Parliamentary questions
Alex Neil
3,059 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will publish a list of the (a) learning providers who have enrolled in the new Individual Learning Account scheme, (b) number of learners that each provider has so far assisted and (c) organisations that have either refused to participate or withdrawn from participation (i) sin…
Answer · Allan Wilson: There are currently 183 registeredILA Scotland learning providers, including further education colleges, highereducation institutions, private and community-based learning providers. Thisincludes a number of individual outreach learning centres formally regi…
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide a list of all the costs that it has incurred in relation to the G8 summit at Gleneagles.
Answer · Tom McCabe: Final estimates of the costsof the G8 summit are not yet available. Information will be published later in the year.</p>
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what methodology and detailed research formed the basis of the statement by the First Minister that the G8 summit will bring £500 million of benefit to Scotland.
Answer · Allan Wilson: The statement made was based on consideration of evidence from the 2004 G8 summit held at Sea Island, Georgia and our conviction that Scotland will benefit by at least as much, given the great efforts made by Scottish business supported by the Scottish Execut…
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will undertake an independent and detailed assessment of the costs and benefits to Scotland of the 2012 Olympic Games being hosted in London.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The Scottish Executive doesnot intend to undertake such an assessment at present when the event will nottake place for seven years.</p><p>The Scottish Executive will,however, aim to maximise the potential business, tourism, sporting and culturalbenefits to Sc…
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on which sporting events will take place in Scotland as part of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: Hampden Park will be used to stage several matches in the Olympicfootball tournament.</p><p>Details of the venues to beused in the Games are contained in London 2012’s candidature file. Since thebid was submitted, the International Olympic Committee has decid…
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what methodology the Chief Executive of EventScotland used to justify his statement on 6 July 2005 that holding the 2012 Olympic Games in London would benefit Scotland by many millions of pounds.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The remark made by DavidWilliams, the Chief Executive of EventScotland, about the benefits expected toflow through to Scotland as a result of the Olympic Games being held in London in2012 was based on his personal experience of the benefits which flowed to th…
8 Jul 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide details of the lottery funding made available to sportscotland in each of the last three financial years, and to be allocated in this financial year, for spending on sport in Scotland.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: Since 1994, <b>Sport</b>scotlandhas invested over £220 million of National Lottery funding in sport in Scotland.</p><p><b>Sport</b>scotland’s plans for distributing National Lotteryfunding for sport in Scotland for 2003-2007 are set out in <i>Raising our Game…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-17267 by Cathy Jamieson on 17 June 2005, in what way the answer indicates whether the Executive is satisfied with the answer to question S2W-16642.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>This was not required as Schedule D provided details of training which the SPS were required to approve in terms of the contract in …
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-16439 by Cathy Jamieson on 25 May 2005, whether it or the Scottish Prison Service will recommend to Premier Custodial Group Ltd that it implements the recommendations made by Sheriff Croan in his fatal accident report of November 2004 in respect of t…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>This is not necessary, as we understand from the Company that they have already taken this action.</p>
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-17042 by Cathy Jamieson on 17 June 2005, on how many occasions Premier Prison Services Ltd informed the Scottish Prison Service of a failure to meet a contractual commitment in respect of the management of HM Prison Kilmarnock.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>Once, when KPSL advised the SPS in advance that the prison would open on 25 rather than 16 March 1999.</p>
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15609 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on the disciplining of HM Prison Kilmarnock staff on failure to carry out watches, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of agreement between the Scottish Prison Service (SP…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer the member to thequestion S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentaryquestions are available on the Parli…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15608 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why the information on the number of HM Prison Kilmarnock officers who have been disciplined for falsifying watch logs cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of agreement…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer the member to thequestion S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentaryquestions are available on the Parli…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15590 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on the training provided for HM Prison Kilmarnock officers on the completion of a reception risk assessment form cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer the member to thequestion S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentaryquestions are available on the Parli…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15612 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on whether senior management from HM Prison Kilmarnock involved in the fatal accident report on the death of James Barclay are still in post cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of …
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer themember to the answer to S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentary questions areavailable on the Parl…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to S2W-17047 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on the turnover of staff employed at the health centre in HM Prison Kilmarnock in each of the last five years cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of agreement b…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>The SPS does not have the information. The contract has been published on the SPS website at <a href="http://www.sps.gov.uk/">www.sps.gov.…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S2W-15572 and S2W-17045 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April and 14 June 2005, why information on the number of officers of HM Prison Kilmarnock dismissed for disciplinary offences cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute o…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer the member to thequestion S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentaryquestions are available on the Parli…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15616 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on how many registered mental health nurses are employed at HM Prison Kilmarnock cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of agreement between the Scottish …
