Parliamentary questions
Gil Paterson
788 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
22 Jan 2013 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage supermarkets to stock quality Scotch Lamb.
19 Dec 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will build on Scotland's relationship with China.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: On 4 December 2012 the Scottish Government published Working with China, our new target driven high level strategy for engagement which sets out the Scottish Government’s ambitions in developing Scotland’s relationship with China over the next five years.
10 Dec 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the outstanding PPP/PFI liability is for each local authority.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: This information is available from the Scottish Government website under “Unitary Payment Charges” by way of the following link www.scotland.gov.uk.
3 Dec 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Law Society of Scotland about reform of the time bar.
28 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the outstanding financial liability for all local authorities is of PPP/PFI contracts.
Answer · John Swinney: The total contracted unitary charge payments in respect of all ongoing local authority PPP/PFI projects from 2013-14 onwards is estimated to be £13.4 billion.
12 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the UK Government to discuss the impact of proposed welfare reforms in Scotland.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The Minister for Housing and Welfare had an introductory meeting with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on 19 September 2012. Scottish Ministers continue to have ongoing dialogue and correspondence with the UK Government on a wide range of issues r…
5 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes telehealth across the country.
2 Oct 2012 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the recent activities of the Joint Ministerial Committee.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: On 19 September 2012, the First Minister and I attended a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (Plenary) (JMC(P))in London. The JMC(P) was also attended by the UK Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive. It was chaired by the…
10 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it gives to local authorities to ensure that recycling targets are met.
9 May 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what preparations are being made to mark St Andrew’s Day 2012.
3 May 2012 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will publish interim costs for the Penrose Inquiry.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The Penrose Inquiry completed its oral hearings on 30 March 2012. The inquiry heard from 67 witnesses over 89 days. Lord Penrose and his team are now working on the final inquiry report following the publication of the preliminary report in September 2010. T…
2 May 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to tackle obesity among school children.
26 Mar 2012 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government on alcohol pricing.
26 Mar 2012 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will extend the duration of the public inquiry into the Clostridium difficile outbreak at the Vale of Leven hospital.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Lord MacLean, Chairman of the Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry wrote to me on the 25 January 2012 requesting a further extension to the duration of the Inquiry which was due to report by September 2012. Lord MacLean has indicated that due additional time being…
14 Mar 2012 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase the usage of local libraries and museums.
29 Feb 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the financial impact is on its 2012-13 budget of PPP/PFI repayments.
22 Feb 2012 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are constitutional issues on which it will not compromise in negotiations.
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what role it considers that the Scottish Older People’s Assembly plays in society.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-05669 on 13 March 2012. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybus…
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what support it gives to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-05669 on 13 March 2012. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybus…
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how (a) individual people and (b) organisations can become members of the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-05669 on 13 March 2012. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentaryb…
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Scottish Older People’s Assembly has a written constitution.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-05669 on 13 March 2012. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentaryb…
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many organisations are represented on the (a) Scottish Older People’s Assembly and (b) Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-05669 on 13 March 2012. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybus…
15 Feb 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many individuals members there are of the (a) Scottish Older People’s Assembly and (b) Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The Scottish Older People’s Assembly is run by older people, for older people, and its purpose is to be a voice for older people in Scotland. It was not set up by the Scottish Government, nor is it a Scottish Government organisation, but information about the…
18 Jan 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it provides to local organisations seeking to get people in Clydebank and Milngavie into work.
7 Dec 2011 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what analysis it has made of the latest recycling figures published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
7 Sep 2011 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government on the future of public sector pensions.
31 Aug 2011 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it supports local businesses to recruit apprentices as part of its modern apprenticeship programme.
31 Aug 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whther it is aware of a business case for the establishment of a rail halt at Milngavie as part of the Kilmardinny development.
Answer · Keith Brown: My officials in Transport Scotland have not received a business case for a new rail halt at Milngavie.
5 Jul 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assistance is available for parents to access childcare in order to attend civil court proceedings.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the question S4W-1509 answered on 2 August 2011 which is available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/MAQASearch/QAndMSearch.aspx.
5 Jul 2011 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assistance for childcare is available for children involved in contact and residency disputes.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: In Scotland, local authorities take the lead, in conjunction with their local partners, in planning and supporting childcare in their local areas. Local Childcare Information Services offer free advice regarding the availability of local childcare and further…