Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

John Farquhar Munro

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At a glance John Farquhar Munro was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions549 tabled

John Farquhar Munro has tabled 549 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth has had with Hi… 3 Mar 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth has had with Highland Council regarding the future of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music.

Answer · John Swinney · 3 Mar 2011

I have not discussed this issue with Highland Council but the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning has and he clearly indicated his determination to achieve a successful outcome here.

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made to secure the long term financial future of the National Cent… 24 Feb 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made to secure the long term financial future of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music.

Answer · Michael Russell · 24 Feb 2011

We welcome the decision by Highland Council to maintain funding to the centre during school year 2011-12 as this allows time for all parties to consider how best to ensure its long term future, a process which is just beginning. The member already has an assurance of the Scottish Government''s determination to achieve a successful outcome to this endeavour.

To ask the Scottish Executive what average length of time it takes the Scottish Police Service to undertake a toxicolog… 23 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what average length of time it takes the Scottish Police Service to undertake a toxicology report.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill · 3 Mar 2011

The processing time for toxicology analysis carried out by the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) on behalf of Scotland''s police forces varies from case to case, and depends on a number of factors. These include whether the analysis is for criminal investigations or post-mortem cases, the level of screening required and the range of substances identified from a sample. The SPSA has provided average turnaround times for toxicology cases for the calendar year 2010. These are: Post-mortem - 88 days from receipt at the SPSA laboratory to final report Criminal cases (excluding drink driving) - 80 days Criminal cases (drink driving) - 19 days. As part of an ongoing modernisation programme at SPSA, the authority is reviewing all of its standard operation procedures and staff ratios in all disciplines and this will have a positive impact on the time taken for key analysis work.

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the validity of intelligent design as a scientific theory and whe… 23 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the validity of intelligent design as a scientific theory and whether it should be taught in science lessons.

Answer · Michael Russell · 4 Mar 2011

As intelligent design is not a scientific theory it is not included within Curriculum for Excellence guidance. Schools are free to determine, in light of the curriculum framework in which they operate, how best to organise the syllabus but there is no evidence to suggest that intelligent design is being taught in Scottish local authority schools.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider publishing guidance on the teaching of the theory of intelligent… 23 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider publishing guidance on the teaching of the theory of intelligent design such as Guidance on the Place of Creationism and Intelligent Design in Science Lessons published for England and Wales.

Answer · Michael Russell · 4 Mar 2011

The curriculum in Scotland is not based on statutory prescription. It is for schools, in light of the curriculum framework within which they operate, to determine how best to organise the syllabus. However, there are no plans to include intelligent design within Curriculum for Excellence guidance and there is no evidence to suggest that intelligent design is being taught in science classes.

To ask the Scottish Executive what further steps are needed for the reopening of Conon Bridge railway station; how the … 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what further steps are needed for the reopening of Conon Bridge railway station; how the reopening process will be managed, and what the timescale is.

Answer · Keith Brown · 16 Mar 2011

The steps required to be undertaken to enable Conon Bridge Station to be re-opened are: <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=200 valign=top > Network Rail Process </td> <td width=151 valign=top > Timescales </td> </tr> <tr > <td width=200 valign=top > Detailed Design Work </td> <td width=151 valign=top > Up to 6 months </td> </tr> <tr > <td width=200 valign=top > Procurement Stage </td> <td width=151 valign=top > At least 6 to 9 months </td> </tr> <tr > <td width=200 valign=top > Construction and Commission </td> <td width=151 valign=top > Up to 12 months </td> </tr> </table>   It is anticipated (subject to funding being made available) that Network Rail would take over the scheme as project manager to enable the procurement and construction work to take place.

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made since September 2010 on final design work for the reopening o… 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made since September 2010 on final design work for the reopening of Conon Bridge railway station.

Answer · Keith Brown · 16 Mar 2011

The development of a station at Conon Bridge was identified as a local/regional priority by HITRANS in their Regional Transport Strategy. Progress on the detailed design work for the station is a matter for HITRANS and its transport partners. The meeting held on 10 September 2010 with Stewart Stevenson focused on the funding arrangements, such as, design work and construction costs for the proposed station. We will shortly be determining the outcome of HITRANS'' request for a contribution towards the design costs for the project.

To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the economic impact of the delays to traffic resulting fro… 15 Dec 2010 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the economic impact of the delays to traffic resulting from the planned repairs to the Cromarty Bridge.

Answer · Keith Brown · 20 Jan 2011

No assessment of the economic impact to traffic delay has been made. The planned repair works are necessary to ensure the longevity and safety of the bridge and its users. Postponing the works would exacerbate the repair requirements and increase future costs. Traffic delays on the trial refurbishment contract were around 20 minutes at peak times and if journeys are planned in advance taking this into account the impact on the economy should be minimised.

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Motions lodged57 lodged

31 Aug 2010	Attack on Gugu Hunters of Ness	0 sig.
3 Mar 2010	Commemoration Statue for Tom Johnston	26 sig.
2 Dec 2009	Landowners Preventing Tenant Farmers' Right to Buy:	1 sig.
2 Dec 2009	Landowners Forcing Unreasonable Rent Demands on Tenant Farmers	1 sig.
2 Dec 2009	Landowners Preventing Crofters' Right to Buy	2 sig.
11 Mar 2009	Royal Mail's Threat to Lifeline Postbus Services	5 sig.

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Seat & career3 seats held

Ross, Skye and Inverness West Constituency MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
Ross, Skye and Inverness West Constituency MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
Ross, Skye and Inverness West Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 1999 – 31 Mar 2003

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.