Roseanna Cunningham

9 Dec 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the membership and remit is of the committee examining the provision of neurosurgical services in Scotland; when it is expected to report, and whether implementation of any recommendations will be delayed until after the conclusion, and consideration, of the review of the National Fr…

Answer · Andy Kerr: The committee to which the member refers is a sub-group of the National Framework for Service Change and accordingly it’s conclusions will form part of the report that Scottish ministers commissioned from David Kerr and his Advisory Group. The remit of the su…

1 Dec 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S2W-11112 and S2W-12247 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November and Malcolm Chisholm on 29 November 2004, whether the Finance Committee's report on the relocation of public sector jobs has been made available to the Department for Work and Pensions and, if …

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Finance Committee Report on the relocation of public sector jobs has recently been made available to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). I will ensure any response received from the department will be made available through the Parliament’s Refere…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11806 by Mr Tom McCabe on 10 November 2004, what mechanisms are being used to keep businesses informed of procurement and sponsorship opportunities.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Scottish Executive and its agencies are working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, who are responsible for procurement and sponsorship issues, to promote the interests of local businesses. The Scottish Executive is also liaising closely wit…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11759 by Rhona Brankin on 9 November 2004, what the number of carers over 18 is in each local authority area represented as a percentage of the local authority population.

Answer · Rhona Brankin: The 2001 Census asked questions on unpaid care for the first time. The following table sets out the number of carers aged 18 and over, for each local authority area, irrespective of whether the person they care for lives with them. The numbers are slightly hi…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11684 by Mr Tom McCabe on 8 November 2004, how much funding was allocated to each local authority under the quality of life fund in (a) 2002-03 and (b) 2003-04.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The table below shows the allocation of Quality of Life funding to local authorities for the years 2002-03 and 2003-04.</p><table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3> <thead> <tr> <td> <p align=center>Local Authority</p> </td> <td> <p align=cente…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many proposals for additional railway track are being considered and for which areas.

Answer · Nicol Stephen: The table sets out the new or re-opened lines being taken forward by the Scottish Executive under project commitments in the Scottish Executive’s Partnership Agreement:</p><table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3> <thead> <tr> <td> <p>Project Under C…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many requests to reopen railway stations are under consideration and where such stations are located.

Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Scottish Executive does not hold comprehensive information on all station reopening proposals as these are often developed and promoted, in the first instance, by the relevant local authority or regional transport partnership. The following stations are h…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many NHS dental patients have been deregistered in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board area.

Answer · Rhona Brankin: The information is provided inthe following table , which show all NHS patients whose registration status indicated“withdrawn”.</p><p class=MsoHeader>Number of NHS Patients whoseRegistration Status Shows “Withdrawn”¹; April 1999 to March 2004</p><t…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many NHS dental practices have closed in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board area.

Answer · Rhona Brankin: The information is shown in the table below. Dental practices that ceased providing NHS general dental services for a temporary period only may be included in these figures. For comparison the number of dental practices in Scotland that have commenced providi…

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many NHS employees’ salaries will be reduced as a result of rebanding under Agenda for Change.

Answer · Andy Kerr: No NHS employee’s salary will be reduced as a result of rebanding under Agenda for Change. Protection arrangements will apply to ensure that no member of staff receives a reduction.</p>

19 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11033 by Mr Andy Kerr on 8 November 2004, how many allied health professionals were occupational therapists in each year since 1999, broken down by NHS board.

Answer · Andy Kerr: Information on staff in post in NHS Scotland is published on the Scottish Health Statistics website under Workforce Statistics, at <b><a href="http://www.isdscotland.org/workforce">www.isdscotland.org/workforce</a></b>.</p><p>Section F gives details of Allied…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11120 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 Summit, what work is being undertaken by the local enterprise network to provide information and assistance to Scottish businesses in respect of the summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: I refer the member to the question S2W–12226 answered on 16 December 2004. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at:</p><p><ahref="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11120 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 Summit, what work is being carried out by Scottish Enterprise to provide information and assistance to Scottish businesses in respect of the summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. However, the enterprise networks (represented by Scottish Enterprise Tayside) are working with the Executive to support the preparations for the G8 Summit and to provide information and assistance to Scot…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11118 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 summit, what extra funding is available to Tayside Police to assist in managing the summit.

Answer · Cathy Jamieson: Additional funding will be made available to Tayside Police in connection with policing the G8 Summit in 2005 and a group involving representatives from UK Government departments, Tayside Police and the Executive has been set up to monitor and assess the addi…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11117 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 summit, how many of the activities currently being considered will be held in the Perth and Kinross Council area.

