Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

David Whitton

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At a glance David Whitton was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions156 tabled

David Whitton has tabled 156 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive what the level of demand is for flexible training opportunities for 2011-12. 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the level of demand is for flexible training opportunities for 2011-12.

Answer · Angela Constance · 14 Mar 2011

Flexible training opportunities were announced last year to meet the needs of small businesses. Skills Development Scotland has advised us that as they have promoted the scheme interest and uptake has increased. We have subsequently increased the number of places next year from 5,000 to 7,000 to ensure that we can meet the expected demand from business.

To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been applied for from the European Social Fund to pay for flexible training … 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been applied for from the European Social Fund to pay for flexible training places for 2011-12.

Answer · Angela Constance · 14 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally. I will ask the Chief Executive of Skills Development Scotland to write to the member with the information requested.

To ask the Scottish Executive how many flexible training opportunities have been funded through the European Social Fun… 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many flexible training opportunities have been funded through the European Social Fund in 2010-11; how many were applied for, and how many people have completed their training.

Answer · Angela Constance · 14 Mar 2011

The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally. I will ask the Chief Executive of Skills Development Scotland to write to the member with the information requested.

To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications for modern apprenticeship places there have been for 2011-12 for pe… 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications for modern apprenticeship places there have been for 2011-12 for people aged (a) 16 to 19 and (b) 20 and over.

Answer · Angela Constance · 11 Mar 2011

Skills Development Scotland is currently undertaking a procurement exercise for modern apprenticeship places. I will ask the Chief Executive of Skills Development Scotland to write to you with the information you have requested once this exercise is complete.

To ask the Scottish Executive what budget has been allocated for the 25,000 modern apprenticeship places for 2011-12. 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what budget has been allocated for the 25,000 modern apprenticeship places for 2011-12.

Answer · Angela Constance · 11 Mar 2011

In the budget in February, we announced that we will invest a further £11.5 million to create 25,000 modern apprenticeship places. Skills Development Scotland will detail plans for the delivery of the 25,000 modern apprenticeships in its operating plan for 2011-12. This is due to be published later this month.

To ask the Scottish Executive what level of demand there is for modern apprenticeship places for 2011-12, also broken d… 14 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what level of demand there is for modern apprenticeship places for 2011-12, also broken down by category.

Answer · Angela Constance · 11 Mar 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when the extra 8,500 modern apprenticeship places will be made available. 10 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when the extra 8,500 modern apprenticeship places will be made available.

Answer · Angela Constance · 10 Mar 2011

Following the budget we are discussing with Skills Development Scotland how to maximise the benefit of the additional modern apprenticeship places. We are keen to ensure that all 25,000 places are made available as soon as possible and in line with procurement guidelines for Skills Development Scotland.

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will distribute the 25,000 modern apprenticeship places by sector. 10 Feb 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will distribute the 25,000 modern apprenticeship places by sector.

Answer · Angela Constance · 10 Mar 2011

The breakdown of modern apprenticeships by age and by sector for 2011-12 will be considered by Skills Development Scotland in line with industry and economic needs, as part of Skills Development Scotland''s ongoing procurement processes.

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Motions lodged66 lodged

24 Feb 2011	Congratulations to East Dunbartonshire Fairtrade Steering Group	11 sig.
18 Feb 2011	Marie Curie Cancer Care in Scotland, Great Daffodil Appeal, March 2011	37 sig.
19 Jan 2011	Opportunities for Young People	0 sig.
13 Dec 2010	Call of Success from Kirkintilloch	2 sig.
1 Dec 2010	The Scottish Economy	0 sig.
23 Nov 2010	Support for ED's Cycle Co-op	32 sig.

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Seat & career1 seat held

Strathkelvin and Bearsden Constituency MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011

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

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