Parliamentary questions
Lewis Macdonald
2,224 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route planning application, (a) when ministers received the report of the local public inquiry, (b) how many objections they are considering and (c) in which month they expect to announce their decision.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Draft Orders for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route were promoted under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and a Public Local Inquiry was held between September and December 2008. The reporters'' report was submitted to Scottish ministers on 30 June 2009. The…
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the Trump International Golf Links planning application, (a) when ministers received the report of the local public inquiry, (b) how many objections they considered and (c) when they announced their decision.
Answer · John Swinney: This information is available on the Scottish Government''s website at: </p> <p ><u><a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/publications/foi/MenieEstate">www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/publications/foi/Men…
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many reports on public local inquiries it is considering.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Scottish ministers are currently considering 10 reports submitted by the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals following a public local inquiry.</p>
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications submitted after May 2007 for new wind energy developments under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 it has determined.
Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Government has determined four applications.</p>
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications it has received for (a) new wind energy developments and (b) extensions to existing wind energy developments under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 since May 2007.
Answer · Jim Mather: Since May 2007, the Scottish Government has received (a) seven applications for new wind energy developments and (b) seven applications for extensions to existing wind energy developments.</p>
21 Sep 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications received since May 2007 it is considering under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for (a) new wind energy developments and (b) extensions to existing wind energy developments.
Answer · Jim Mather: Since May 2007, the Scottish Government has received (a) seven applications for new wind energy developments and (b) seven applications for extensions to existing wind energy developments “ four of which have been determined.</p>
9 Sep 2009 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what additional transport infrastructure will be in place before the next Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in 2011.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson : <i > This question was answered in the Chamber. The answer can be viewed in the Official Report using the following link:</i></p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor0917-01.htm">http://www.scot…
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many vacancies are available at the Scottish Police Services Authority Forensic Services branches in (a) Aberdeen, (b) Dundee, (c) Edinburgh and (d) Glasgow.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: This is an operational matter for the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA). Information on SPSA staff vacancies is not held centrally.</p>
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what budget it allocated to the Scottish Police Services Authority for (a) training and (b) recruitment of staff in each year since 1 April 2007.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: This is an operational matter for the Scottish Police Services Authority. The information requested is not held centrally.</p>
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what budget it has allocated to the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) in each year since 1 April 2007, broken down by the SPSA Forensic Services branches in (a) Aberdeen, (b) Dundee, (c) Edinburgh and (d) Glasgow.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The Scottish Government allocates grant-in-aid (GIA) to the Scottish Police Services Authority. It is a matter for the SPSA management and board to decide how much funding it should allocate to the individual services it provides to Scottish police forces.</p…
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) full- time and (b) part-time staff have been employed at the Dundee branch of the Scottish Police Services Authority Forensic Services in each year since 1 April 2007.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-26142 on 19 August 2009. 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…
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time staff have been employed at the Aberdeen branch of the Scottish Police Services Authority Forensic Services in each year since 1 April 2007.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The provision of police forensic science services is an operational matter for the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA). The Scottish Government does not collect information on the number of SPSA staff employed in Aberdeen or Dundee.</p>
24 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many staff are employed by the Scottish Police Services Authority.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: There were 907 full-time equivalent staff employed by the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) at 31 March 2008. In addition, there were 329 full-time equivalent police officers on secondment to SPSA. These figures include staff at the Scottish Crime and…
6 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the Irish Government in response to its decision to introduce a higher rate of air travel tax for destinations over 300km from Dublin, including Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh.
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: We have made no representations to the Irish Government on this issue.</p>
6 Jul 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the expected impact on inbound tourism from Ireland as a result of the Irish Government’s decision to introduce a higher rate of air travel tax for destinations over 300 km from Dublin, including Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh
Answer · Stewart Stevenson: We have made no such assessment.</p>
22 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3O-7416 by Shona Robison on 18 June 2009, when it expects to make a decision on the Stage 1 application submitted by Aberdeen City Council.
