Nigel Don

20 Nov 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact on the economy is of university graduates seeking employment outside Scotland.

2 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what economic measures the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth can introduce to help improve towns.

25 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it considers the benefits are of the performance of Scottish universities in recent polls for students domiciled in Scotland.

4 Sep 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand the network of cycle paths.

29 May 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government on repatriating red meat levy income.

15 Apr 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact has been of Public Contracts Scotland's national advertising portal.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ORAL ANSWER 25 April 2013 Index Heading: Finance Nigel Don (Angus North and Mearns) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what the impact has been of Public Contracts Scotland's national advertising portal. (S4O-02…

8 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the Student Awards Agency for Scotland will pay claimants promptly in the next academic year.

26 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to improve planning performance by planning authorities and its agencies.

Answer · Derek Mackay: Improved performance is at the heart of the Scottish Government’s programme for modernising the planning system. We are working in collaboration with Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities, heads of planning, agencies and the development industry to drive f…

18 Feb 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to develop music education.

11 Feb 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to encourage people to buy and consume locally produced foods.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: As I explained earlier when responding to Jean Urquhart, we are doing many things to encourage people to buy and consume locally produced foods. I hope that all members in the Chamber recognise the progress that is being made and can unite behind our efforts,…

14 Jan 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.

10 Dec 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that Disclosure Scotland covers all relevant aspects of society.

26 Nov 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to change the structure of local government.

12 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what effect the recent UK Government financial stimulus has had on the house-building industry in Scotland.

Answer · Margaret Burgess: The UK Government’s plan to enable new homes projects through the provision of guarantees is not yet operational and therefore has had no effect on the house building industry in Scotland. Let's not forget the Scottish Government pioneered the use of guarant…

29 Oct 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what progress is being made to ensure equal pay by employers subject to its public sector pay policy.

13 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to improve broadband speeds in Angus and Aberdeenshire.

13 Jun 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Scottish Water regarding the adoption of private drains and sewers.

6 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it is making toward meeting the goals of the water framework directive.

31 May 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what plans are being made for the Year of Homecoming 2014.

21 May 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is regarding reports that the Ministry of Defence might have sold land in Scotland that was contaminated with radioactive material.

16 May 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether a scheme promoted under the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961, which does not yet have confirmed statutory consents, will be eligible for grant support, including beyond the current spending review period, and to a level of 80% of eligible costs.

23 Apr 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to address concerns raised by the STUC regarding youth unemployment.

7 Mar 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when work on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will be completed.

22 Feb 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what impact the V&A at Dundee will have on the community of Angus.

30 Jan 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what impact the increase in applications to Scottish universities from Scottish-based students will have on the higher education sector.

25 Jan 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what support it gives to people living in homes without cavity walls to help them reduce their carbon footprint and stay warm.

18 Jan 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to increase the number of overseas visitors to Angus and Aberdeenshire.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Overseas visitors are a crucial part of the Scottish tourism industry – in 2010 they provided around 35% of visitor expenditure from 16% of total trips. VisitScotland already have a number of key campaigns which are targeted at our international markets. The…

11 Jan 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to help young people into employment.

Answer · Angela Constance: This government is fully committed to supporting young people toward and into employment. As announced as part of the Programme for Government, Opportunities for All will ensure that every 16 to 19-year-old in Scotland not in work, a modern apprenticeship or…

9 Jan 2012 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what progress has been made toward securing an agreement with ambulance staff on emergency interruption of rest breaks.

19 Dec 2011 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is on the financial impact on rural communities of higher delivery charges for online deliveries.