Parliamentary questions
Johann Lamont
1,407 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
8 Feb 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress there has been in achieving parity in levels of kinship carer payments with that of foster carers by 2011.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The level of kinship care payments are the responsibility of local authorities. The Scottish Government recognises progress so far on delivering kinship care payments as making a major and satisfactory contribution to the concordat commitment. The Scottish Go…
3 Feb 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what hourly direct payments rates are paid by each local authority.
Answer · Shona Robison: We do not collect this information centrally. In line with our guidance, it is for local authorities to determine the direct payment rate. This ensures that local authorities can take into account local conditions and workforce considerations.</p>
2 Feb 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will produce a report on progress in implementing Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland.
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-31371 on 23 February 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/App…
2 Feb 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what evidence there is of progress in implementing Achieving our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland.
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-31371 on 23 February 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/App…
2 Feb 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps have been taken to monitor the implementation of Achieving Our Potential: A Framework to tackle poverty and income inequality in Scotland.
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-31371 on 23 February 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/App…
21 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-28310 by John Swinney on 16 November 2009, when an analysis of the reports from local authorities on the implementation of the 2008-09 single outcome agreements will be made available.
Answer · John Swinney: As I explained in response to Ms Lamont''s most recent question on this issue, councils and Community Planning Partnerships were asked to submit annual reports covering progress made towards 1st phase single outcome agreements in 2008-09 by end September. All…
20 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2020 a substitute for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing was present at meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30917 on 9 February 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: </p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliam…
20 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing was present at meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30917 on 9 February 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/App…
20 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the (a) dates of and (b) ministers who attended each meeting in the Scottish Government Resilience Room between 21 December 2009 and 8 January 2010.
Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) was activated on 22 December in relation to the severe weather being experienced across Scotland. Scottish ministers were briefed on the severe weather and its consequences every day from 22 December 2009 to 18 …
19 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many primary one to three pupils in the 15% most deprived areas will be entitled to free school meals following the extension of such meals to pupils in deprived areas.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The details of an extension to existing free school meal provision are being discussed with COSLA in consultation with local authorities. Until these discussions have successfully concluded and a set of agreed criteria has been established it is not possible …
19 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many primary one to three pupils in the 15% most deprived areas are entitled to free school meals.
Answer · Adam Ingram: Free school meal data collected in the annual Pupil Census survey counts those pupils who are entitled and registered for free school meals at the time of the census. Based on the 2009 Pupil Census, there are 11,500 primary one to three pupils in the 15% most…
19 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether guidance issued to local authorities on extending entitlement to free school meals to all primary one to three pupils in deprived areas stipulates the level of deprivation.
Answer · Adam Ingram: COSLA are currently consulting with local authorities, exploring various ways that progress towards the P1-P3 free school meal commitment can be achieved in the context of making sufficient progress on reducing class sizes. Until I am fully appraised of the d…
14 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the City of Edinburgh Council about its proposal to set rates for direct payments based on categorisation by care group.
Answer · Shona Robison: Officials are in regular contact with the City of Edinburgh Council to obtain updates on the proposed new direct payment rates.</p>
14 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what advice it has received with regard to the City of Edinburgh Council’s proposal to introduce direct payment rates for individuals based on their categorisation by care group.
Answer · Shona Robison: In line with our guidance, it is for local authorities to determine direct payment rates. I understand that the City of Edinburgh Council have not yet decided to apply new rates for direct payments. </p>
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have used its Weather Wise website to access support and advice.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30619 on 20 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what date its Weather Wise website was launched.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The Scottish Government launched the Weather Wise website on 6 January 2010. In the period 6 to 15 January, the site received 9,182 visits from 8,438 unique visitors, with 13,976 page views.</p> <p >Weather Wise can be found at <a href="http://www.scotland.g…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive which ministers attended meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30613 on 20 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 the impact of the cold weather on the NHS was discussed at meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30613 on 20 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 the impact of the cold weather on disabled people was discussed at meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30613 on 20 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 the impact of the cold weather on older people was discussed at meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30613 on 25 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing attended meetings in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30613 on 20 January 2010. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what dates between 1 December 2009 and 8 January 2010 meetings took place in the Scottish Government Resilience Room.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: A range of meetings involving Scottish ministers, officials and stakeholders have taken place in the Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) since 1 December 2009. In the period requested, meetings of the various SGoRR committees or groups took place on t…
5 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many young people accessed employment through Inspiring Scotland in 2009.
Answer · Michael Russell: Inspiring Scotland is a venture philanthropy organisation which aims to bring public, private and charitable funds to deliver on key social issues. It brings together both funding for services and capacity building for organisations in which it invests. The 1…
5 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many people accessed employment through Inspiring Scotland in 2009.
Answer · Michael Russell: Inspiring Scotland is a venture philanthropy organisation which aims to bring public, private and charitable funds to deliver on key social issues. It brings together both funding for services and capacity building for organisations in which it invests. The 1…
5 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding Inspiring Scotland received from sources other than the Scottish Government in (a) 2008 and (b)2009.
Answer · Michael Russell: In the financial year 2008-09, £2.191 million was received for the 14:19 Fund from sources other than Scottish Government. In the reporting period of the latest <br> 14:19 Fund Investor Report, organisations within the 14:19 Fund obtained additional funding f…
5 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding it gave to Inspiring Scotland in (a) 2008 and (b) 2009.
Answer · Michael Russell: In the financial year 2008-09 the Scottish Government contributed £1.44 million to the 14:19 Fund. In 2009-10 it has committed £4 million to the 14:19 Fund.</p>
22 Dec 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-25992 by Nicola Sturgeon on 17 August 2009, when the conference on race will take place.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The first part of the Scottish Government Race Equality Conference took place on 15 December 2009. Minority ethnic community representatives were invited to take part in a discussion on where we are on race equality and our national outcome on identity. Aroun…
22 Dec 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-27263 by Alex Neil on 23 September 2009, when the review of services providing advice to people on uptake of benefits will be published.
Answer · Alex Neil: It is expected that the review will be published in March 2010.</p>
22 Dec 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-27265 by Fiona Hyslop on 23 September 2009, when the task group on employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities will report.
Answer · Keith Brown: The Strategic Task Group on Supported Employment completed its work in October 2009. Scottish Government and COSLA are currently considering the findings and will be publishing a Supported Employment Framework for disabled people in early 2010. A copy of the …
22 Dec 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-27950 by Fiona Hyslop on 26 October 2009, when the report by Skills Development Scotland on the number of people aged 16 to 19 in the 15% most deprived areas who have secured employment or training will be made available.
Answer · Keith Brown: This is an operational matter for Skills Development Scotland. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to you with this information.</p>