Paul Martin

24 Aug 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle youth unemployment in Glasgow Provan.

17 Jul 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-26260 by Michael Matheson on 9 July 2015, how many registered sex offenders have been assessed and managed under the multi-agency public protection arrangements in each year since 2007, also broken down by community justice authority area.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: All offenders managed under the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are subject to risk assessment and risk management planning. The figures below are presented by year and Community Justice Authority (CJA) area. The data are taken from more…

22 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many registered sex offenders have been given tenancies by registered social landlords each year under the national accommodation strategy for sex offenders and how many went on to reoffend, also broken down by (a) local authority area and (b) parliamentary (i) region and (ii) consti…

Answer · Margaret Burgess: The Scottish Government does not hold this information.

22 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many registered sex offenders have been released from prison in each year since 2004, also broken down by (a) local authority area and (b) parliamentary (i) region and (ii) constituency.

Answer · Michael Matheson: I have asked officials from across the justice sector to provide a response as no single area holds all the information that you have requested. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) management information system (PR2) includes details on whether someone is on t…

22 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on introducing a (a) register of restricted dog breeds and (b) dog licensing scheme.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: There is existing legislation that places severe restrictions on the owners of certain breeds/types of dog. The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (‘the 1991 Act’) provides for strict controls on types of dogs which were specifically bred for fighting i.e. the Pit Bull …

22 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Independent Press Standards Organisation regarding the defamation of murder victims.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government has had no discussion with the Independent Press Standards Organisation regarding the defamation of murder victims.

22 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Independent Press Standards Organisation should regulate the media in Scotland.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: We have established a Royal Charter on self-regulation of the press, which puts in place a recognition mechanism for a new press regulator that meets the Leveson criteria. It is now a matter for the press to establish a new regulator and to seek recognition. …

15 Jun 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Scottish Funding Council and what was discussed.

1 May 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that communities are protected from dangerous dogs.

22 Apr 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what podiatry services are available for older people in Glasgow who cannot afford private treatment.

13 Apr 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to tackle antisocial behaviour in Glasgow Provan.

24 Mar 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the criminal law in relation to assisted suicide is clear.

Answer · Shona Robison: In Scotland, anyone who assists someone to die will be dealt with under the law of homicide which is clear and accessible. The Lord Advocate made clear in a recent letter to the Justice Committee that in any given case a prosecution will be raised if there is…

16 Feb 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many quad bikes have been seized by police under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 in the last year.

9 Feb 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy last met Glasgow City Council and what matters were discussed.

Answer · John Swinney: I last met Glasgow City Council formally on 28 May 2012, but regularly meet its representatives at various events.

26 Jan 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will order a review of the National Accommodation Strategy for Sex Offenders.

19 Jan 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on agreeing educational outcomes with COSLA as part of the local government settlement.

15 Dec 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: We are continuing to build on our ‘Promoting Positive Outcomes: Working Together to Prevent Antisocial Behaviour in Scotland’ strategy which marked a significant shift in our commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour. Our strategy places prevention, early i…

1 Dec 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners' Rights last met representatives of Glasgow City Council and what matters were discussed. 

27 Nov 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Global Campaign for Education.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: We have not had direct discussions with the UK Government about the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), although I have recently written to Golfhill Primary School to congratulate them on joining the ‘Send My Friend to School’ campaign which is part of GCE. …

12 Nov 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that third sector workers receive the living wage.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government fully supports the Living Wage Campaign and recognise the real difference the living wage can make to the people of Scotland. Although the Scottish Government is not able to set pay levels in the third sector, or indeed the private and…

12 Nov 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that employers are aware of new qualifications that have been introduced as part of the curriculum for excellence.

Answer · Alasdair Allan: The Scottish Government has been working in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework to share information and raise awareness amongst employers about the new…

22 Oct 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what control measures it is considering introducing following its recent consultation on promoting responsible dog ownership.

24 Sep 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs last met Historic Scotland and what was discussed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I meet regularly with Historic Scotland officials to discuss a variety of matters. Most recently, I met with the Director of Heritage Management on Thursday 25 September 2014 to discuss significant cases relating to the historic environment.

15 Sep 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met members of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what matters were discussed.

Answer · Alex Neil: Ministers and government officials regularly meet with representatives of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to discuss matters of importance to local people.

28 Jul 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to tackle antisocial behaviour in Glasgow Provan.

21 Jul 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what public-facing IP addresses are used by its secure intranet.

Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Government secure intranet has no public-facing IP addresses.

9 Jun 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the impact of independence on funding available to creative organisations through the Big Lottery Fund.

3 Jun 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support those NHS boards that are not meeting the waiting time target of 26 weeks for child and adolescent mental health services.

Answer · Michael Matheson: We continue to monitor progress of each health board on a monthly basis through data submitted to the NHS Information Services Division, and are working with all NHS boards to identify priorities for additional support. We have made a significant investment …

28 May 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what matters were discussed.

7 May 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many Yes Scotland meetings each cabinet secretary has spoken at since 1 May 2013.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: This is not a matter for the Scottish Government.