Lewis Macdonald

21 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what calculation it has made of the number of offshore oil and gas workers who reside in Scotland.

Answer · Jim Mather: According to the 2001 Census, there were 17,199 residents of Scotland who worked offshore. Of these, 15,416 left from a departure point in Scotland, 694 from a departure point in the rest of the UK and 1,089 from a departure point outside the UK.</p>

21 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether offshore oil and gas workers whose usual place of employment is an offshore oil and gas installation in the UK continental shelf but who reside outside the United Kingdom will be liable for the proposed local income tax.

Answer · John Swinney: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-15107 on 20 August 2008. 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/wa.se…

21 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether offshore oil and gas workers whose usual place of employment is an offshore oil and gas installation in the UK continental shelf will be liable for the proposed local income tax.

Answer · John Swinney: The government''s consultation on a <i >Fairer Local Tax for Scotland</i> formally closed on Friday 18 July. Section 1 of this document describes in broad terms our proposals on liability and residence. We will now analyse all responses that we have received …

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the ministerial statement by Nicola Sturgeon on 4 June 2008 regarding the internal investigation of the Scottish Ambulance Service (Official Report c. 9259), whether it still expects to receive a report by the end of July 2008.

Answer · Shona Robison: Work is underway on the review of the performance information that is required for reporting on the category A target. A draft report will be with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing and the board of the Scottish Ambulance Service by 31 July, with …

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any consultation carried out in relation to any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) West Central and (b) South West divisional areas is in line with the Partnership Information Network guidelines issued to NHS boards and the Scott…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) West Central and (b) South West divisional areas have been subject to consultation with or a report by the independent scrutiny panel set up by ministers to report on proposals for reconfigu…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) West Central and (b) South West divisional areas have been subject to consultation with NHS boards, local authorities, police or fire services or any external stakeholders in the relevant ar…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) West Central and (b) South West divisional areas have been subject to consultation with staff or with trade unions representing staff in the relevant divisions.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what proposals have been considered for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) West Central and (b) South West divisional areas.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any consultation carried out in relation to any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) East Central and (b) South East divisional areas is in line with the Partnership Information Network guidelines issued to NHS boards and the Scott…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) East Central and (b) South East divisional areas have been subject to consultation with or a report by the independent scrutiny panel set up by ministers to report on proposals for reconfigu…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) East Central and (b) South East divisional areas have been subject to consultation with NHS boards, local authorities, police or fire services or any external stakeholders in the relevant ar…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) East Central and (b) South East divisional areas have been subject to consultation with staff or with trade unions representing staff in the relevant divisions.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what proposals have been considered for reconfiguring ambulance services in the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (a) East Central and (b) South East divisional areas.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any consultation carried out in relation to any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the (a) Grampian and (b) Highlands and Islands areas is in line with the Partnership Information Network guidelines issued to NHS boards and the Scottish Ambulance Service and whether…

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the (a) Grampian and (b) Highlands and Islands areas have been subject to consultation with or a report by the independent scrutiny panel set up by ministers to report on proposals for reconfiguration of NHS services.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the (a) Grampian and (b) Highlands and Islands areas have been subject to consultation with NHS boards, local authorities, police or fire services or any external stakeholders in the relevant areas.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any proposals for reconfiguring ambulance services in the (a) Grampian and (b) Highlands and Islands areas have been subject to consultation with staff or with trade unions representing staff in the relevant Scottish Ambulance Service divisions.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-14973 on 29 July 2008. 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/webapp/w…

11 Jul 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what proposals have been considered for reconfiguring ambulance services in the (a) Grampian and (b) Highlands and Islands areas.

Answer · Shona Robison: There are currently no plans nor proposals to reconfigure ambulance services in Scotland. However, the Scottish Ambulance Service continues to utilise and manage all its resources to deliver the highest possible levels of patient care.</p> <p >In relation to…

13 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13128 by Jim Mather on 3 June 2008, whether the funding allocated to each regeneration project will be transferred to the relevant local authority in the event that the project cannot be completed in the next three years.

Answer · Jim Mather: This is an operational matter or Scottish Enterprise. I will ask its chief executive to write to you in this regard.</p>

13 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13128 by Jim Mather on 3 June 2008, whether the funding allocated to each regeneration project will be transferred to the relevant local authority in the event that the project cannot be delivered as planned.

Answer · Jim Mather: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I will ask its chief executive to write to you in this regard.</p>

13 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13128 by Jim Mather on 3 June 2008, whether each regeneration project will be managed and delivered by Scottish Enterprise.

Answer · Jim Mather: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I will ask its chief executive to write to you in this regard.</p>

13 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13128 by Jim Mather on 3 June 2008, what the value of each regeneration project (a) is in 2008-09 and (b) will be for the following three years.

Answer · Jim Mather: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I will ask its Chief Executive to write to you in this regard.</p>

13 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13128 by Jim Mather on 3 June 2008, what the value of Scottish Enterprise’s investment in each regeneration project (a) is in 2008-09 and (b) will be for the following three years.

Answer · Jim Mather: This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise. I will ask its chief executive to write to you in this regard.</p>

5 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what studies it has commissioned into radar interference from proposed wind farms.

Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Government has not commissioned any studies into radar interference from proposed wind farms.</p>

5 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with aviation and airport stakeholders regarding radar interference from proposed wind farms.

Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Government is working with UK Government departments and aviation bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority, National Air Traffic Services and Scottish airports.</p> <p >The discussions seek to promote general solutions to potential radar inte…

5 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it believes that radar issues pose a potential barrier to meeting renewable energy targets.

Answer · Jim Mather: We believe that with careful planning and effective consultation amongst developers, aviation and radar interests it will be possible to balance renewable energy development, aviation and radar safety. This view is strengthened by the fact that there is a UK …

5 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what advice it has received regarding radar mitigation near to prospective wind farm sites.

Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Government recommends that developers engage with aviation organisations and airport operators at an early stage in the design process. It is the responsibility of the developer and the relevant aviation consultee to develop a solution that can b…

5 Jun 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what studies it has undertaken into radar mitigation near to prospective wind farm sites.

Answer · Jim Mather: The Scottish Government has not undertaken any studies into radar mitigation near to prospective wind farm sites. But we are in regular discussion with developers, communities, airport operators, aviation organisations and the Ministry of Defence on mitigatio…

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many ministerial engagements have been held in the Aberdeen Central parliamentary constituency since 16 May 2007, broken down by (a) ministerial portfolio, (b) date and (c) location.

Answer · John Swinney: The detailed information requested is currently being collated and I will write to the member and place a copy of the letter in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 45740) as soon as the information is available.</p>