Mike Pringle

24 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it is monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes tests carried out in local pharmacies in preventing complications relating to diabetes.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: The Scottish Executive is not monitoring this. Such schemes are to be welcomed when they are developed in conjunction with local diabetes services.

15 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received from patients, visitors and staff regarding parking at the Royal infirmary of Edinburgh.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: The Scottish Executive has received representations about car parking at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, from patients, visitors and staff mainly with regard to costs.

15 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many NHS hospital car parks are operated by private contractors.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: Information given during the review of car parking charges indicates that two NHS hospital car parks are operated by private contractors - the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France, and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

15 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the results of its review of parking at NHS hospitals will be published.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: Information collated during the review is summarised in the answers given to questions, S2W-1505 and S2W-1507 today. Revised guidance will be published soon.<P>All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the searc…

15 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the cost of car parking is for (a) patients, (b) visitors and (c) staff at each NHS hospital in each NHS board area.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: The table lists the latest available information on car parking charges in each NHS board area and by NHS trust where applicable:<TABLE BORDER CELLSPACING=1 CELLPADDING=2 WIDTH=605><TR><TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="TOP"><P>NHS Board and Trusts</TD><TD WIDTH="28%" V…

15 Jul 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Lothian NHS Board and Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust regarding car parking cost for patients, visitors and staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Answer · Malcolm Chisholm: There have been no formal discussions but the Executive is currently reviewing its guidance on car parking charges.

20 Jun 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will enter into discussions with Her Majesty's Government and representatives of the fishing industry about the designation of the Darwin Mounds as a special area of conservation under the EU birds and habitats directives.

Answer · Allan Wilson: The Scottish Executive is in discussion with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs about the potential designation of the Darwin Mounds as a Special Area of Conservation under the EC Habitats Directive. It has also had discussions with represe…

20 Jun 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has received about the designation of the Darwin Mounds as a special area of conservation under the EU habitats and birds directives.

Answer · Allan Wilson: The Scottish Executive has received a number of representations from fisheries interests and Non Governmental Organisations regarding the potential designation of the Darwin Mounds.<P>Since the Darwin Mounds are located in UK waters beyond twelve nautical mil…

18 Jun 2003 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Her Majesty's Government about the designation of the Darwin Mounds as a special area of conservation under the EU habitats and birds directives.

Answer · Allan Wilson: The Scottish Executive is in close discussion with Whitehall colleagues about the potential designation of the Darwin Mounds as a special area of conservation under the EC Habitats Directive.<P>Scottish ministers and the UK Government as a whole are committed…

22 May 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what support it has given, and will give in the future, for the development of park and ride sites around Edinburgh.

Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Scottish Executive has supported a number of Park and Ride sites around Edinburgh. <P>Among the projects supported are the completed Newcraighall Rail Park and Ride as part of the Crossrail PTF award; Ferrytoll Park and Ride expansion for which SESTRAN ha…

22 May 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what resources will be made available for local authorities to introduce 20 mph speed 'ones around schools and what consultation local authorities will carry out in respect of such 'ones.

Answer · Nicol Stephen: Local authorities receive a block allocation for a range of services, including transport. It is for each local authority to decide spending priorities on road safety, including the introduction of 20 mph speed limits around schools, based on local needs. The…