Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Anne McLaughlin

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At a glance Anne McLaughlin was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions44 tabled

Anne McLaughlin has tabled 44 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing housing… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing housing policy and which representatives of that community it consults.

Answer · Alex Neil · 21 Mar 2011

Homes Fit for the 21st Century is the Scottish Government''s strategy and action plan for housing for the decade to 2020. The strategy, launched in February, followed a national housing discussion, with a wide range of organisations and individuals taking part. All contributions to the discussion helped to shape the content of the strategy. Further to the discussion responses, officials contacted key national representative equality organisations inviting comments on the potential implications for equalities in the proposed content of the strategy. Of these organisations, minority ethnic communities, including the Chinese community, are represented through Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure in Scotland (BEMIS) and the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations (Scotland) (CEMVO).

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing anti-po… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing anti-poverty policy and which representatives of that community it consults.

Answer · Alex Neil · 21 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government is fully aware of the need to consider issues concerning equalities groups, and to consult with equalities groups and have consulted with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups when developing anti-poverty strategies. Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: A Discussion Paper was open to public consultation and issued directly to the San Jai Chinese Project and the Chinese Youth Project in Dumfries and Galloway. In addition to this, some more targeted consultation activities took place including working with bodies such as the Poverty Alliance and Young Scot, to elicit the views and experience of, and engage with families with direct experience of living in poverty, through focus groups and structured discussions with equality groups. The consultation processes also included meetings and events engaging key professionals from different sectors, including organisations representing BME groups. Taking Forward the Government Economic Strategy: A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland, (the consultation that formed Achieving Our Potential) was also issued to a wide range of BME groups, including BEMIS (Black and Minority Infrastructure in Scotland).

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing skills … 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing skills and employment policy and which representatives of that community it consults.

Answer · Angela Constance · 21 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and improving the levels of economic activity across all groups within society in Scotland. In implementing our refreshed skills strategy the Scottish Government and partners will continue to recognise people''s differing needs, situations and goals and work to remove any barriers which restrict progress. In terms of skills and training provision, Skills Development Scotland''s development of their products and services are informed by an Equality Advisory Group. Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities are represented on this group by Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Scotland (BEMIS). While employment policy remains reserved to the UK Government, the Scottish Government continues to work hard to build capacity in the delivery of employability services in Scotland. Under our community planning arrangements, there are now active employability partnerships in all local authority areas in Scotland. In the Glasgow area the Scottish Government has supported to Glasgow Works to develop and implement the Glasgow Works Ethnic Minority Policy Group Action Plan which aims to eliminate racial inequality in the labour market and to reduce the ethnic minority employment gap in the city. The Glasgow West Regeneration Agency launched the Chinese Employability Project in 2007, with support services including access to tailored careers information, advice and guidance, training opportunities and work placements.

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing justice… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing justice policy and which representatives of that community it consults.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill · 21 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government remains committed to carrying out Equality Impact Assessments on its programmes, projects and policies prior to implementation. This involves the consultation of and input from a range of community groups. Recent consultations involved: Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Scotland (BEMIS); Shakti Women''s Aid; the Scottish Refugee Council; Central Scotland Racial Equality Unit; and Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council.

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing health … 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the Chinese community when developing health policy and which representatives of that community it consults.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon · 21 Mar 2011

I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-40581 on 21 March 2011. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Scottish Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/Business/PQA/Default.aspx.

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when de… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when developing housing policy and which representatives of those communities it consults.

Answer · Alex Neil · 21 Mar 2011

Homes Fit for the 21st Century is the Scottish Government''s strategy and action plan for housing for the decade to 2020. The strategy, launched in February, followed a national housing discussion, with a wide range of organisations and individuals taking part. All contributions to the discussion helped to shape the content of the strategy. Further to the discussion responses, officials contacted key national representative equality organisations inviting comments on the potential implications for equalities in the proposed content of the strategy. Of these organisations, minority ethnic communities, including the African and Caribbean communities, are represented through Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure in Scotland (BEMIS) and the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations (Scotland) (CEMVO).

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when de… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when developing skills and employment policies and which representatives of those communities it consults.

Answer · Angela Constance · 21 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and improving the levels of economic activity across all groups within society in Scotland. In implementing our refreshed skills strategy the Scottish Government and partners will continue to recognise people''s differing needs, situations and goals and work to remove any barriers which restrict progress. In terms of skills and training provision, Skills Development Scotland''s development of their products and services are informed by an Equality Advisory Group. Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities are represented on this group by Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Scotland (BEMIS). While employment policy remains reserved to the UK Government, the Scottish Government continues to work hard to build capacity in the delivery of employability services in Scotland. Under our community planning arrangements, there are now active employability partnerships in all local authority areas in Scotland. In the Glasgow area the Scottish Government has supported Glasgow Works to develop and implement the Glasgow Works Ethnic Minority Policy Group Action Plan. This aims to eliminate racial inequality in the labour market and improve participation levels amongst ethnic minority groups in the city. Local initiatives for the African and Caribbean communities, supported by the Regeneration Agencies, include the Bridges Programme in Glasgow South West.

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when de… 8 Mar 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it gives to the needs of the African and Caribbean communities when developing justice policy and which representatives of those communities it consults.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill · 21 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government remains committed to carrying out Equality Impact Assessments on its programmes, projects and policies prior to implementation. This involves the consultation of and input from a range of community groups, including those from the African and Caribbean communities. Recent consultations involved: Black and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Scotland (BEMIS); Shakti Women''s Aid; the Scottish Refugee Council; Central Scotland Racial Equality Unit; and Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council.

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Motions lodged61 lodged

22 Mar 2011	Victory for Haitian Women	0 sig.
21 Mar 2011	Creating a Loan Crisis	5 sig.
21 Mar 2011	The Cruel Practice of Indefinite Detention	2 sig.
9 Mar 2011	Zimbabweans Facing the Death Penalty for Discussing the Egyptian Revolution	12 sig.
4 Mar 2011	Shameful Old Firm Violence	1 sig.
1 Mar 2011	Human Rights for All in Uganda	1 sig.

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Seat & career1 seat held

Glasgow (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 9 Feb 2009 – 22 Mar 2011

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.