Murdo Fraser

28 Feb 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the remit of the external review of NHS Grampian procurement practices by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, as announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in December 2022.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: As set out in the Chamber on 15 Dec, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was asked to undertake a high-level review of a specific procurement exercise carried out by NHS Grampian. The Board was asked:On the basis of having appropriate NHS procurement expertise and…

28 Feb 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will begin taking evidence in relation to its external review of NHS Grampian procurement practices.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-15454 on? 15 March 2023. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committe…

28 Feb 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there is any conflict of interest in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde undertaking the external review of NHS Grampian procurement practices, in light of concerns on this issue reportedly being raised by the company, Medical Devices UK, which has also provided…

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-15454 on15 March 2023. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees…

6 Feb 2023 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on the hospitality and tourism sectors of a ban on advertising alcohol products.

1 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its budget settlement for local authorities will support the future delivery of quality public services.

26 Jan 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its position on treating myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) as a neurological disorder, what it is doing to address the absence of NHS neurology services in Scotland for people with ME.

Answer · Maree Todd: The diagnosis and care of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is largely managed and coordinated by primary care, as people with ME/CFS experience a wide spectrum of symptoms and commonly require input from clinicians fro…

11 Jan 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) a neurological disease, and that it should be treated as such.

Answer · Maree Todd: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a neurological condition as classified by the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The ICD code for ME/CFS is G93.32, categorising it within disorders of the nervous sy…

10 Jan 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the final design for the dualling of the A9 Perth to Inverness road between the Pass of Birnam and the Tay Crossing will be published.  

19 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact its draft Budget for 2023-24 will have on schools.

13 Dec 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to review the legislation on licensing of short-term let accommodation, in light of the reported unintended consequences for existing providers that have emerged.

6 Dec 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that NHS boards comply with public procurement rules in relation to the purchase and operation of specialist medical equipment.

5 Dec 2022 · Topical Question

To ask Scottish Government what its response is to comments from the Auditor General that it underspent its budget by £2 billion in the financial year 2021-22.  

30 Nov 2022 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment is made of the financial health of businesses and the viability of projects prior to the award of a grant of public funds.

24 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what due diligence was done into the financial health of Recycling Technologies prior to a reported award of £1.7 million in public funds from Zero Waste Scotland in 2018.

Answer · Lorna Slater: I am aware that Recycling Technologies Ltd. and Group Plc, which are involved in the Scottish recycling project, Project Beacon, have recently gone into administration. Zero Waste Scotland awarded Recycling Technologies £1 million on 24 August 2017 as part o…

16 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on implementing the actions set out in the Scottish Wild Salmon Strategy published on 14 January 2022.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Scotland’s Wild Salmon Strategy commits to publish an accompanying Implementation Plan. A Stakeholder Advisory Group is advising on the development of the Implementation Plan. The Plan will set out the detailed actions to be taken by Government, industry and …

15 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects the sections of the A9 trunk road from Perth to Inverness, on which made orders have been confirmed to create dual carriageways, to progress to procurement.

8 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to pig producers experiencing rising costs and price competition from imports.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Last August we launched the Pig Producers Hardship Support Scheme. This scheme initially provided £715,000 of funding to producers and was specifically aimed to support those affected by the temporary closure of the Quality Pig Processors plant at Brechin and…

8 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to inshore scallop fishers to help address the rising cost of fuel.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: The Scottish Government is very much aware of the pressures high fuel costs are placing on inshore scallop fishers and the fishing industry in general. Although the fishing industry benefits from red diesel relief, fuel remains a major part of fishing busines…

8 Nov 2022 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its proposed consultation on the separation of the functions of Scotland’s Law Officers.

7 Nov 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether any liability could accrue due to damage caused to third parties by a tree falling as a consequence of activity by beavers.

Answer · Lorna Slater: The Scottish Government cannot comment or provide legal advice on hypothetical questions of liability. Whether a person is liable in a particular scenario will depend on the individual facts and circumstances.

27 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the cost would be of making the monoclonal antibody Evusheld available on prescription to NHS patients in Scotland who are immunocompromised and vulnerable to COVID-19.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The decision not to procure Evusheld ® at this time has been taken based on clinical advice, rather cost. The RAPID C-19 group is a collaborative UK-wide partnership between the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Scottish Medicine…

27 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to making the monoclonal antibody Evusheld available on prescription to NHS patients in Scotland.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government continues to closely monitor the outcomes of further research to ensure that any decisions to make Evusheld ® available to patients in Scotland in the future are based on the best available evidence. The RAPID C-19 group is a collabora…

14 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to S6W-02086 by Graeme Dey on 31 August 2021, which stated that "Transport Scotland is...considering four possible route options for the A9 Dualling Pass of Birnam to Tay crossing section, all of which improve access to Dunkeld and Birnam station", whether there ar…

Answer · Michael Matheson: Following the A9 Dualling Co-Creative Process and other consultations Transport Scotland is currently progressing design and assessment work to identify a preferred route option for the Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section of the A9 Dualling. It is expected…

6 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-02276 by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021, whether any further measures have been employed to improve road safety at the A9 Birnam and Dunkeld junctions.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The works to resurface the A9 around the A822/A923 junction at Dunkeld were completed in late 2021, including changes to road markings to prohibit overtaking through the junction. Illuminated road studs were also installed as part of these works to provide be…

5 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Talgo in relation to any investment in the site of the former Longannet Power Station in Fife.

Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government has had no recent discussions with Talgo with regards to its proposed investment at Longannet, which was tied to its bid to construct trains for HS2.While Talgo was one of the shortlisted potential suppliers of HS2 trains in a procurem…

5 Oct 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to attract new businesses to locate at the site of the former Longannet Power Station in Fife.

Answer · Ivan McKee: Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Scottish Development International (SDI) are continuing to work closely in partnership with Scottish Power, owners of the former Longannet Power Station in Fife, as they formalise their strategy for future use of the site. SE and …

6 Sep 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether guest houses with planning consent under Class 7 are defined as short-let premises for the purposes of the short-term let licensing scheme.

Answer · Shona Robison: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07063 on 4 May 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/w…

11 Aug 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what studies it has carried out into any side effects of COVID-19 vaccines on individuals with autoimmune deficiencies.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Vaccine safety is of the utmost importance and we continue to follow the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance. All vaccines available in Scotland have been approved by the MHRA as safe and effective. The MHRA operates the Yello…

11 Aug 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what studies it has carried out into any impact of COVID-19 vaccines on individuals with skin conditions.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-10341 on 20 September 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-commi…

8 Aug 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the policy that prohibits blood donations from those who received a blood transfusion after 1980.

Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-10269 on? 5 September 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-commi…