Parliamentary questions
Ken Macintosh
1,334 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
26 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many employees of Scottish Enterprise will be affected by the decision to withdraw the Graduates for Business scheme.
Answer · Jim Mather: I understand that no Scottish Enterprise employees will be affected by the closure of the Graduates for Business scheme, the administration of which was contracted to Glasgow Opportunities and Midlothian Enterprise Trust.</p>
26 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation took place between ministers and Scottish Enterprise regarding the decision to withdraw the Graduates for Business scheme.
Answer · John Swinney: Ministers meet regularly with Scottish Enterprise and other key agencies on strategic issues, to ensure that their activities and resources are focused on the matters likely to make the most significant contribution to delivering sustainable economic growth. …
26 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers are considering the inclusion of a compulsory modern languages component in initial teacher training.
Answer · Michael Russell: The implementation of Curriculum for Excellence will increasingly make different demands on Scotland''s teachers and it is timely that we consider whether our existing arrangements for teacher education and development are best suited to developing the flexib…
26 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it monitors the number of teachers receiving Modern Languages in the Primary School training.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-31088 on 4 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/Apps…
26 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many teachers have received Modern Languages in the Primary School training in each year from 2001, broken down by local authority.
Answer · Michael Russell: The Scottish Government does not collect information on the numbers of teachers receiving modern languages in the primary school training. However, we do engage closely with interested parties, particularly through meetings of the COALA (Cultural Organisation…
18 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will make a decision on whether to continue funding Independent Special Education Advice beyond March 2010.
Answer · Adam Ingram: Independent Special Education Advice were informed on 15 January 2010 that Scottish ministers have agreed to continue funding them in the short term for the period April to June 2010 while proposals for the new advocacy service to support parents and young pe…
18 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when any current funding that it gives Independent Special Education Advice expires.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The Scottish Government funding to Independent Special Education Advice will expire June 2010.</p>
18 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what financial support it has given the advocacy support group, Independent Special Education Advice.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The Scottish Government has awarded Independent Special Education Advice grant funding totalling £172,500 for the period August 2008 to June 2010.</p>
18 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it has taken to deliver on the ministerial commitment at stage 2 of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill to provide £100,000 to establish a representative advocacy service at tribunals (Official Report c. 2194).
Answer · Adam Ingram: An amendment was passed at Stage 3 proceedings of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill on 20 May 2009 placing a new statutory requirement on Scottish Ministers to secure the provision of an advocacy service to be available on reques…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of any plans by the University of Strathclyde to sell off land on the Jordanhill College of Education campus.
Answer · Michael Russell: We understand from the Scottish Funding Council that the estates strategy for the University of Strathclyde includes plans over the longer term to dispose of its Jordanhill College of Education campus. However, as an autonomous institution, the University is …
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of any plans by the University of Edinburgh to sell off land on the Moray House School of Education campus.
Answer · Michael Russell: As an autonomous institution, the University of Edinburgh is responsible for managing its own estate. The Scottish Government does not have any role in such matters. From discussions with the Scottish Funding Council and the University, we understand that the…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers are confident that universities use funds earmarked by the Scottish Funding Council for initial teacher education for that purpose.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the question S3W-30783, answered on 27 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the audit procedure is to ensure that universities use Scottish Funding Council funds for initial teacher education entirely for that purpose.
Answer · Michael Russell: The funding of specific provision within the higher and further education sectors is an operational matter for the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).</p> <p >The SFC requires all institutions to make proper arrangements for financial management and accounting …
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the University of the West of Scotland School of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the University of Glasgow Faculty of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the University of Aberdeen School of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the University of Dundee School of Education, Social Work and Community Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the Stirling Institute of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at Jordanhill College of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30776 on 26 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…
15 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact of the reduction in the budget for initial teacher education will be on the number of places at the Moray House School of Education.
Answer · Michael Russell: The allocation of places in initial teacher education to individual institutions is a matter for the Scottish Funding Council. Decisions on intakes in 2010 have yet to be finalised and the Funding Council will announce details in their annual grant announceme…
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are plans for the fingerprint bureau that is part of the forensic services based in Edinburgh to move to the new Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh and, if so, when.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30716 on 26 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…
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are plans for the fingerprint bureau that is part of the forensic services based in Dundee to move to the new Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh and, if so, when.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30716 on 26 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…
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are plans for the fingerprint bureau that is part of the forensic services based in Aberdeen to move to the new Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh and, if so, when.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30716 on 26 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…
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the fingerprint bureau that is part of the forensic services based in Glasgow will move to the new Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30401 on 14 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…
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive which of the fingerprint bureaux are planning to move to Gartcosh.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The fingerprint bureau contained within the Forensic Science Service (Glasgow) is planned to move to the Gartcosh Crime Campus. There are no plans for any of the other fingerprint bureaux in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh to move to the Crime Campus.</p>
13 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it estimates that the new Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh will be open and operational.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-30401 on 14 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 whether ministers will look into the decision to cancel this year’s proposed bonspiel on the Lake of Menteith to see if the public interest was well served.
Answer · Jim Mather: The Grand Matches are arranged by the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. As the event organiser, it is for the Club to make decisions about holding the event following discussion with the relevant Police and emergency services. These discussions will include meas…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers made any inquiries of the event organisers, the police or other emergency services about the proposed bonspiel going ahead on the Lake of Menteith this year.
Answer · Shona Robison: Representatives of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club had been in contact with Scottish Government officials during the week commencing 4 January 2010 because the club was seeking financial support for a documentary film that was being planned should the grand…
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what power or legislation was invoked in preventing the proposed bonspiel going ahead on the Lake of Menteith this year.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: No power or legislation was invoked to prevent the proposed bonspiel on Lake of Menteith. The Royal Curling Club took the decision not to go ahead. </p>
11 Jan 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what powers the police have to stop a bonspiel going ahead on the Lake of Menteith.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The police do not have any specified powers to stop such an event. The onus is on event organisers to run a safe event. </p>