Roderick Campbell

10 Mar 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the emergency services in Scotland are expected to use the same mobile communications network as their counterparts in the rest of Great Britain after the current contracts with Airwave expire.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Yes. As outlined by the Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs in his response to S4W-27311 on 17 September 2015, the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme has developed proposals for a replacement Emergency Services Network (ESN) which…

10 Mar 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether there has been an increase in the use of special measures for children and vulnerable adult witnesses since the relevant provisions of the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 came into force on 1 September 2015.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 introduces various measures to improve support for victims and witnesses, putting victims' interests at the heart of the justice system and ensuring that witnesses are able to fulfil their public duty effectively.…

10 Mar 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on revising the Fire and Rescue Framework for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: I have today (21 March 2016) launched a consultation on the Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland 2016 which invites comment on our future strategic priorities for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Copies of the consultation papers will be placed in the …

9 Mar 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consideration of an application for legal aid towards the costs of a private prosecution from representatives of some of the families of victims of the Glasgow bin lorry tragedy.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Private prosecutions are, and should remain, exceptionally rare in Scotland. Responsibility for decisions on whether or not to prosecute alleged criminal offences in Scotland rests clearly with the Crown. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has a s…

8 Mar 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consideration of an application for legal aid toward the costs of a private prosecution from representatives of some of the families of victims of the Glasgow bin lorry tragedy.

7 Mar 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to figures from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, which show a 5.5% increase in visitor numbers at attractions in Scotland in 2015.

3 Feb 2016 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding the proposed referendum on EU membership.

1 Feb 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the review of NHS drug assessments.

18 Jan 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is on the Resolution Foundation report, The State of Working Scotland.

13 Jan 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs considers that the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is of benefit to Scotland.

6 Jan 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on the construction of the new intensive psychiatric care unit at Stratheden Hospital.

16 Dec 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its current position is on a review of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

7 Dec 2015 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's plans are to tackle domestic abuse.

25 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the possible implementation of a new EU directive on the movement of non-EU students and researchers.

23 Nov 2015 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to eradicate abuse of patients in care homes.

16 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of the EU and what matters were discussed.

12 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the uptake rate has been for the influenza vaccination in 2015 compared with 2014.

Answer · Maureen Watt: Health Protection Scotland routinely monitors the levels of flu and flu-like illness using a range of surveillance indicators. Results are published online in a weekly national influenza report throughout the October to May flu season. To week ending 15 Nove…

12 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Rugby Union and the Scottish Football Association in relation to treatment for head injuries.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Government works closely with the Scottish Rugby Union and the Scottish Football Association on safety issues. Dr James Robson, Chief Medical Officer of the Scottish Rugby Union and Dr John MacLean from the Scottish Football Association were part…

11 Nov 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to provide public access defibrillators to communities.

4 Nov 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what housing support it can provide for veterans and their families in light of the recommendations by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner in the document, Report on the Provision of Information on Housing for Service Leavers and Veterans in Scotland.

Answer · Margaret Burgess: The recommendations made by the Scottish Veterans commissioner in the document: Report on the Provision of Information on Housing for Service Leavers and Veterans in Scotland (August 2015) sets out recommendations and findings intended to help service-leavers…

28 Oct 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the future use of Leuchars army station.

21 Oct 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it can encourage library usage by children.

2 Oct 2015 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will match the UK Government’s introduction of lifetime pension awards for widows of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government recognises the distinct risk that police officers and firefighters face each day in keeping our communities safe. The risk can regrettably result in the ultimate sacrifice being made and it is only right that there is a change to the p…

29 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help increase take-up of the flu vaccination.

23 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it can support grassroots development of rugby.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: sportscotland is providing £774,500 of funding to the Scottish Rugby Union in 2015-16. Scottish Rugby will submit a four year business plan next year covering the period 2016-20. Scottish Rugby also benefits from our Proceeds of Crime Cashback Programme with…

21 Sep 2015 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to assist research into dementia.

16 Sep 2015 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to improve the safety of passengers on trains.

10 Sep 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) GPs and (b) consultants have retired from each NHS board in each of the last five years and at what average age.

Answer · Shona Robison: Information on how many a) GPs and b) consultants have retired from each NHS board in the last five years, and at what average age, is not published by Information Services Division Scotland. Information relating to retiral rates is not recorded by NHS boards…

4 Sep 2015 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reduce the number of domestic fire incidents for people aged 60 and over.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has a statutory responsibility for promoting fire safety, which includes providing advice, information, publicity and encouragement to prevent fires and death or injury in the home. SFRS promotes domestic fire safet…

2 Sep 2015 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy has had with the UK Government regarding the devolution of welfare powers.