James Dornan

15 Apr 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Electoral Commission regarding campaign funding and donations in relation to the independence referendum.

4 Mar 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the European Union regarding the labelling of products since the discovery of horsemeat in other meat products.

25 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many years are included in local authority financial planning.

Answer · Derek Mackay: The number of years included in local authority financial planning is a matter for individual councils, but the Scottish Government would encourage all public bodies to engage in long term financial planning as part of the management of their business. The S…

20 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made by the Early Years Collaborative.

1 Feb 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many consultants specialising in geriatrics were employed by the NHS in September (a) 2006, (b) 2007, (c) 2008, (d) 2009, (e) 2010, (f) 2011 and (g) 2012 and what the annual change was, expressed as a percentage.

Answer · Alex Neil: The information requested on how many consultants specialising in geriatrics were employed by the NHS as at 30 September for each of the last seven years can be found in the following tables. Table 1 shows the total headcount of consultants specialising in g…

30 Jan 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about devolving consumer-related powers in light of the UK Government’s plans to abolish Consumer Focus.

8 Jan 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government who is involved in helping widen access to colleges for disabled people.

20 Nov 2012 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Canadian guidelines on the clinical, symptomatic definition of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), as recommended in the Scottish Public Health Network report, Health Care Needs Assessment of Services…

Answer · Michael Matheson: Since the needs assessment was published, a synthesis of the best available evidence, including evidence drawn from people’s experience, to assist with the differential diagnosis and clinical management in primary care of adults with ME-CFS has been presented…

20 Nov 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress there has been with the implementation of the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011.

17 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent progress the Detect Cancer Early Initiative has made.

18 Jun 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government gives to carers.

13 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with Scottish organisations carrying out development work in South Sudan.

30 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made by the campaign, No Knives Better Lives.

23 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council about unemployment.

25 Apr 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance is used by a procurator fiscal in determining whether a case is tried on a summary or indictment basis.

18 Apr 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that council staff who are earning less than £21,000 per year should receive a minimum pay rise of £250.

29 Feb 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what role it envisages housing associations having in tackling unemployment.

23 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with colleges about future budget settlements.

26 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to improve employment prospects in areas of high unemployment in Glasgow.

19 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it last had discussions with Glasgow City Council about the provision of additional support for learning in schools.

31 Aug 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council about the provision of additional support for learning in schools.

15 Jun 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the possibility of a high-speed rail link with Scotland.

2 Jun 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much council taxpayers in Glasgow will save through the ending of paid director positions on arm’s length external organisations.

19 May 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that local authorities have a duty of care and responsibility to the most vulnerable in society.