Questions · Lewis Macdonald

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many people were admitted to hospital for burns suffered from an electric shock at a electricity sub-station in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board.

Answer · Shona Robison: The information requested is not held centrally.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many emergency calls were made in each police force area in each of the last five years as a result of incidents at power stations.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: The information requested is not held centrally.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers will report to the Parliament on the outcome of the consultation on proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: There are no proposals for ministers to report to Parliament on the outcome of the consultation on the A96(T)/A90(T) Haudagain Roundabout transport appraisal. However, when this study is completed the associated Final STAG Report will be published.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any input by Transport Scotland on proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen was endorsed, approved or agreed by ministers.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland has periodically kept ministers informed of the higher level progress of the A96(T)/A90(T) Haudagain Roundabout transport appraisal. However, no proposed option has been endorsed, approved or agreed by ministers.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether ministers expressed any views to Transport Scotland on options prior to giving input on proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: No.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether Transport Scotland consulted ministers on options prior to giving input on proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: No.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many options for improvements to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen were rejected and for what reasons.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Presently the transport appraisal of the A90(T)/A96(T) Haudagain Roundabout is in its last stage prior to completion. The production of the Final STAG Report represents the end of this transport appraisal. The final report will be published when completed. It…

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what options were considered by Transport Scotland prior to any input to the proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland did not consider any options prior to joining the A90(T)/A96(T) Haudagain Roundabout transport appraisal Steering Group.</p>

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what input Transport Scotland has had to the consultation on proposals to deal with congestion at the junction of the A96 and A90 trunk roads at the Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland agreed to be part of Steering Group to work with Aberdeen City Council and Nestrans as key stakeholders to identify a suitable option(s) to alleviate identified problems at the A90(T)/A96(T) Haudagain Roundabout. This is being done using th…

16 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the responsibilities are of Transport Scotland in relation to road improvement proposals from regional transport partnerships or local authorities affecting trunk roads.

Answer · Stewart Stevenson: Transport Scotland is responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement of the Scottish motorway and trunk road network. In undertaking its responsibilities Transport Scotland consults with stakeholders, including local authorities and regional transpor…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447), why the Cabinet Secretary for Justice has now decided to carry out a full, frank and transparent consultation on the future of the forensic science laborato…

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447), when it plans to announce the outcome of the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447), to whom responses to the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen should be addressed.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447) regarding the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen, how it will consult MSPs and other elected representatives on closur…

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447) regarding the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen, how it will consult the general public in areas affected by the clos…

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report c. 8447), whether forensic service staff will be able to respond to the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen anonymously, if they …

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report c. 8447), when the consultation on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen will end.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report c. 8447), when the consultation document on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen will be sent to all interested parties, including staff, unions, …

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report, c. 8447), how members of the public will be able to respond to the consultation process on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report c. 8447), when the consultation document on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen will be made available on the Scottish Government’s website.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-12818 on 16 May 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…

9 May 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S3O-3214 by Kenny MacAskill on 8 May 2008 (Official Report c. 8447), when the consultation document on the future of the forensic science laboratory in Aberdeen will be published.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I made clear in my answer to question S3O-3214 on 8 May that I have asked the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) to look again at its proposal to integrate the Aberdeen and Dundee laboratories. I am keen that all concerned should be assured that Grampi…

17 Apr 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the differences between Aberdeen City Council’s budget estimate and its final outturn expenditure were in (a) 1995-96, (b) 1996-97, (c) 1997-98, (d) 1998-99, (e) 1999-2000, (f) 2000-01 and (g) 2001-02.

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is provided in the following table. It should be noted that Aberdeen City Council was formed following local government reorganisation in 1996-97 so figures for 1995-96 do not exist.</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border…

17 Apr 2008 · Written Question

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is provided in the following table. It should be noted that Aberdeen City Council was formed following local government reorganisation in 1996-97 so figures for 1995-96 do not exist.</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border…

17 Apr 2008 · Written Question

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is provided in the following table. It should be noted that Aberdeen City Council was formed following local government reorganisation in 1996-97 so figures for 1995-96 do not exist.</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border…

7 Apr 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the differences between Aberdeen City Council’s budget estimate and its final outturn expenditure were in (a) 2002-03, (b) 2003-04, (c) 2004-05, (d) 2005-06 and (e) 2006-07.

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is contained in the following table:</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=120 valign=top > <p align=left >£000</p> </td> <td width=86 valign=top > <p align=r…

7 Apr 2008 · Written Question

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is contained in the following table:</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=99 valign=top > <p align=center >£000</p> </td> <td width=86 valign=top > <p align=…

7 Apr 2008 · Written Question

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is contained in the following table:</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <tr > <td width=155 valign=top > <p align=center >£000</p> </td> <td width=86 valign=top > <p align…

7 Apr 2008 · Written Question

Answer · John Swinney: The information requested is contained in the following table:</p> <p >Aberdeen City Council</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 > <thead> <tr > <td width=120 valign=top > <p align=center >£000</p> </td> <td width=86 valign=top…

19 Mar 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-10509 by Kenny MacAskill on 6 March 2008, whether ministers will consult the general public prior to making a decision on the business case submitted by the Scottish Police Services Authority.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-11133 on 14 April 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/webap…

19 Mar 2008 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-10509 by Kenny MacAskill on 6 March 2008, whether ministers will consult all relevant forensic service staff when considering the business case submitted by the Scottish Police Services Authority.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-11133 on 14 April 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/webap…