diabetes dispensed in the community-by-community pharmacists and dispensing doctors for the financial years ended 31 March …
24 Feb 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost has been for drugs prescribed for diabetes treatment in NHS Highland in each of the last four years for which information is available.
Answer · Shona Robison: The following table shows the gross ingredient cost for drugs defined by the British National Formulary as involved in the treatment of diabetes dispensed in the community by community pharmacists and dispensing doctors for the financial years ended 31 March …