Parliamentary questions
Kenny MacAskill
2,611 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
31 Aug 2015 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for the social responsibility levy.
27 Jul 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-26200 by Alex Neil on 17 July 2015, whether it accepts that this applies to the rights of prisoners.
Answer · Alex Neil: The requirement to act compatibly with the convention rights identified in the Human Rights Act 1998 is relevant to the rights of persons detained in prison.
15 Jul 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-26198 by John Swinney on 7 July 2015, whether its current position is based on the constitutional restrictions that apply, a policy opposition to prisoner franchise or both.
Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26198 on 7 July 2015. 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…
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, if it had powers over the franchise under the Representation of the People Act 1983, whether it would comply with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights on prisoner franchise and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26198 on 7 July 2015 which is available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether its objection to prisoner franchise is compatible with the decisions of the European Court on Human Rights and, if so, on what basis.
Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26198 on 7 July 2015 which is available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it became aware of the decisions of the European Court on Human Rights on prisoner franchise.
Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-26198 on 7 July 2015 which is available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it (a) accepts and (b) considers itself bound in (i) law and (ii) spirit by the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.
Answer · Alex Neil: As a High Contracting Party to the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Kingdom has undertaken to abide by the final judgment of the court in any case to which it is a party. That obligation is binding in international law. Within the United Kingd…
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether its (a) support for and (b) commitment to the Human Rights Act 1998 is conditional and, if so, on what.
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to motion S4M-11484, of 11 November 2014, moved by Roseanna Cunningham on behalf of the Scottish Government and agreed to by members of four out of five of the political parties represented in this Parliament. The motion makes clear that t…
18 Jun 2015 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether its objection to prisoner franchise is on the basis of lack of powers or principle and, if principle, whether it is compatible with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.
Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Parliament does not currently have the legislative competence to change the position on prisoner voting. Once the Scotland Bill delivers the Smith recommendation to transfer all powers to the Scottish Parliament in relation to elections to the Sc…
19 May 2015 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to meet the UK Government to discuss proposed constitutional changes.
5 May 2015 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the tragic event at Liberton High School in 2014, what additional support and resources have been and will be provided to the school.
21 Apr 2015 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the SFA and the SPFL on fan ownership of football clubs.
Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Government believes that we need to do more to ensure there is greater fans involvement in the decision making or running of their football club. Following the amendments to the Community Empowerment Bill, discussions have taken place with both t…
19 Apr 2010 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much time is spent teaching history in (a) primary schools, (b) S1 and (c) S2.
Answer · Michael Russell: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-33252 on 28 April 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/Apps2/…
15 Mar 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service followed the Nolan criteria.
Answer · Tom McCabe: I refer the member to the answerto question S2W-32438 on 29 March 2007. All answers to written parliamentary questions areavailable on the Parliament's website the search facility for which can befound at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.s…
15 Mar 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what advertising was carried out for the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service; when and where the post was advertised; whether anyone was invited to apply and, if so, whether it will provide details; if the post was not advertised, what the reasons were; what criteria applie…
Answer · Tom McCabe: I refer the member to the answerto question S2W-30071 on 7 December 2006. All answers to written parliamentary questions areavailable on the Parliament's website the search facility for which can befound at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa…
15 Mar 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive who appoints members of the Scottish Prison Service Board and what criteria are applied in the selection process; for how long members are appointed, and why there are no representatives of the Prison Officers Association or the Prison Governors Association on the board.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>The SPS Board comprises Executiveand Non-Executive Directors. Executive Directors are Civil Servants and as suchare selected in linew…
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, how many overseas conferences on prison privatisation were attended by senior staff of the Scottish Prison Service in each year since 1999, showing the costs of flights to each conference.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>None.</p>
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, whether it will provide a breakdown of the flight costs incurred by prison governors on official overseas trips in each year since 1999.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-30117 on 14 February 2007. All answers to writtenparliamentary questions are available on …
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, whether it will provide a breakdown of the flight costs incurred by senior staff of the Scottish Prison Service on official overseas trips in each year since 1999.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-30117 on 14 February 2007. All answers to writtenparliamentary questions are available on …
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, whether it will provide a breakdown of the flight costs incurred by the Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service on official overseas trips in each year since 1999.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-30117 on 14 February 2007. All answers to writtenparliamentary questions are available on …
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, whether it will provide a breakdown of the accommodation costs incurred by the Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service on official overseas trips in each year since 1999.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-30117 on 14 February 2007. All answers to written parliamentary questions are availableon …
28 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-30117 by Cathy Jamieson on 14 February 2007, what accounting system is operated by the Scottish Prison Service; why it is unable to track air fares, and what information it holds on air fares.
21 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it plans to make available for the nationwide anti-sectarianism awareness raising campaign announced in December 2006.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: My officials are discussingwith Football for All funding that might be provided by the Executive forproviding an anti-sectarianism in football awareness campaign.</p>
21 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in undertaking the nationwide anti-sectarianism awareness raising campaign announced in December 2006.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: We expect that a focusedanti-sectarian campaign around football will take place early in the 2007-08football season.</p>
21 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects Football for All to commence its first programme of action.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: I understand that Footballfor All is planning a number of events from April 2007.</p>
21 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it will provide for (a) start-up costs, (b) running costs and (c) an awareness campaign in respect of the anti-sectarianism body, Football for All.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The Scottish Executive has agreedto provide up to £65,000 in start up costs to Football for All during 2006-07,subject to the agreement of the grant offer by Football for All.</p><p>My officials are discussingwith Football for All funding that might be provid…
21 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in setting up the anti-sectarianism body, Football for All.
Answer · Patricia Ferguson: The Football for All charityis in the process of being established.</p>
15 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether minibuses and vehicles providing airport-to-hotel or other door-to-door services could be required to provide disabled access under local authority licensing powers.
Answer · Tavish Scott: Local authorities havediscretionary powers under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 todetermine the specification of vehicles which they will license as a taxi orprivate hire car having regard to the type, size and design of the vehicle andwhether it is…
14 Feb 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many offenders placed on the sex offenders’ register have been missing and untraced in each month since 2003.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: As I stated in my response tothe answer to question S2W-28942 on 18 October 2006,this information is not held centrally. Thenumber of sex offenders on the register who are unaccounted for and being soughtchanges on an almost hourly basis due to the nature of …
29 Jan 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated legal aid bill is of the agents and counsel of William Smith for the proceedings in his case against K D Scott, Electoral Registration Officer.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: Mr Smith originally raisedhis case against the Electoral Registration Officer in the Sheriff Court.Although his application for civil legal aid in this case was ultimatelyrejected, a fee of £809.58 was paid to his legal representatives under specialurgency pr…