Colin Campbell

8 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that the #5 million in administrative savings required of the Argyll and Clyde Acute Hospitals Trust will not be injurious to the smooth running of its hospitals.

Answer · Susan Deacon: The Scottish Executive is satisfied that the Trust's total administrative savings target for this year will not be injurious to the smooth running of its hospitals. These savings will be re-invested in priority areas as outlined in Argyll and Clyde Health Boa…

8 Sep 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied with the provision of rural bus routes in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

Answer · Sarah Boyack: The provision of local bus services in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is a matter for the commercial judgement of individual bus operators and for local authorities where they identify a social need. The Scottish Executive recognises that in rural areas bus serv…

24 Aug 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will obtain and publish details of all the infringements of the 1992 Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations which have taken place in Scottish universities and higher education and research institutes since these regulations came into force.

Answer · Susan Deacon: Details of Scottish research activities into genetically modified organisms (GMOs) whether carried out under Contained Use or Deliberate Release Regulations are listed in a Public Register which is held by the Health & Safety Executive, Office for Scotlan…

24 Aug 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether, in the light of the #3,500 fine levied on Edinburgh University in February 1999 for infringements of the Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations, it can assure the public that Scotland's universities, institutes of further education, and research institutes are all currently m…

Answer · Susan Deacon: All research activities into genetic modification (GM) whether carried out under contained use or deliberate release Regulations are closely controlled. The Regulations require detailed risk assessments to be carried out and appropriate control measures put i…

19 Aug 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the report of the expert advisory group on infertility services in Scotland will be made available to MSPs and the public.

Answer · Susan Deacon: The Expert Advisory Group on Infertility Services in Scotland has presented their report on the clinical management on infertility services to the Chief Medical Officer in Scotland and to the Clinical Resources and Audit Group. The Report is currently being c…

19 Aug 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether rates relief to rural post offices is universally and uniformly applied by all local authorities in Scotland.

Answer · Jack McConnell: Since April 1998, rural post offices benefit from mandatory rates relief of 50% if they meet the terms of the Village Shops Rate Relief Scheme. Each council also has discretion to give full relief on the remaining 50%. No data are yet available on the extent …

29 Jul 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria exist for the provision of infertility treatment in Scotland, whether these criteria are the same throughout Scotland and, if they are not, what action it intends to take to ensure that the highest standards and levels of availability in the provision of this treatment apply…

Answer · Susan Deacon: Infertility services are divided into 3 levels. Level 1 services are provided by a General Practitioner while Level 2 services, involving more advanced investigation and treatment, are normally provided by a gynaecologist with a specialist interest in inferti…

14 Jul 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria exist for the prescription of beta interferon in Scotland, whether these criteria are the same throughout Scotland, and, if they are not, what action it will take to ensure that beta interferon is prescribed when it is needed.

Answer · Susan Deacon: The criteria for the prescription of Beta Interferon are based on objective consideration of all available guidance. This includes guidance about new drugs for multiple sclerosis, which was issued to all Health Boards in 1995 from The Scottish Office Departme…

25 Jun 1999 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to provide details of the reduction in crew hours per annum required of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency now that 6,000 square miles of previously SFPA patrolled seas have fallen under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Royal Navy, which patrols English waters, a…

Answer · John Home Robertson: The area in question represents a very small proportion of the total area patrolled by vessels of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. Neither is it an area of prolific fishing activity. Consequently it does not require a substantial surveillance effort…

24 Jun 1999 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to provide details of the reduction in crew hours per annum required of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency now that 6,000 square miles of previously SFPA patrolled seas have fallen under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Royal Navy, which patrols English waters, a…

Answer · John Home Robertson: The area in question represents a very small proportion of the total area patrolled by vessels of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. Neither is it an area of prolific fishing activity. Consequently it does not require a substantial surveillance effor…