Answer · Shona Robison: It is for sportscotland to consider the business case for an Olympic-sized swimming pool in Aberdeen as part of the formal application process. I am pleased that a formal application has now been submitted to sportscotland by Aberdeen City Council.</p> <p >T…
22 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3O-7416 by Shona Robison on 18 June 2009, on what date Aberdeen City Council submitted its Stage 1 application.
Answer · Shona Robison: Aberdeen City Council submitted its Stage 1 application to sportscotland for funding to support the development of a 50-metre pool in Aberdeen on Monday 15 June. Any issues arising from the Stage 1 application are a matter for the applicant, Aberdeen City Cou…
22 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many referrals there have been to the adult scoliosis service at the Royal Infirmity of Edinburgh since 1 April 2009, broken down by NHS board.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: In the three month period April to June 2009, 28 individuals over the age of 16 were referred to the adult scoliosis service based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.</p> <p >Source of Referrals to Adult Scoliosis Service, April-June 2009</p> <table borde…
22 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when the first referral to the new adult scoliosis service at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh was accepted.
Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The first referral to the adult scoliosis service was accepted in April 2009.</p>
17 Jun 2009 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how the consequential funding of £31 million for affordable housing will be allocated among local authority areas.
Answer · Alex Neil: <i > This question was answered in the Chamber. The answer can be viewed in the Official Report using the following link:</i></p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/officialReports/meetingsParliament/or-09/sor0625-01.htm">http://www.scot…
8 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-24323 by Jim Mather on 4 June 2009, for what reason energy efficiency measures on their own are not funded by the Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme.
Answer · Jim Mather: The primary aim of the Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme is to promote the take up of renewables technologies in Scotland. However, in recognition of the importance of reducing energy consumption, all projects must also undertake an assessment of measur…
2 Jun 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-24069 by Shona Robison on 1 June 2009, how much each project has been awarded, broken down by year and local authority area.
Answer · Shona Robison: The information requested on funding for the Youth Action Plan for Football, broken down by year and local authority area, is not held centrally by the Scottish Government.</p> <p >The member may wish to contact the Scottish Football Association, which has o…
28 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what grant funding is available to community and voluntary groups to install microgeneration equipment in community and church halls.
Answer · Jim Mather: The Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme provides grant funding to non-profit making community organisations for technical support, relevant training and the installation of renewable energy equipment. Under this scheme advice is free and grants of up to £…
28 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what grant funding is available to community and voluntary groups to improve the insulation and draught proofing in community and church halls where no microgeneration equipment is installed.
Answer · Jim Mather: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-24323 on 4 June 2009. 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/Bu…
28 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what grant funding is available to community and voluntary groups to improve the energy efficiency of community and church halls.
Answer · Jim Mather: Grant funding is available to community and voluntary groups to improve the energy efficiency of community and church halls through two main sources.</p> <p >Firstly, the Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) provides grant funding for energy effic…
18 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has given a funding commitment to Aberdeen City Council in respect of the proposed 50-metre swimming pool and, if so, whether it is subject to any conditions.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-24072 on 3 June 2009. 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.parliament.…
18 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met officials from Aberdeen City Council to discuss the proposals for a 50-metre swimming pool.
Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-4790 on 9 October 2007. 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.parliamen…
18 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what commitment it has given to the proposed 50-metre swimming pool in Aberdeen.
Answer · Shona Robison: As announced by the Scottish Government on 18 April 2008, £5 million will be allocated to Aberdeen City Council for its proposal for a 50-metre swimming pool, subject to a detailed, affordable business plan coming forward. A formal application to sportscotlan…
18 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what arrangements it has put in place to provide funding to local authorities for community sports arenas.
Answer · Shona Robison: Funding is available to local authorities for capital projects through the normal annual settlement process. It is for local authorities to determine what projects they will support through this mechanism. In addition, funding may be available from sportscotl…
18 May 2009 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has received an application from Aberdeen City Council for funding from sportscotland’s Building for Sport programme.
Answer · Shona Robison: All applications for funding from sportscotland to support the development of facilities would be made direct to sportscotland on the appropriate application form and not the Scottish Government.</p>