Parliamentary questions
Bashir Ahmad
71 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much money ethnic minority enterprise contributes to the economy.
Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Executive does not routinely collect statistical information on the turnover of businesses by the ethnic profile of their owner. This issue was however examined in the research report <i >Minority Ethnic Enterprise in Scotland</i>. The report has…
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to address specific issues surrounding mental health in the black and minority ethnic community.
Answer · Shona Robison: NHS Scotland's Fair For All programme aims to ensure that everyone in Scotland has access to the right health services: local services that are patient-focused and flexible. The <i >Better Health, Better Care Action Plan</i> consolidates this approach. Both a…
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on how many people have been stopped at Scottish airports under section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Twelve searches have been conducted at Scottish airports under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.</p>
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many teachers are employed by state-funded faith schools.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The latest information on the numbers of teachers employed in denominational schools is set out in the statistical bulletin <i >Teachers in </i><i >Scotland</i><i >, 2006</i> which can be accessed by the following link <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Re…
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many pupils attend state-funded faith schools.
Answer · Maureen Watt: This information is published annually in <i >Pupils in Scotland</i>, and is available on the government website. <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/25145216/24">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/25145216/24</a>.</p> <p a…
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many state-funded faith schools there are in Scotland.
Answer · Maureen Watt: This information is published annually in <i >Pupils in Scotland</i>, and is available on the government website. <a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/25145216/24">http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/25145216/24</a>.</p> <p >I…
21 Jan 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the incidence is of (a) type 1 and (b) type 2 diabetes in each NHS board area, broken down by ethnic group.
Answer · Shona Robison: Information onthe incidence (diagnosis of new cases) of diabetes is not held centrally. Thisis because data on the date of diagnosis is still largely incomplete and unreliablein diabetes registers. There are, however, some specific research studies thathave r…
2 Jan 2008 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the Scottish Police Federation.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I meet representatives of the Scottish Police Federation on a regular basis to discuss issues of importance topolicing in Scotland. I last met with the Chairman and General Secretary on3 December when they asked the Scottish Government to meet the outcome of …
14 Nov 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many stop and searches have been carried out in Scotland under section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 in each year since implementation of the Act, broken down by police force and division.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: In 2006, Lothianand Borders Police searched five people and one vehicle under these powers. Thenumber of searches in 2007, which is the only other year Scottish police forceshave conducted these searches is shown in the following table. This informationis not…
27 Jul 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to ensure continued funding for theatre.
Answer · Linda Fabiani: Funding for the performingarts in Scotland, including theatre, is disbursed by the ScottishArts Council (SAC). Once I have set its overall budget, it is for the SAC to determinewhich organisations and bodies to fund. Further information about the work of theS…
26 Jun 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what legislative provisions it intends to make in consequence of the commitments given in the Candidate City File for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Answer · Stewart Maxwell: Tomorrow I will be announcingthe beginning of a public consultation on a draft Glasgow Commonwealth Games Bill.This legislation will support the delivery of the Games and ensure that commitmentsgiven to the Commonwealth Games Federation can be met.</p><p>The …