Parliamentary questions
Ken Macintosh
1,334 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
16 Nov 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to implement the targets in the Landfill Directive in Scotland.
Answer · Sarah Boyack: I am pleased to launch, today, a public consultation paper which discusses and seeks views on options how the targets laid out in the Landfill Directive for the reduction in biodegradable municipal waste sent to landfill may be achieved.
16 Nov 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what financial provision will be available to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in 2000-01 and 2001-02.
Answer · Sarah Boyack: Future spending plans are given in the Finance Consultation Paper published today by the Minister for Finance. This proposes grant-in-aid of £17.3 million for SEPA in 2000-01 and £17.8 million in 2001-02. This provision, together with income from charging sch…
9 Nov 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it proposes to take forward the review of the Programme Management Executives which are responsible for implementing European Structural Funds in Scotland in co-operation with the Scottish Executive.
Answer · Jack McConnell: As I made clear in the debate on Structural Funds on 28 October, I have decided that a Review should be conducted of the operation of the Programme Management Executives (PMEs) and their relationship with the Scottish Executive. The aim of this Review is to c…
9 Nov 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to extend the opening hours of casinos in Scotland.
Answer · Jim Wallace: We have today issued a consultation letter to interested parties regarding casino opening hours. At present casinos must close at 4am. We propose an extension from 4am to 6am (except Sundays) for casinos in Scotland. Comments are requested by 31 January 2000.…
26 Oct 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when its progress report on the Scottish University for Industry will be published and whether it will make a statement on the matter.
Answer · Henry McLeish: <I><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE=2>The Shortest Route to Learning</I> - which sets out the Scottish Executive's vision for the Scottish University for Industry and describes progress made to-date - is published today. The Scottish UfI will be the hub of our plans t…
26 Oct 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to develop proposals for legislation to simplify agricultural holdings arbitration procedures.
Answer · Jim Wallace: Ross Finnie and I have agreed that the Scottish Law Commission are well placed to take on this element. I have therefore sent them the following reference:<FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE=2><P>"Taking account of the Land Reform Action Plan, to consider existing proced…
26 Oct 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will make a statement about the targets it expects the National Archives of Scotland Executive Agency to achieve in the financial year 1999-2000.
Answer · Jim Wallace: I have set the National Archives of Scotland the following targets for 1999-2000:<UL><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><LI>to reduce the unit cost of preserving and making available the Records of Scotland by 2.5% on the 1998-99 target in real terms;</LI></UL><UL><P ALIGN="…
29 Sep 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide a progress report in respect of the Glasgow housing stock transfer.
Answer · Wendy Alexander: Further to my announcement<B> </B>to Parliament<B> </B>during the homelessness debate<B> </B>on 16 September, I am pleased to confirm that, with the Council's agreement, a Steering Group is being established to oversee the next phases of the work to develop a…
23 Sep 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, whether it will announce the key performance targets for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 1999-2000.
Answer · John Home Robertson: <DIR><DIR><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE=2>For the financial year 1999-00 I have set the following targets:<U><P>Aerial surveillance</U> - per cent of hours flown on task 	86%<P>- cost per flying hour on task 			£951<U><P>Marine surveillance</U> - utilis…
23 Sep 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will announce the key performance targets it has set for Fisheries Research Services for 1999-2000.
Answer · John Home Robertson: I have set the following targets for Fisheries Research Services for the financial year 1999-2000:<P>Delivery of Service. <UL><LI>To achieve 90% of the performance targets set in the Schedules to the Service Level Agreement.</LI><FONT FACE="Arial"><P ALIGN="J…
9 Sep 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what approach it proposes to adopt on NHS pay modernisation.
Answer · Susan Deacon: The Scottish Executive believes that the present NHS pay system is outdated and needs modernising if it is to support the development of the modern, patient focused service we are determined to provide for the people of Scotland. In pursuing proposals to mode…
31 Aug 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it proposes to alter the jurisdiction limits in the Sheriff Court in civil actions.
Answer · Jim Wallace: The Lord Advocate, who then had policy responsibility for such matters, issued a Consultation Paper, in July 1998 which sought views on a range of possible increases in the jurisdiction limits in the Sheriff Court; an option of forum being provided …
23 Aug 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to support the role of voluntary sector infrastructure bodies in building the capacity of excluded communities and helping them address the social problems which they face.
Answer · Jackie Baillie: In recognising the important role which these bodies can play in supporting voluntary organisations and community groups in this work, I intend to commission a review to examine how the role of the Councils of Voluntary Service in delivering the social inclus…
22 Jun 1999 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to recognise the importance of rural areas and to ensure that rural development is given a high priority over the next four years.
Answer · Ross Finnie: Rural development will be one of the Executive's top priorities but real progress will only be achieved if there is an integrated approach at the highest level. Accordingly, a Ministerial Committee reporting to the Cabinet has been established with the task …