Claire Baker

4 Jul 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many public representations in (a) support of and (b) opposition to the application to construct and operate the Strathy South windfarm it has received.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: To date, the Scottish Government has received 27 public representations in support of the application and 245 in opposition.

4 Jul 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for consent have been determined by Marine Scotland since 2010, how many (a) were refused, (b) required environmental impact assessment and (c) required appropriate assessment of their effect on European wildlife sites.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: Marine Scotland issues a variety of consents, licences and other permissions relating to a wide range of marine activities. The following table summarises those issued by Marine Scotland Sea Fisheries, Licensing Operations Team , Science and Aquaculture divi…

13 Jun 2016 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle hate crimes against LGBTI people.

30 May 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that victims of rape are supported during a police investigation.

9 Mar 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on there being different regulations regarding IVF treatment and women's BMI in the NHS and through self-financed NHS treatment.

Answer · Shona Robison: It is up to health boards to decide the criteria for patients who choose to self-fund in one of the four centres in Scotland providing NHS IVF, whilst taking into account the health of those undergoing IVF, and the safety of treatment.

4 Mar 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-29631 by Alex Neil on 24 February 2016, what the action points were; whether it will provide records of the meetings, and, if not, for what reason this information is not being made available to the Parliament.

Answer · Alex Neil: There are no plans to publish action points or records of meetings. As previously explained in the answer to S4W-29631, the Scottish Government and Home Office have agreed that the discussions will remain confidential until they are concluded.

24 Feb 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Fife regarding the continuation of the Marie Curie Hospice at Home service.

Answer · Maureen Watt: 50 per cent of the Marie Curie overnight nursing service over the last year, and this will continue. In addition, over the last year, Marie Curie and the Oak Foundation have fully funded the fast track and managed care services. Discussions are underway betwe…

15 Feb 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle childhood obesity.

2 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question SW4-29290 by Alex Neil on 21 January 2016, on what dates discussions regarding the non-legislative proposals from the commission have taken place; what the outcome of each meeting was, and whether it will publish the minutes.

Answer · Alex Neil: Discussions between Scottish Government and Home Office officials regarding the non-legislative proposals made by the Smith Commission on asylum took place on 23 January, 13 March and 2 November 2015. In each meeting, officials discussed the Smith Commission'…

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many criminal trials have been adjourned at (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court because of (i) a crown motion, (ii) a defence motion, (iii) failure to appear by an accused, (iv) failure to appear by a witness, (v) lack of court time and (vi) any other reason i…

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many summary procedures without a jury at (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court were called but adjourned for lack of court time in each of the last five years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many jury trials at (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court were called but adjourned for lack of court time in each of the last five years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government on how many days (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court has sat in each of the last five years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many indictments have been registered at (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court in each of the last five years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

28 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many jury trials have taken place at (a) Kirkcaldy, (b) Dunfermline and (c) Dundee Sheriff Court in each of the last five years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Courts Tribunal Service (SCTS) corporate body. This question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

19 Jan 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and what issues were discussed.

13 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what (a) discussions it has had with the UK Government and (b) progress has been made to implement the recommendation in the Smith Commission Agreement that the Scottish and UK governments work together on issues relating to asylum seekers.

Answer · Alex Neil: In the period since the Smith Commission Agreement was published, the Scottish and UK Governments have sought to progress the recommendation on issues relating to asylum seekers through regular meetings. These have included discussions on the non-legislative …

12 Jan 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it selected the list of vulnerable priority species in the Conservation of Vulnerable Priority Species section of the Environmental Co-operation Action Fund; what (a) mechanisms and (b) plans there are to review the list, and how species other than those on it can be protected throug…

Answer · Aileen McLeod: The list of vulnerable priority species was compiled through a three-step approach: Step 1: identifying species of international importance: those listed on the annexes of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives or, in the case of curlew, listed on the Internat…

29 Dec 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the opportunities for Scotland from trade with Iran.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Officials at Scottish Development International have been in regular contact with UK Trade and Investment around potential opportunities for Scottish companies to do business in a range of international markets. This includes looking at potential future oppor…

29 Dec 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what relationship it has with Iran, and how the lifting of international sanctions will impact on (a) the relationship and (b) its plans for future engagement with (i) the Iranian Government and (ii) Iranian business.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Scottish Development International has identified that there are potential opportunities in the oil and gas sector when international sanctions are lifted. Scottish Development International will continue to monitor potential opportunities for engagement with…

29 Dec 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what representations there have been between it (a) the Iranian Government and (b) Iranian business in the last six months.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Officials from Scottish Development International (SDI) visited Iran from 7-9 December 2015 to discuss possible future opportunities for Scottish companies in the oil and gas sector. SDI officials met with the Ministry of Petroleum, National Iranian Oil Compa…

25 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress in closing the educational attainment gap in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

18 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes gender equality in the arts.

12 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what contracts and subcontracts for Hywind Scotland Pilot Park will be awarded to firms based in Scotland.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: To date Statoil has spent £2.5 million in Scotland on Environmental Impact Assessment, fabrication and Employment Status Indicator studies. On Wednesday 25 November 2015 Statoil announced that Isleburn Ltd, part of the Global Energy Group, had won the contra…

12 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will be announced where the turbines for Hywind Scotland Pilot Park will be made.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Statoil has previously announced that the pilot project will use the Siemens 6MW turbine. If completed in time, it hopes that the turbine assembly will take place at the Siemens new facility on the Humber. If not, the turbines will come from Siemens plant in …

12 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its contribution is to Hywind Scotland Pilot Park.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Neither the Scottish Government nor its agencies have made any financial contribution to the pilot project but work closely with Statoil's project team to maximise Scottish content.

10 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure access to GP services in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

19 Oct 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Fife Council and what issues were discussed.

29 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the University and College Union and what issues were discussed.

23 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training will meet the UK skills minister.