Claire Baker

16 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with local authorities regarding the impact on their workforce of the proposals in the UK Government's trade union Bill.

9 Sep 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had to discuss a film studio in Straiton; when they took place; who was invited, and who attended.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government has not held any meetings to discuss a film studio in Straiton. The Film Studio Delivery Group which consists of representatives from Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and Scottish Enterprise tested the market for a film and TV st…

9 Sep 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had to discuss the BBC charter renewal; when they took place; who was invited, and who attended.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government has met with a range of individuals and organisations with an interest in the future of broadcasting in Scotland. These include the UK, Welsh and Northern Irish governments, the BBC, BBC Trust, STV, independent producers and academics.…

9 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its Low Emission Strategy.

Answer · Aileen McLeod: The Scottish Government consulted on the draft Low Emission Strategy earlier in 2015. My officials are working closely with Transport Scotland, SEPA, local authorities and other partners to build on those proposals and we look to publish the final document la…

2 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential economic impact on the area, what discussions it is having with Havelock Europa regarding potential job losses in Fife.

24 Aug 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-26156 by Fergus Ewing on 15 July 2015, who the (a) First Minister, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs and (c) Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities met in the United States to discuss the Transatlant…

Answer · Fergus Ewing: All ministerial engagements are proactively published quarterly in arrears on the Scottish Government website at http://www.gov.scot/About/People/14944/Events-Engagements. Scottish Ministers have raised their concerns about the potential impact of the Trans…

10 Jul 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people who were subject to a stop and search in the (a) (i) Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, (ii) Cowdenbeath, (iii) Dunfermline, (iv) Kirkcaldy, (v) Mid Fife and Glenrothes, (vi) North East Fife, (vii) Perthshire North, (viii) Perthshire South and Kinross-shire constituency and (…

Answer · Michael Matheson: The information requested is a matter for Police Scotland. I have alerted the Chief Constable to your question and I have asked him to write to you.

10 Jul 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many of the stop and searches in the (a) (i) Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, (ii) Cowdenbeath, (iii) Dunfermline, (iv) Kirkcaldy, (v) Mid Fife and Glenrothes, (vi) North East Fife, (vii) Perthshire North, (viii) Perthshire South and Kinross-shire constituency and (b) Mid Scotland and …

Answer · Michael Matheson: The information requested is a matter for Police Scotland. I have alerted the Chief Constable to your question and I have asked him to write to you.

10 Jul 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many stop and searches have taken place in the (a) (i) Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, (ii) Cowdenbeath, (iii) Dunfermline, (iv) Kirkcaldy, (v) Mid Fife and Glenrothes, (vi) North East Fife, (vii) Perthshire North, (viii) Perthshire South and Kinross-shire constituency and (b) Mid Sco…

Answer · Michael Matheson: The information requested is a matter for Police Scotland. I have alerted the Chief Constable to your question and I have asked him to write to you.

30 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to update its international strategy and, if so, when, and whether it will consult on the update.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Following the launch of Scotland’s Economic Strategy, which included internationalisation as one of its key priorities, Scotland’s International Framework was published on 25 March 2015. The framework is accompanied, for the first time, by a ministerial Inte…

30 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to update its international development plan and, if so, when, and whether it will consult on the update.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: November 2015 sees the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Scottish Government's international development plan. This provides an optimum opportunity to update it in order to ensure that it continues to provide funding to address some of the most pre…

30 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much each of its directorates has spent on consultancy fees in each of the last three years.

Answer · John Swinney: The total expenditure incurred by core Scottish Government on external consultancy for each of the last three financial years is as follows: 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 £4,392,297.59 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 £5,754,700.26 1 April 2014 to 31 March 20…

23 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-26063 by Fergus Ewing on 22 June 2015, what representatives from what community, environmental and industry groups ministers have been meeting.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Ministers have held the following meetings with representatives from community, environmental and industry groups to discuss the consultation and pre-consultation preparations: 24 March 2015 - Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioner…

17 Jun 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address food poverty in Mid Scotland and Fife.

16 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the (a) First Minister, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs and (c) Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities had regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership during her/his recent trip to the United States.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: During recent visits to the United States, ministers had a number of discussions on a range of subjects including the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnerships.

10 Jun 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for a consultation on unconventional gas and fracking.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Ministers have been meeting with representatives from community, environmental and industry groups to discuss the consultation and our pre-consultation preparations. Further details of the consultation and accompanying work will be announced in due course.

8 Jun 2015 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the range of powers of the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.

2 Jun 2015 · Portfolio Question

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

19 May 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the economy of Levenmouth in Fife.

12 May 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking under the Fair Work, Skills and Training portfolio to support the Fife economy.

22 Apr 2015 · Portfolio Question

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

15 Apr 2015 · General Question

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

7 Apr 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the police sickness absence rate has been in each of the last five years, broken down by (a) division and (b) rank.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The recording and management of sickness absence for police officers is a matter for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.

2 Apr 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much (a) it and (b) its relevant bodies have spent on the upkeep and conservation of Rowallan Castle during its time in public ownership.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Rowallan has not been in public ownership, it has been maintained by the state under a guardianship agreement with successive owners since 1950. Guardianship of an ancient monument arises where the owner of the monument places it under the control and managem…

2 Apr 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what weighting it gave to (a) previous public enquiries and (b) the cultural significance of the site, before taking the decision to hand over Rowallan Castle to private ownership.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Rowallan Old Castle has always been in private ownership. The monument has been maintained by the state since 1950 under a guardianship agreement. (a) All the relevant history of the site has been taken into account, including previous applications for sched…

2 Apr 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will rescind guardianship of Rowallan Castle.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The legal and administrative arrangements to secure transitional and ongoing arrangements for preservation of the monument are being finalised. I wrote to the Education and Culture Committee on 28 February 2015 to inform them of this case. These arrangements …

23 Mar 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out an evaluation of the impact on the retail sector of the delay in the review of business rates.

Answer · John Swinney: 64 per cent of retail properties in Scotland are estimated to have zero or reduced business rates due to this government’s package of rates relief, which is estimated at £618 million in 2015. Small and medium retailers in Scotland already receive the best de…

2 Mar 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding is available for the 2015 Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund and when the details will be announced.

25 Feb 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many antisocial behaviour orders have been issued in Fife in each of the last five years and for what offences.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: The Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004 places a statutory requirement on local authorities to keep records of all antisocial behaviour orders and interim orders. The member may wish to write to the Chief Executive of Fife Council directly to request the…

18 Feb 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Burntisland Fabrications Ltd regarding reports of potential job losses.