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer themember to the S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentary questions areavailable on the Parliament's w…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15617 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 April 2005, why information on whether a registered mental health nurse was employed in HM Prison Kilmarnock cannot be provided, given that, under the terms of clause 49.1 of the minute of agreement between the Scottish …
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>I refer the member to thequestion S2W-17676 answered on 7 July 2005. All answers to written parliamentaryquestions are available on the Parli…
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance the Scottish Prison Service provides to each prisons management on night-time observational and monitoring procedures in relation to prisoner suicide watches, particularly where the person undertaking checks is unsure as to whether or not the prisoner on watch is asleep.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>None. Such matters are forGovernors and their management teams to determine.</p>
29 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will recommend to the management of HM Prison Kilmarnock that it adopts the recommendations and suggested best practice contained within Professor Kevin Powers Review of the Suicide Risk Management Strategy at HMP Kilmarnock and whether it will take action to ensure that these …
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish PrisonService (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>No. The SPS sees no need to doso. The Report is a matter for the Company, which commissioned it. It is not possibleto say what discuss…
28 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-17336 by Cathy Jamieson on 24 June 2005, what other specific data is collected by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons in respect of HM Prison Kilmarnock.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: The data collected by HM ChiefInspector of Prisons is reflected in the published reports.</p>
28 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-17266 by Cathy Jamieson on 24 June 2005, what interests the member of the Office of the Solicitor to the Scottish Executive was representing at the fatal accident inquiry into the death of James Barclay in HM Prison Kilmarnock in January 2002, given …
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is asfollows:</p><p>A Sheriff hearing a fatalaccident inquiry has a wide remit to consider the circumstances surrounding thedeath. The interests of Scottish Mini…
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what its reasons are for backing the London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games and when it reached the decision to do so.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The Executive gave its support to the London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games because we believe that staging the world’s biggest and most prestigious sporting event in the UK – which could feasibly only be staged in London - will give …
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether plans by Her Majestys Government to provide lottery funding for the 2012 Olympic Games in London will have a displacement effect on Scottish sport and charitable causes funded by the lottery.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: Scottish Ministers havealready secured the agreement of the UK Government that Scotland’s contribution to sports Lottery funding for the Olympicsof around £25 million will be retained and spent in Scotland on Scotland’sathletes.</p><p>The UK Government is hop…
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what specific benefit to Scottish sport it anticipates if London is successful in its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in London will be an inspiration to our young athletes to develop their potential with the goal of competing for Team GB under home conditions, in front of home spectators, in the best facilities for training and co…
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much additional growth it expects to accrue to the Scottish economy if London is successful in its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The Scottish Executive has not made any estimates of this but with London now confirmed as the host city for these games, we will work with all relevant parties to maximise the potential benefits to Scotland.</p>
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what evidence it has that theScottish tourism sector in particular would expect to benefit from a successful London bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, as stated by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport in an Executive news release on 22 June 2005.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: Experience from other Olympic Games, for example those held in Sydney, shows clearly that the games bring significant benefits to tourism in all areas of the host country. Scotland stands to benefit from the raised tourism profile which the UK as a whole will…
23 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any research has been carried out into the extent of any direct benefit to Scotland if London is successful in its bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: No such research has been carried out by the Scottish Executive. But now that London has been awarded the rights to stage the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012, we will review our plans for ensuring that Scotland is as well positioned as it can be to…
22 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide as detailed a breakdown as possible of the86,565,000 incurred for operating expenses for school meals in 1998-99, as identified in table 4A of Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 1998-99.
Answer · Tom McCabe: The following table provides a breakdown of school meals operating costs for 1998-99. The total figure has been revised from that published in Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 1998-99, due to the submission of revised data from local authorities…
22 Jun 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the operating expenses for school meals identified in table 4A of Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 1998-99, what the equivalent figure was in each year since 1998-99.
Answer · Tom McCabe: The information requested is given in Table 4A of the annual <i>Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics publications for 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02</i>, published by the Scottish Executive. Copies are available in the Parliament’s Reference Centre …