Parliamentary questions
Roderick Campbell
191 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
30 Jan 2013 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to schools to help children who live with an alcoholic parent.
Answer · Aileen Campbell: We are currently updating our practice guidance (Getting our Priorities Right) for use by all practitioners working with children, young people and families affected by problematic alcohol or drug use. This is due for publication in the spring.
30 Jan 2013 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes charities that help children of alcoholics to those affected.
Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government recognises the excellent work many charities do in this important area. I recently visited the Lighthouse Foundation in Kilmarnock which has benefited from Partnership Drugs Initiative funding and is clearly making a difference to the …
30 Jan 2013 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to recognise Children of Alcoholics Week 2013.
Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government recognises the importance of raising awareness of children affected by parental alcohol problems and will continue to work with organisations like Addaction who have also supported Children of Alcoholics Week. It is clear that we must …
30 Jan 2013 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to charities that help children and family members of alcoholics.
Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government has annually funded the Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) since 2001. The funding for 2012-13 was £850,000. The PDI funds voluntary organisations that deliver different projects across all 30 Alcohol and Drug Partnership areas workin…
30 Jan 2013 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to children living in households with an alcoholic parent.
Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government has annually funded the Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) since 2001. The funding for 2012-13 was £850,000. A variety of approaches to support children and young people affected by substance misuse are undertaken by PDI funded projec…
17 Dec 2012 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the Scottish Government's submission to the EU on minimum pricing for alcohol.
12 Dec 2012 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding the establishment of a multi-role brigade at RAF Leuchars, given the importance of these proposals to the local community.
5 Dec 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will introduce its consultation on the licensing of air weapons.
5 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that families and carers are involved in the policy development and service delivery of mental health services.
29 Oct 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government when Sheriff Principal Taylor’s report on the Review of Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland will be published.
22 Oct 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Fife Council regarding the ownership and maintenance of weirs and sluice gates to help prevent future flooding.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: While discussions have been held between Scottish Environment Protection Agency officers and Fife Council regarding the recent flood incidents in Dura Den, to date the Scottish Government has had no specific discussion with Fife Council regarding the ownershi…
22 Oct 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider creating a database of ownership for weirs and sluice gates.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Scottish Environment Protection Agency has a record of those weirs and sluice gates that require a Controlled Activities Regulation licence. Those weir and sluice gates that have the potential to contribute to flood risk will be identified as part of the flo…
22 Oct 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action can be taken against owners of weirs and sluice gates that are faulty or broken as a result of a lack of maintenance.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Many weirs and impoundments serve a particular purpose such as storing water or facilitating abstractions for purposes such as electricity generation, public water supply or drinks manufacture. These assets require authorisation by means of a Controlled Activ…
22 Oct 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to rural communities affected by localised flooding.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Flood protection measures and schemes to protect communities from the threat of flooding are primarily a matter for local authorities. However, the Scottish Government is committed to supporting work that helps protect the people of Scotland from the effects …
24 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its future budget plans are for international development.
24 Sep 2012 · Topical Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on NHS Fife’s recent announcement regarding restrictions on the availability of IVF, in light of the imminent publication of a national fertility review.
17 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the safe and effective prescription of psychotropic medication to care home residents.
10 Sep 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve diagnosis of dementia in hospital inpatients, in light of the recent report by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish Government’s National Dementia Strategy recognises that improving diagnosis of dementia is key to helping people access effective care, treatment and support. We met our diagnosis target nationally and, earlier this year, The Alzheimer Society pu…
28 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the responses to Maintenance of land on private housing estates: Consultation, and what further action it will take on the issue.
Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: We are aiming to publish the consultation responses by the end of October. We will outline next steps at around the same time.
20 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what funding North East Fife will receive as part of the activity agreements programme.
Answer · Angela Constance: Fife Council has been allocated up to £244,733 to support the development of Activity Agreements in Fife for 2012-13. The use of this funding across the area is a matter for the council to decide.
20 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to develop the role of colleges in the activity agreements programme.
Answer · Angela Constance: As activity agreements are focused on those young people not yet able or ready to access formal learning opportunities we would see college as a progression route for them upon completion of their activity agreement. Some young people will access college prov…
13 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to limit scientific testing on live animals for cosmetic purposes.
Answer · Alasdair Allan: Legislation on animal procedures is a reserved matter and all such experiments are regulated by the Home Office through the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. In 1997-98 a voluntary ban was secured on the testing of cosmetic finished products and ingred…
9 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it expects to achieve the targets set out in Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2020 for reductions in the number of deaths and injuries on roads by 2015.
Answer · Keith Brown: We are on track to meet the 2020 targets as set out in Scotland’s Road Safety Framework, and we have already achieved some of the 2015 “milestones” targets, as shown in the following table. 2004-08 average (baseline) 2011 figure % reduction on baseline …
9 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being taken to prevent road accidents nationally, and what specific measures there are for North East Fife.
Answer · Keith Brown: Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2020, published on 15 June 2009, includes distinct and challenging targets for reductions in road casualties in Scotland over the next decade from 1 January 2011. The framework provides strategic direction and gives eight …
9 Aug 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many road accident-related deaths there have been in (a) North East Fife and (b) Fife in each year since 2007.
Answer · Keith Brown: The figures for road accident related deaths in North East Fife are as follows: Table: North East Fife Fatal Casualty Numbers by Year Casualty 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total Fatal 2 8 3 6 3 22 Total 2 8 3 6 3 22 The figures for road a…
24 Jul 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages healthier levels of salt consumption.
Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Scotland are encouraging food businesses to meet the FSA’s 2012 salt targets. These targets are set for around 80 categories of processed foods contributing most salt in the diet. The Scottish Go…
17 Jul 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with mobile operators regarding mobile phone reception in North East Fife.
Answer · Alex Neil: As set out in Scotland’s Digital Future – Infrastructure Action Plan, published on 31 January 2012, improving mobile phone and broadband coverage across the whole of Scotland is a priority for the Scottish Government. Whist the Scottish Government has not yet…
17 Jul 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with mobile broadband providers regarding the rollout of superfast, 3G mobile broadband to all areas of North East Fife before the auction of 4G bandwidths.
Answer · Alex Neil: As set out in Scotland’s Digital Future – Infrastructure Action Plan, published on 31 January 2012, improving mobile phone and broadband coverage across the whole of Scotland is a priority for the Scottish Government. Whist the Scottish Government has not yet…
12 Jul 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Fife Council regarding increased broadband connectivity in North East Fife.
Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish Government has been in dialogue with Fife Council on its broadband plan for the region since March 2011. Most recently, this has included a meeting at official level on 21 February 2012. As we progress with implementation of the Step Change 2015…
12 Jul 2012 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what investment is planned to increase broadband connectivity in North East Fife.
Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish public sector currently has a funding pot of £284.5 million for broadband delivery across Scotland. This comprises funds from the Scottish Budget, UK Government and local authority contributions. This funding will be used to invest in infrastruc…