Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Peter Peacock

Unknown party

At a glance Peter Peacock was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions1,395 tabled

Peter Peacock has tabled 1,395 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason Highland and Cairngorms local action groups were unsuccessful in their bi… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive for what reason Highland and Cairngorms local action groups were unsuccessful in their bid for funding from the Broadband Challenge Fund.

Answer · Jim Mather · 21 Mar 2011

The reasons these bids could not be supported was that the score of the bids against the full criteria used fell below that of the others. In the case of Highland, the bid''s explanation of the impact on jobs, and the area and population covered, was weaker than the highest scoring bids. Other bids also provided technical solutions likely to deliver longer term sustainability. In the case of Cairngorm the bid did not explain the project delivery or the impact of the technology proposed as clearly as higher scoring bids. Unfortunately though both bids were sound, they scored less highly than the successful bids.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will replace the withdrawn programmes run by the Intellectual Assets Centre th… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will replace the withdrawn programmes run by the Intellectual Assets Centre that ran in conjunction with the local authorities’ Supplier Developer Programme.

Answer · Jim Mather · 15 Mar 2011

The issue of replacing withdrawn programmes run by the Intellectual Asset Centre that ran in conjunction with the local authorities'' Supplier Developer Programme is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise to provide the member with a response to the question.

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact the decision of Scottish Enterprise to ask small and medium enterprises (SMEs… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact the decision of Scottish Enterprise to ask small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and others to pay 25% towards accessing support by use of their intangible assets will have on its commitment to free support for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations to bid for public sector contracts.

Answer · Jim Mather · 22 Mar 2011

European State aid regulations state that for initial investment projects the beneficiary of aid must provide a contribution of at least 25% of the eligible costs, either through its own resources or by external financing. Scottish Enterprise, in common with other organisations distributing public resources, must abide by these rules. The Scottish Government is committed to making it easier for SMEs and third sector organisations to access public sector contracts. The Public Procurement Advisory Group (PPAG) meets quarterly and is chaired by Mr Mather, bringing together supplier representatives from CBI Scotland, Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses and the third sector. In addition, in October 2008, the Cabinet Secretary launched Public Contracts Scotland, a one stop shop public sector contract advertising system. Its principle aim is to provide businesses with free and easy access to contract opportunities. Since the launch: Over 50, 000 suppliers have registered (84% are SMEs); Over 300 public bodies use the portal; Over 14,000 business opportunities (notices and awards) has been published; 74% of contracts advertised on Public Contracts Scotland are awarded to SMEs

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact it considers any reduction in funding from Scottish Enterprise and Highlands … 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact it considers any reduction in funding from Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise will have on the objectives of the Intellectual Asset Centre in relation to its work on food and drink strategic objectives and protected food names.

Answer · Jim Mather · 15 Mar 2011

The impact and objectives of the Intellectual Asset Centre in relation to its work on food and drink strategic objectives and protected food names is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise to provide the member with a response to the question.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any impediments to the Intellectual Asset Centre securing funding from … 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any impediments to the Intellectual Asset Centre securing funding from the European Union.

Answer · Jim Mather · 15 Mar 2011

The issue of whether there are any impediments to the Intellectual Asset Centre securing funding from the European Union is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise to provide the member with a response to the question.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Intellectual Asset Centre is encouraged to seek funding from appropriate EU f… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Intellectual Asset Centre is encouraged to seek funding from appropriate EU funding programmes.

Answer · Jim Mather · 15 Mar 2011

The issue of whether the Intellectual Assets Centre is encouraged to seek funding from appropriate EU funding programmes is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise to provide the member with a response to the question.

To ask the Scottish Executive what the status is of the Intellectual Asset Centre. 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the status is of the Intellectual Asset Centre.

Answer · Jim Mather · 15 Mar 2011

Scottish Intellectual Management Limited (SIAM) is a Company Limited by Guarantee whose core purpose is to operate and manage the Intellectual Assets Centre. SIAM is a subsidiary of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated breeding success of hen harriers on special protection areas was in (a… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham · 18 Mar 2011

Scottish Natural Heritage has advised that it is unable to provide an estimate of breeding success. This is because its survey methodology is aimed at assessing numbers of breeding pairs rather than their productivity.

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Motions lodged91 lodged

7 Feb 2011	The Future of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music	26 sig.
1 Feb 2011	University of the Highlands and Islands Becomes Scotland’s Newest University	40 sig.
7 Dec 2010	Removing the Barriers to Private Sector Investment in Superfast Broadband Infrastructure	20 sig.
23 Nov 2010	Moray Firth's Spectacular Coastline	26 sig.
21 Sep 2010	Broadband Connectivity	21 sig.
23 Jun 2010	Illegal Killing of Birds of Prey	3 sig.

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Seat & career3 seats held

Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 6 May 1999 – 31 Mar 2003

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.