Hanzala Malik

11 Jun 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to raise awareness of the risks of hepatitis C among communities of (a) eastern European and (b) south Asian origin.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework includes a number of priorities around awareness raising, including education for young people, and that work to promote awareness and understanding of hepatitis C should continue locally, regionally and natio…

9 Jun 2014 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the prevalence of hepatitis C among communities of (a) eastern European and (b) south Asian origin.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Research into the prevalence of hepatitis C among people of south Asian origin in Glasgow was undertaken during the Hepatitis C Phase II Action Plan, and funded by the Scottish Government. This research estimated the prevalence of hepatitis C amongst the Sout…

21 May 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action has been taken to resolve issues causing duplicate registrations in the Management Information and Dental Accounting System so that overpayments do not occur in the future.

14 May 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to young people from economically-deprived areas who want to apply to the Commonwealth Youth Fund and the Commonwealth Apprentice Initiative.

Answer · Angela Constance: These initiatives are funded by Glasgow City Council to help young people from that area into apprenticeships or other employment. Across Scotland, Opportunities for All ensures that every 16 to 19 year old is guaranteed the offer of a place in training or e…

23 Apr 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing last met representatives of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to discuss dentistry.

14 Apr 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that the number of college and university places offered to fee-paying foreign students does not limit the number offered to Scottish students.

18 Feb 2014 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives it supports that aim to improve employment prospects for women and ethnic minorities.

15 Jan 2014 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports people who are retired who care for older people.

Answer · Michael Matheson: I acknowledge the tremendous work of Scotland’s unpaid carers who care for their families, friends and neighbours. The Scottish Government is providing unprecedented levels of support to carers. This includes through our manifesto commitment at least £46 mil…

11 Dec 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what stakeholders have contacted the Minister for Housing and Welfare regarding the white paper on independence.

23 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the recent report by the Carbon Disclosure Project on the climate performance of FTSE 350 companies impacts on Scotland.

2 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what programmes it has to reduce underemployment among black and ethnic minority people and support them into employment.

11 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing last met NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.

28 Aug 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the building of new houses is at its lowest for 65 years, what action it is taking to stimulate the housebuilding sector.

Answer · Margaret Burgess: We are under no illusion that these remain very challenging times for the house building industry. But this government is doing all it can to support the housing industry’s recovery, boost supply and create jobs. Our housing investment programmes are designed…

25 Jun 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s recommendation that it consider combining national paediatric and adult congenital cardiac services and what implications this would have for patient care.

Answer · Alex Neil: As both the adult congenital cardiac and paediatric cardiac surgery services are nationally designated and commissioned by the National Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland, I have asked the National Specialist Services Committee (NSSC) to asse…

25 Jun 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s concerns regarding NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's out-of-hours cover for paediatric cardiac surgery.

Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-16030 on 16 July 2013. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…

25 Jun 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's review report of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s paediatric cardiac service.

Answer · Alex Neil: It is very encouraging to see that significant improvements have been made over the last year and that children’s heart surgery in Glasgow continues to deliver a safe and sustainable service. However, to strengthen resilience and improve safety even further …

11 Jun 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the first phase of the Edinburgh Glasgow  Improvement Programme will be delivered.

22 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce carbon emissions in Glasgow.

8 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it will give to Glasgow City Council to help raise levels of educational attainment.

4 Mar 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has replied to the open letter from Doreen Lawrence and Dr Richard Stone regarding the review of the public sector equality duty and, if so, when.

Answer · Alex Neil: The First Minister replied on 20 December 2012.

18 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to stop the reported fall in the number of Scottish postgraduate students.

11 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that equalities groups and smaller community groups will receive support from the Glasgow 2014 Celebrate Fund.

7 Jan 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether its Race Equality Statement will be updated.

Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish Government’s 2008-11 Race Equality Statement set out our approach to race equality. We are currently considering our approach to race equality over the next three years. Our current thinking will be published in April and we will work with stakeh…

10 Dec 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding its waiting times data.

29 Oct 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the Lord Advocate’s priorities are for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service for the next two years.

17 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent progress has been made with preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

3 Sep 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that cities and towns beyond Glasgow benefit from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

13 Jun 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact on colleges is of the reductions in their funding.

16 May 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to tackle unemployment.

2 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to reduce waiting times in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.