Stuart McMillan

5 May 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people in Inverclyde have tested positive for COVID-19 but have recovered, broken down per NRS Scotland age category, and how this compares with the national average.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: This is not data held by the Scottish Government. Public Health Scotland does break down national data per local authority, available here: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/658feae0ab1d432f9fdb53aa082e4130 . Public Health Scotland also …

5 May 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what additional action it is taking take to help reduce the number of COVID-19-related deaths in Inverclyde, in light of it recording the highest average level among local authority areas.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: We are working with Public Health Scotland to better understand the link between Covid-19 cases and poverty and deprivation, and how we can best support all vulnerable groups at this time. PHS has undertaken a range of analyses to look at the impact of depri…

5 May 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and (b) Inverclyde Council regarding Inverclyde recording the largest number of COVID-19-related deaths among local authority areas.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: The Scottish Government have not met with any NHS board or local authority to discuss the number of COVID-19 related deaths in their areas. However, will soon meet with the Chief Executive of Inverclyde to discuss issues related to COVID-19. I have also met …

30 Apr 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration will be given to prioritising testing for stage 4 cancer patients once a COVID-19 antibody test is developed and introduced.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: NHS National Services Scotland is working with Public Health Scotland to assess whether antibody tests can be used to determine whether individuals have been exposed to the virus. We do not yet know whether the presence of antibodies indicates that someone is…

30 Apr 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of differing advice in Scotland and England, whether Scottish manufacturers involved in the construction industry can continue to manufacture for contracts they have in England, even if they are non-essential, to avoid losing these contracts if they cannot fulfil the order.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: We have been absolutely clear that all business workplaces should adopt a precautionary approach by closing to protect the lives of their workers and their families. Specific guidance for the construction sector, published on 6 April and refreshed on 1 May, …

30 Apr 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether glazing companies can continue to operate if they are making products for essential infrastructure, and, if so, whether they are able to make limited products for non-essential work at the same time to keep the company viable.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: Scottish Government guidance for the construction sector is clear and construction work, unless for or in support of essential projects, should not be continuing. It is for businesses to determine for themselves if they are supplying a business which is unde…

26 Mar 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to issue funeral sector-specific guidelines covering what personal protective equipment should be worn by staff handling dead bodies, particularly in situations where it is not known if the deceased had COVID-19.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: The Scottish Government understands the importance of protecting our funeral sector from the risk of infectious transmission of COVID-19 via contact with the deceased. We have been working very closely with stakeholders from across the funeral industry to ens…

17 Mar 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what additional support will be given to the Inverclyde Royal Hospital in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: Scottish Government officials are in daily contact with all Health Boards on the planning and actions required to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. As part of their mobilisation and business continuity plans, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are working to max…

9 Mar 2020 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation’s visit to the United States in October 2019.

Answer · Ivan McKee: SG has a Scottish Affairs Office in Washington DC promoting Scotland’s interests in the United States, working alongside SDI’s network of offices in Boston, Chicago, Houston, and San Jose. To provide leadership in support of our aim of building upon our trade…

2 Mar 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the cruise industry regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government has had direct engagement with CruiseScotland to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on what is a key part of Scotland's tourism economy. While the main cruise season for Scotland does not pick up until May, we are aware that a number…

2 Mar 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assistance is available to ports operators to help deal with the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Answer · Michael Matheson: In the event of a COVID-19 case being associated with a vessel intending to dock or having docked in a port, well-established protocols exist to allow the relevant NHS and local authority, who are responsible for port health incidents, to effectively prevent …

24 Feb 2020 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the economic impact has been this year of flooding.

19 Feb 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what investment it is making in the Scottish Ambulance Service ahead of the West of Scotland Trauma Network being launched.

4 Feb 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the recruitment of extra GPs to cover the out-of-hours service in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: As you will be aware, following a meeting of the Board on 25 February, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has taken the decision to temporarily suspend some of the Out of Hours centres in order to consolidate the service, taking actions outlined below. Following t…

22 Jan 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many court actions have been required to recover compensation in incidences where the Scottish Ministers have issued a certificate and demand for NHS charges to be paid by a compensator with regard to section 155 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003.

Answer · Jeane Freeman:  Recovery of debt from compensators is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on behalf of the NHS in Scotland. The DWP have confirmed that, since 2017, there have been 8 instances of court action to pursue debt from compensators on behalf of t…

6 Jan 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Answer · Graeme Dey: The Scottish Government are supporting a range of activities to commemorate the 700 th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath. National Records of Scotland and National Museum of Scotland are putting the Declaration on public display, for the first time …

6 Jan 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to commemorate the bi-centenary of the Scottish Insurrection of 1820.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has plans to put on a display at Stirling Castle, to mark the bi-centenary, this will include examples of the relevant weapons. HES are currently considering other activities to mark the bi-centenary. Museums Galleries Sco…

17 Dec 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what flood prevention action will take place following the completion of the Inverclyde integrated catchment study.

10 Dec 2019 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs’ recent visit to Japan.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I undertook a successful visit to Japan (Nagasaki, Tokyo, Yokohama) between 7 – 13 October 2019, to strengthen the growing cultural, governmental and business links between Scotland and the world’s third-largest economy. I undertook 6 engagements in Nagasaki…

2 Dec 2019 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to reduce the disability employment gap.

25 Nov 2019 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what actions the Scottish Government is taking to eliminate violence against women and girls.

19 Nov 2019 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Abellio ScotRail regarding revenue protection.

13 Nov 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is preparing young people for entering the workforce.

5 Nov 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met British Transport Police to discuss staff safety on trains.

28 Oct 2019 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve the regulation of the cosmetic surgery industry in Scotland.

23 Oct 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help the increasing number of older people in Inverclyde.

10 Oct 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the register that provides legal protection for guide dogs for blind and partially-sighted people, what its position is on establishing a similar register for other service dogs.

Answer · Christina McKelvie: The legal protection for guide dogs for blind and partially-sighted people already extends to other assistance dogs. Under section 173(1) of the Equality Act 2010 the definition of “assistance” goes beyond “a dog which has been trained to guide a blind perso…

2 Oct 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to Inverclyde Council to increase the area’s tourism offering.

20 Sep 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has paid to McGills Buses for free bus passes for people over the age of 60 in Inverclyde for the last three years.

Answer · Michael Matheson: Transport Scotland are unfortunately, unable to provide the exact figures requested at this time. Transport Scotland recently introduced a new concessionary travel reimbursement system which in time will allow the capability to produce area specific analysis …

16 Sep 2019 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to alleviate the reported concerns regarding the number of police officers available to enforce a crackdown on drug driving.