Gil Paterson

9 Nov 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-18648 by Clare Haughey on 22 October 2018, whether it will provide the same information broken down by what the average waiting time for mental health treatment has been for children.

Answer · Clare Haughey: Data on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting times data have been collected nationally since January 2010, although initially data were very incomplete and of poor quality. Waiting times information has been published quarterly since Au…

31 Oct 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much of its budget for social security is spent on mitigating UK Government welfare reforms.

24 Oct 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making toward meeting its target of building 50,000 affordable homes during the current parliamentary session.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I am delighted that we are making excellent progress on our affordable homes target for Scotland during the current Parliament. The latest Quarterly Housing Statistics show that since April 2016 to end June 2018 we have delivered 17,337 affordable homes, 10,6…

11 Sep 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how current reconviction rates compare with 2006-07.

7 Sep 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the budget for mental health treatment for adults has been in each year since 1999.

Answer · Clare Haughey: The Scottish Government sets national direction of policy on mental health and provides funding to agencies, including NHS boards and local authorities, to support implementation of policy. The management of local actions in implementing national policy, and …

7 Sep 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time for mental health treatment for adults has been in each year since 1999. 

Answer · Clare Haughey: Data on average waiting times for mental health treatment for adults is not available for 1999 onwards. Data on Psychological Therapies (PT) is available, but PT does not cover all adult mental health services. Also, PT data will include CAMHS treatment as i…

7 Sep 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many adults have presented to the NHS with mental health issues in each year since 1999.

Answer · Clare Haughey: NHS National Services Scotland: Information Services Division (ISD) holds data on patients admitted to hospital. The following table presents the number of adult patients (people aged 18 years old and over) with a main diagnosis of mental and behavioural diso…

28 Aug 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the finance secretary ensures that the budget takes account of the changing needs of employers and the economy.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: Each year the Budget is designed to help ensure that the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Economic Strategy and Scotland’s Labour Market Strategy are supported by economic policies. The focus of these strategies on innovation, internationalisation, investment…

20 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is expected to report within four years of its establishment.

Answer · John Swinney: Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, wrote to me on 14 June 2018 to request a variation to the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference with respect to its timescale. I have agreed to Lady Smith’s request that the wording is changed to require the Inqui…

10 May 2017 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting communities to transition to a low-carbon economy in order to create jobs, save money and reduce emissions.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Scotland is leading by example in tackling climate change, and Scotland’s communities have a key role in securing a strong low carbon economy and creating a vibrant climate for innovation, investment and high value jobs. Our low carbon and renewable sector no…

18 Apr 2017 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much West Dunbartonshire has received as a result of the CashBack for Communities scheme.

29 Mar 2017 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken a review of the Individual Learning Account scheme, as indicated in the Labour Market Strategy.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The Labour Market Strategy, which was published in August 2016, included a commitment for the Scottish Government to undertake a joint review of the current ILA scheme with Skills Development Scotland. The review formed part of the Scottish Government’s aim…

20 Feb 2017 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will next meet the Advocate General for Scotland.

Answer · Annabelle Ewing: Scottish Ministers regularly meet UK Ministers, and as lawyers the Law Officers of each administration come into contact with each other in a range of circumstances from time to time; [however] the Government has no immediate plans for any [formal] meeting wi…

1 Feb 2017 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the impact on Scotland of the UK Government changing its budget timescale.

Answer · Derek Mackay: As I made clear in the Chamber at Stage One of the Budget Bill, I share the Finance Committee’s view that the United Kingdom Government should provide clarity on its Autumn budget plans as soon as possible. On the 20th January 2017, with the finance minister…

25 Jan 2017 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people are registered with an NHS dentist, and how this compares with 2007.

18 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the rise in the rate of inflation and its impact on the Scottish economy in the context of Brexit.

Answer · Keith Brown: According to latest ONS statistics, the annual rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 1.6% last month, up from 1.2% in November. Scottish business survey’s signal that the lower value of Sterling since the UK vote to leave the EU is providing…

19 Dec 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what allocation of its budget has been given to local government for capital spending.

16 Nov 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact leaving the EU will have on local government.

21 Sep 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, following the decision of the UK Government not to allow the Pitchford inquiry into undercover policing in England and Wales to follow the operational evidence of undercover policing activity by Metropolitan Police units in Scotland, what action it plans to take.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government is extremely disappointed that the UK Government has indicated it does not support extending the terms of reference of the Pitchford Inquiry into Undercover Policing to include the activities of undercover Metropolitan Police units in …

19 Sep 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the Attainment Scotland Fund.

5 Sep 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is ensuring accelerated funding and additional business support in light of Brexit uncertainty.

22 Jun 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government for an update on regeneration plans in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency.

Answer · Angela Constance: The Scottish Government is committed to the regeneration of Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas and strengthening of local communities. It is, however, the responsibility of the councils and their respective community planning partnerships to support local r…

24 Feb 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to community health services in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency.

3 Feb 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact the closure of the Glasgow Queen Street tunnel will have on commuters in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency.

14 Dec 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will next meet the Agricultural and Rural Development department of the European Commission.

28 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is putting in place to improve early years education.

14 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact it considers the UK Government’s welfare reforms have had on health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Answer · Shona Robison: I am extremely concerned about the wide-sweeping and negative impacts that the UK Government’s welfare benefits are having, and will continue to have, for some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland. We know that pushing the poorest people in society in t…

7 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the next steps in the process of the investigation into the death of Sheku Bayoh.

31 Aug 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase tourism in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley area.

10 Jul 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how (a) much has been awarded and (b) many activities for young people have been supported by the CashBack for Communities programme since 2008, broken down by local authority area.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Information about investment in the CashBack for Communities programme and number of activities by local authority area, from 2008-09 until 2013-14, is set out in Table 3.5 and Table 3.10 of the National Evaluation of the CashBack for Communities Programme do…