Answer · Tom McCabe: Perth and Kinross Council is working with local partners to develop a programme of events linked to the G8 Summit that will take place throughout Perthshire between now and July 2005. The first of these, a reception to promote local trade links with Japan, to…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11116 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 summit, what national and local opportunities and events will be held aimed at showcasing Scottish businesses and products and raising the profile of Scotland internationally.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The G8 Summit is a tremendous opportunity for Scotland to promote itself to an international audience and to demonstrate its capability of hosting prestigious events.</p><p>Plans for Scottish activities connected to the summit are gathering pace and conversat…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-11116 by Mr Tom McCabe on 1 November 2004 regarding the hosting of the G8 summit, what the current circulation is in Scotland of the Official Journal of the European Union.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Executive does not hold information regarding the circulation of the <i>Official Journal of the European Union</i> (OJEU). However, OJEU is published on-line and can be accessed free of charge. Contract opportunities published in the Journal can also be a…

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what rules and procedures will be followed when decisions on procurement are made in relation to the hosting of the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The rules and procedures governing procurement in relation to the G8 Summit at Gleneagles Hotel in July next year are matters for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</p>

12 Nov 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what aspects of VisitScotland’s marketing strategy are specifically designed to maximise the tourism opportunities afforded by the hosting of the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in 2005.

Answer · Patricia Ferguson: A VisitScotland team is working to maximise the benefits which will arise for Scotland from our hosting the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, and VisitScotland is also contributing to the Executive’s own planning for the event. The aim is touse the substantial media p…

28 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what role the First Minister will play in the 2005 G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: Plans for the First Minister’s involvement at the G8 summit are under discussion and announcements will be made in due course.</p>

28 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on behalf of businesses and organisations in the Perthshire and Kinross area to ensure that products and services for the 2005 G8 Summit at Gleneagles are sourced as locally as possible.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Scottish Executive and its agencies are working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to promote the interests of local businesses. They are identifying local suppliers and keeping businesses informed of procurement and sponsorship opportunitie…

28 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment has been made of the environmental impact of the 2005 G8 Summit on Perthshire and Kinross.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The G8 Summit is a UK Government event. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, working with colleagues in the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs, is looking at the environmental impact of the summit and will work with the Scottish Executive t…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, whether it will list the businesses throughout Scotland with whom it is working closely in advance of the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Scottish Executive is liaising closely with the main business representative organisations including CBI Scotland, the Institute of Directors, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Scottish Council for Development and Industry and the Federation of Small Bus…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, whether it will list the non-governmental organisations with whom it is working closely in advance of the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Scottish Executive is in regular contact with a broad range of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in its daily work. In advance of next year’s G8 summit officials have made specific contact with the following organisations to explain the role Scottish …

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, what arrangements are being made to compensate those businesses or individuals in the Perth and Kinross area who suffer loss as a direct result of the hosting of the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Executive is committed to ensuring that the summit at Gleneagles and the surrounding area is safe and secure. Scottish police forces have considerable experience of managing large-scale events and are well equipped to cope with the security operation. Tay…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, whether it intends to host specific events at, or in advance of, the G8 Summit and, if so, where such events will be held.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The G8 Summit in Gleneagles is a tremendous opportunity for the people of Scotland to showcase all aspects of Scottish talent and expertise. It is also a very good opportunity to bring together those in Scotland who wish to debate the themes of the summit, na…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, what arrangements will be made to ensure that businesses based in Perth and Kinross benefit from the hosting of the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: The Scottish Executive is working closely with the UK Government, the Scottish Enterprise Networks, Perth and Kinross Council, VisitScotland and the main business representative organisations to ensure Scottish businesses benefit from the economic and present…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10724 by Mr Andy Kerr on 29 September 2004, what support will be given to Perth and Kinross Council to prepare for the G8 Summit.

Answer · Tom McCabe: Scottish Ministers are committed to ensuring that the G8 Summit is successful. We welcome all the steps which Perth and Kinross Council are taking with others to that end. Executive and Foreign and Commonwealth officials are working closely with the council a…

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the total cost of NHS consultations has been in each of the last five years.

Answer · Andy Kerr: NHS boards consult patients, the public and local communities regularly about a variety of matters and the information on the cost of these consultations is not held centrally.</p>

1 Oct 2004 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Her Majesty&#146;s Government regarding the dispersal of UK civil service posts.

Answer · Tavish Scott: The Executive has been working closely, and will continue to work closely, with other Government departments on the dispersal of UK civil service posts. Scottish Development International maintains constant contact with UK departments in order to focus on opp…