Bill Kidd

21 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to promote the reduction of food waste.

30 Sep 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce legislation to improve outcomes for carers and young carers.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The First Minister announced on 1 October 2013, at the second annual Carers Parliament, that the Scottish Government plans to introduce legislation to improve outcomes for carers and young carers. We will consult widely on legislation that aims to improve bo…

30 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the findings of the second report of the Fiscal Commission Working Group.

23 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the educational benefits are of learning a second language.

16 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it providing assistance to NGOs supporting humanitarian projects in Syria, whether it shares growing concerns at the mounting humanitarian crisis in the country.

3 Jun 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what impact Ministry of Defence rules for procurement of naval vessels will have on jobs in Scotland.

13 May 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the provision of outdoor sports facilities with all-weather surfaces in the grounds of secondary schools.

9 May 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-05467 by Bruce Crawford on 5 March 2012, whether it will provide an update of its estimate of Scotland's share of the cost of (a) operating and (b) replacing the Trident system.

Answer · Keith Brown: The Scottish Government estimates that, based on 2011-12 UK defence spending figures and on UK Ministers’ statement that in-service costs for Trident are around 5 to 6% of the total defence budget, Scotland’s 8.4% population share of operating costs for the T…

7 May 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent motions it will lodge in connection with the UK Government's legislative programme as announced in the Queen’s Speech on 8 May 2013.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: In accordance with the Sewel Convention, the UK Parliament does not legislate with regard to devolved matters in Scotland without the consent of the Scottish Parliament. This is an important part of devolution, as it acknowledges the special constitutional p…

8 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what guidelines are in place to ensure that schools are properly maintained, including with regard to their heating and ventilation.

28 Jan 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what lessons have been learned from Glasgow's Equally Well testing programme.

21 Jan 2013 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is on the recent report in The Scotsman that Scotland is receiving less than its population share of defence spending.

28 Nov 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government when plans to collate and share best practice in relation to the local scrutiny of police and fire services will be available.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Draft guidance on good scrutiny and engagement practice in relation to police and fire reform was published for consultation this morning. The guidance has been developed in collaboration with key partners, including COSLA, and benefits from the experiences …

29 Oct 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the take-up of apprenticeships in journalism.

Answer · Angela Constance: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ORAL ANSWER 8 November 2012 Index Heading: Learning and Justice Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the take-up of apprenticeships in journalism. (S4O-0…

3 Oct 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether there have been changes to the number of its special advisers and their responsibilities since July 2012 and what the costs are of employing the special adviser team.

Answer · John Swinney: The estimated costs of employing special advisers for the current financial year is £933,522 – a real terms decrease of £54,846 from the 12-month cost of the 2006-07 special adviser team which, when up-rated to 2012-13 prices, cost £987,368. Two senior speci…

10 Sep 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that court attendance by police officers does not affect frontline policing in their area.

27 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on the programme of school building and refurbishment using the Scottish Futures Trust.

13 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on items held by the national collections of art in Edinburgh being displayed at other venues across the country.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: All Scotland’s National Collections are expected to provide public access to items in their collections as widely as possible.

30 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it can confirm that the Scottish police service will not face the reductions in numbers and pay and conditions being experienced in England and Wales and will welcome transfer applications from officers in those countries.

16 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it provides guidelines on the implementation of health and safety policies in primary schools.

14 Mar 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made with using vitamin D supplements or additives to tackle long-term health issues.

21 Dec 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to identify young carers and how this is resourced.

7 Dec 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 allows for the dismissal of a failing or uncooperative factor.

30 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the expected impact on employment and economic growth is of the finance that it has committed to renewables projects.

2 Nov 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its strategic management plans are for British Waterways Scotland regarding waterfront development and public safety.

26 Oct 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to increase support for the rejuvenation of local communities in cities.

5 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans are in place for cultural activities to be brought to Scotland by participant nations during the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

7 Sep 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what support is available to those at risk from the subsidence or potential collapse of disused mine shafts.

2 Jun 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are plans to issue hollowed-out ammunition to firearms officers and, if so, whether it (a) has sought information on research in relation to such ammunition and (b) considers that its distribution contravenes the Hague Declaration of 1899.

Answer · Kenny MacAskill: Responsibility for firearms policy and legislation rests with the UK Government. Decisions on the issue of ammunition or weapons to firearms officers in Scotland are operational matters for Chief Constables.

25 May 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the newly created cities strategy responsibility will have a specific focus on urban regeneration and, if so, what this will be.