Paul Martin

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what meetings it has had with representatives of News International or News Corporation in a non-journalistic capacity since May 2007.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53939).

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any (a) ministers, (b) special advisers or (c) officials have been in contact with Mr James Murdoch by (i) phone, (ii) in person or (iii) by other means since May 2007 and, if so, on what date; who was present, and what matters were discussed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53938).

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any (a) ministers, (b) special advisers or (c) officials have been in contact with Mr Rupert Murdoch (i) by phone, (ii) in person or (iii) by other means since May 2007 and, if so, on what date; who was present, and what matters were discussed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53937).

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any (a) ministers, (b) special advisers or (c) officials have been in contact with Mr Frederic Michel either (i) by phone, (ii) in person or (iii) by other means since May 2007 and, if so, on what date; who was present, and what matters were discussed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53936).

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any special adviser met Mr Frederic Michel on or around 11 February 2011 and, if so, which adviser; who else was present, and what matters were discussed.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53935).

25 Apr 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the proposed development of a railway station in the Robroyston area of north Glasgow.

Answer · Keith Brown: In 2010, Transport Scotland provided feedback to a planning application from developers for a station at Robroyston. As a result, the developer is currently undertaking a study of public transport, including an appraisal of a railway station. The recently an…

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive on which dates the First Minister has spoken to the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport since 13 May 2010.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53976).

25 Apr 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the First Minister had a phone call booked with the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport on 3 March 2011.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The information requested is being collated. I will write to the member as soon as the information is available and a copy will be placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 53977).

18 Apr 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to widen access to services for victims of domestic abuse in Glasgow.

23 Feb 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many receptions it has hosted since May 2011; what each was for, and what the location was.

Answer · John Swinney: Information regarding receptions hosted by Scottish Government ministers is routinely published on the Scottish Government website, detailing the date, host, location and guest list. This is currently published every three months and can be accessed at the fo…

23 Feb 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much it has spent on entertaining and hospitality since May 2011, broken down by purpose.

Answer · John Swinney: Total Scottish Government expenditure on entertaining and hospitality for the period 1 May 2011 to 31 January 2012 (9 months) was £438,485. Information about specific purposes could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Comparable figures for the three …

23 Feb 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much it has spent on taxis since May 2011.

Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Government spent £188,347 on taxis from May 2011 until the end of January 2012. By comparison, the spend for May 2010 to the end of January 2011 was £228,518.The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that it obtains value for money from i…

23 Feb 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been spent on overseas travel by officials not accompanied by ministers since May 2011, broken down by (a) date and (b) destination.

Answer · John Swinney: Information relating to overseas travel by officials is not held in the form requested. Scottish Government officials undertake overseas travel to ensure we effectively represent the people of Scotland and to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard on important iss…

23 Feb 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been spent on overseas travel by each minister since May 2011 broken down by (a) date and (b) destination and how many (i) officials and (ii) others accompanied them on each visit.

Answer · Bruce Crawford: Ministers overseas travel information is proactively published on the Scottish Government Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/14944/travel/visitsoverseas. We are currently collating the information for 2011 and this is due to be published at the end …

8 Feb 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to regulate bus services.

18 Jan 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy last met members of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what matters were discussed.

11 Jan 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it has taken recently to tackle unemployment in Glasgow Provan.

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what background checks it undertook on Allan MacAskill's business interests before allowing him to accompany the First Minister on his recent visit to Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04458 on 9 January 2012. 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/parliamentarybu…

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what advice the First Minister took before agreeing to allow Allan MacAskill to accompany him on his visit to Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04458 on 9 January 2012. 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/parliamentarybu…

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many names were on the shortlist to accompany the First Minister on his recent trip to Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04458 on 9 January 2012. 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/parliamentarybu…

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive on what occasions the First Minister has met Allan MacAskill.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The First Minister has met with Allan MacAskill on the following occasions: First Minister meeting with Talisman and SSE Re Beatrice – 5 March 2008 First Minister opened SeaEnergy’s offices on 16 Feb 2009 First Minister meeting between SeaEnergy Renewable…

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it decided which businessmen and women should accompany the First Minister on his recent trip to Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Renewable energy was a major focus of the First Minister’s trip to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Scotland has much expertise to offer both countries in this area, given their desire to reduce dependency on hydrocarbons and promote clearer forms of…

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost was of the First Minister's recent visit to Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The cost for the First Minister’s trip to the Gulf will be published shortly in accordance with normal practice.

6 Dec 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive which government ministers the First Minister met in (a) Qatar, (b) Dubai and (c) Abu Dhabi on his recent visit and what other meetings he attended.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04296 on 29 November 2011. 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/parliamentary…

23 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the Scottish Funding Council will provide indicative funding levels for colleges.

16 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive by how much it is reducing capital investment by over the budget period.

19 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to support students in further education.

5 Oct 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to support kinship carers.

7 Sep 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to extend the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to include registered social landlords.

15 Jun 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it last met representatives of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.