Parliamentary questions
Carolyn Leckie
686 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
26 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the total annual budget for food was in each prison in each of the last five years.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3> <thead> <tr> <td> <p align=center>Establishment</p></td> <td colspan="5"> <p a…
26 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15704 by Cathy Jamieson on 26 April 2005, in which part of the report it states that all menus meet dietary needs; what action has been taken in respect of the recommendations contained in the report for changes to menus; what the annual budget for f…
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>The statement that all menus meet dietary needs is neither in the report nor claimed by SPS. The report commissioned by Cornton Vale…
26 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15706 by Euan Robson on 21 April 2005, when it intends to collate the relevant data so that any harm to children whose parents are imprisoned can be properly assessed.
Answer · Euan Robson: We have no plans to collect such data.</p>
7 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what resources are currently provided in the NHS per week per patient to maintain wheelchairs.
Answer · Rhona Brankin: This information is not held centrally.</p>
7 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to improve the NHS wheelchair repair service, in particular by addressing waits of up to four days with no temporary replacement chairs provided and preventing disabled people remaining bed-bound while they wait for repairs to be carried out.
Answer · Rhona Brankin: NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS) has been commissioned to look at possible options for redesign of the NHS wheelchair service. The aim of the review is to provide a plan for improved NHS wheelchair service provision across the whole of Scotland. The rev…
4 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, given that it acknowledges the Assignation Statement in respect of the Skye Bridge tolls is not probative, how the statutory aspect of the assignation is proved in law.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Assignation Statement is valid even though it is not a probative (or self-evidencing) document. It complies with the requirements of paragraph 14A of schedule 1 to the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Assignation Statement (Prescribed Information) (Scotl…
4 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Assignation Statement in respect of the Skye Bridge tolls is the legal equivalent to a general scheme or an order that is made by ministers.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: Neither. It is a statement with respect to the assignation by the then Secretary of State for Scotland of his rights to charge and collect tolls under the Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order.</p>
4 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive on what date the Assignation Statement in respect of the Skye Bridge tolls was made; who made it, and how it was made.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Assignation Statement was made by the then Secretary of State for Scotland. It was made available for public inspection, and notices to this effect were published on 23 October and 1 November 1991, as required under Paragraph 14A(3) of Schedule 1 to the R…
4 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 demanding subscription applies to the Assignation Statement in respect of the Skye Bridge tolls.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: No.</p>
1 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many children have been taken into care as a result of their mother's imprisonment in each of the last five years.
Answer · Euan Robson: The information requested is not held centrally.</p>
1 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the average cost of each daily meal per prisoner is in each prison.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>The information requested is not available.</p>
1 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-14102 by Cathy Jamieson on 2 March 2005, what the average cost of each daily meal per prisoner is and whether it will provide the testimonies of the nutritionists who stated that all menus meet dietary needs.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>Information on average costs is not available. The nutrition report, referred to in S2W-14102, can be found on the SPS website at:</…
1 Apr 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-14109 by Cathy Jamieson on 2 March 2005, what plans it has to gather and produce more detailed statistical analysis on an on-going basis in respect of women returning to custody.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p> <p>Statistical methods used to provide information on return to custody are under continual review. Wherever it is statistically possib…
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive why the A87 Skye crossing toll order was not issued by Highland Regional Council.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Invergarry-Kyle ofLochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order 1992 wasmade by the then Secretary of State for Scotland, as the statutory roads authority for the A87 trunkroad. The Highland Regional Council did not have the power …
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the A87 Skye crossing extension was a trunk road in October 1995.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: Yes.</p>
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order 1992 (SI 1992/1501) prescribed toll charges according to statutory requirements.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: We believe so, although, aspart of the removal of tolls on the Skye Bridge, this order is now beingrepealed.</p>
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the statutory assignation statement for the A87 tolling regime is an order or a scheme.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: Neither. It is a statementwith respect to the assignation by the then Secretary of State for Scotland ofhis rights to charge and collect tolls under the Invergarry-Kyle of LochalshTrunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order.</p>
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of Lord Sutherland's Opinion in Alexander Smith and Others v. P.F. Dingwall on 16 December 1999 that certain matters "cannot affect the validity of the assignation statement as at the time when it was made", when the assignation was made and by whom it was signed.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: The Assignation Statementwas made by the then Secretary of State for Scotland. It was made availablefor public inspection, and notices to this effect were published on 23 Octoberand 1 November 1991, as required under Paragraph 14A(3) of Schedule 1 tothe Roads…
23 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it plans to establish the Protection of Vulnerable Adults List for which the consultation process closed on 30 April 2004.
