Parliamentary questions
David Whitton
156 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
3 Aug 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to increase the level of kinship payments to bring them into line with those provided for foster carers.
Answer · Adam Ingram: I am considering arange of measures to improve the support available to kinship carers and to childrenin their care. I will announce my proposals in the <i>National Fostering and KinshipCare</i> <i>Strategy</i> which will be published later this year.</p><p>I…
3 Aug 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the National Fostering and Kinship Care Strategy.
Answer · Adam Ingram: The Scottish Governmentintends to publish the National Fostering and Kinship Care Strategy later this year.</p>
21 Jun 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when (a) the next stage of the bidding process to build and run the replacement building for Low Moss prison will be complete, (b) a decision on the successful bid will be announced and (c) it is anticipated that work on the new prison will start.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked MikeEwart, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response isas follows:</p><p>Scottishministers are currently considering options for the future development of this site.Details in relation to procurement of the new priso…
7 Jun 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will make an announcement about future funding proposals for community planning partnerships.
Answer · John Swinney: The government believescommunity planning partnerships have a significant role to play in joining up thedesign and delivery of services at local level.</p><p>Future funding decisions willbe considered as part of the forthcoming strategic spending review.</p>
6 Jun 2007 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what impact a council tax freeze will have on the finances of Scottish local authorities, in particular East Dunbartonshire Council.
Answer · John Swinney: We are committed to freezingcouncil tax levels at 2007-08 levels and will be working closely with local governmentto achieve this. The financial impact of the freeze on local authorities will beconsidered as part of the work we will undertake.</p>
5 Jun 2007 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made towards awarding the contract to build the new Low Moss prison at Bishopbriggs.
Answer · Kenny MacAskill: I have asked MikeEwart, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response isas follows:</p><p>The procurement processcommenced in March 2007 and the pre-qualification stage has been completed. An invitationto proceed to the next stage of…