Parliamentary questions

Sandra White

1,617 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

14 Jan 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on concerns regarding Glasgow City Council’s plans for the redevelopment of George Square.

19 Dec 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the consultation paper on redesigning community justice structures.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The consultation paper “Redesigning the community justice system” will be published today. It has been developed with input from key stakeholders, including COSLA and the Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW), and sets out three options for reforming…

28 Nov 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to introduce satellite tracking of offenders in Scotland.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: On 21 September 2012, the Scottish Government entered into a new electronic monitoring contract with G4S to provide electronic monitoring of offenders in Scotland from 1 April 2013. That contract will for the first time give the Scottish Government the capabi…

23 Nov 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on developing a fire and rescue framework for the new Scottish fire and rescue service.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: I have today launched a consultation on the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2013 which invites comment on our strategic priorities for the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Copies of the consultation papers will be placed in the Scottish Parliament…

7 Nov 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its international development strategy is in relation to the occupied Palestinian territories.

22 Oct 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the model of microfinance proposed by the Grameen Scotland Foundation for tackling poverty.

24 Sep 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what progress is being made with reducing waiting times for treatment for drug misuse.

10 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for the next tranche of funding from the CashBack for Communities programme.

30 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consensus it has reached with other parties regarding allowing the proceeds of fiscal fines to remain in Scotland.

25 Apr 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had since May 2007 regarding providing support for destitute asylum seekers.

24 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether private contractors operate under Scots Law in relation to their involvement in the practice of dawn raids.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Individuals in Scotland are subject to Scots criminal law. They may also, depending on the facts and circumstances of a particular case, owe civil law obligations to other persons. Asylum and Immigration regulations are reserved matters and decisions relatin…

24 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the Home Office regarding concerns that families may become destitute as a result of the award of the contract for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers in Scotland to Serco.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The responsibility for the award of this contract is a reserved matter. However, Scottish Government officials have been kept informed by UKBA officials during the tendering process and initial roll out of the contract for the provision of accommodation for a…

24 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Border Agency regarding the awarding of the contract for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers in Scotland to Serco.

12 Mar 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what progress is being made in ensuring that the 2014 Commonwealth Games are on time and on budget.

22 Feb 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to BBC Scotland regarding the proposed service reductions and job losses at Radio Scotland and what the outcome has been.

14 Dec 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure local community access to the Cities Investment Fund.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The Cities Investment Fund is designed to accelerate the pace of investment in our cities by: developing programmes which lever in other funding; supporting collaborative programmes between cities which will develop large-scale projects; and developing progra…

9 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy has taken regarding the recent increase in parking charges at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

2 Nov 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to address unemployment in older people.

19 Oct 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the revenue generated by a social responsibility levy will be available for investment in groups working with alcohol addiction.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010 allows Scottish Ministers to make by regulations provision about how the income from the social responsibility levy may be applied. The Scottish Government has been clear that the levy will not be taken forward until the …

21 Sep 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it has made on the development of its cities strategy.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: We are working to publish the strategy by the end of 2011 and all six cities are fully engaged in working collaboratively with Scottish Government to identify specific areas where a cities strategy can add most value.

14 Sep 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is considering changes to the law governing the holding of court cases in closed session.

29 Jun 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and what issues were discussed.

8 Jun 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in tackling human trafficking in Scotland.

2 Jun 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to support small businesses to promote vibrant local communities.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government is committed to maintaining a supportive business environment and to ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to support small businesses. Examples include our support for the small business bonus scheme, which has reduced the r…

17 Mar 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to tackle poverty, promote social inclusion and improve health in Glasgow.

Answer · Alex Neil: Our approach to tackling poverty, promoting social inclusion and improving health across Scotland is covered in some detail in the Scottish Government and COSLA social policy frameworks Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequal…

8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I am pleased to say that we have published the Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland on 15 March 2011.

9 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what applications it has made for available funding for the proposed European Year of Active Ageing 2012.

Answer · Shona Robison: No applications have been made for funding. The European Commission proposal does not suggest that any funding will be available.

9 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the criteria are for applications for funding from the European Union for the proposed European Year of Active Ageing 2012.

Answer · Shona Robison: The European Commission proposal does not suggest that any funding will be available.

9 Nov 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had regarding the proposed European Year of Active Ageing 2012.

Answer · Shona Robison: We have commented on the proposal via the Department of Health. We understand that the European Parliament and Council are expected to endorse the initiative by early 2011. Before these proposals emerged, we were already in discussion with the or…

15 Jan 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what involvement Scottish Development International has in Thistle Healthcare Ltd’s proposed visit to Israel in February 2010.

Answer · Jim Mather: Scottish Development International has no involvement in this proposed visit.