Answer · Rhona Brankin: We intend our Protection of Vulnerable Adults List will form part of our proposed Vulnerable Adults Bill, on which some preparatory work has already been completed. We will consult on further elements of a bill soon, and aim to bring forward legislation in th…
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will subsidise directly any Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes or similar schemes proposed for Scotland.
Answer · Andy Kerr: Projects delivered under the joint venture arrangement will be supported through public capital enabling funds which will facilitate site purchase, demolition and clearance costs as well as addressing negative equity concerns of GPs. The underlying principle …
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any subsidies for local improvement will be conditional on public bodies entering into Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes or similar schemes.
Answer · Andy Kerr: The joint venture model is an additional vehicle for investment. It will not be mandatory. It is for local partnerships to make that decision. Public sector investment will continue to be targeted at areas where joint ventures may not be appropriate.</p> <p>T…
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to introduce legislation to give NHS boards prudential borrowing powers.
Answer · Andy Kerr: No. The extension of borrowingpowers to individual boards in Scotland has not been considered since Scottishministers have no powers to raise extra resources by borrowing or sanctioning borrowing.Capital funding in the NHS is controlled by rules issued by HM …
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how much it estimates the cost will be to public services of facilitating the implementation of any Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes or similar schemes, including legal and management consultancy fees.
Answer · Andy Kerr: Options are currently being explored on possible joint venture structures including those where Scottish ministers could take a direct equity interest in each joint venture. The financial memorandum accompanying the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) …
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will exclude facilities management from any Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes, as referred to in the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill.
Answer · Andy Kerr: On 11 November 2002, Scottish ministers published the SE/STUC Protocol on staffing matters in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). It set out the key principles and good practice which Public Sector Organisations (PSOs) are expected to follow when considering …
10 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will exclude clinical services from any Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes, as referred to in the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill.
Answer · Andy Kerr: The provisions included within the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill are generic powers to allow Scottish ministers and bodies appointed by them to enter into joint ventures for the provision of health services.</p> <p>The powers sought are base…
7 Mar 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will issue a toll revocation order for the purpose of deregulating the A87 Skye Bridge crossing.
Answer · Nicol Stephen: It is the intention of the Scottish Executive to lay before the Parliament a toll revocation order in relation to the Skye Bridge crossing prior to the Easter recess.</p>
8 Feb 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what investigations and qualitative research have been, and will be, conducted into the standard and quality of life for women who leave prison and what measures it has taken to improve this quality of life.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: The Reports <i>A Safer Way</i> and <i>A Better Way</i> on women offenders, based on the evidence from research, highlighted the need to tackle the root causes which lead women to offend, rather than sentencing them repeatedly to short periods in custody. This…
4 Feb 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many women leaving HM Prison Cornton Vale (a) have and (b) have not received further custodial sentences in each year since 1999.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron,Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>The information sought isnot available. The SPS have produced Return to Custody Research Bulletins basedon a two-year follow up of off…
4 Feb 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it will take to reduce the number of women sent to prison and what resources it will allocate to support women in the community as an alternative to custody.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: The Scottish Executive is funding a range of measures to provide the courts with alternatives to custody for women offenders. Recognising that significant numbers of women are sentenced to custody for fine default, the pilots for the mandatory use of Supervis…
3 Feb 2005 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what resources are allocated to support the children and families of women in prison.
Answer · Cathy Jamieson: I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:</p><p>The Scottish Prison Service supports the children and families of all prisoners in custody by providing:</p><p>Support to the development o…