Clare Adamson

21 Oct 2013 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage and support women wanting to develop careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sector.

Answer · Angela Constance: The Scottish Government is taking action on a number of fronts to encourage and support women in work and in particular those wanting to develop careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector. We held a Women’s Employment Summi…

21 Oct 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made regarding payments to new entrants and others who are currently excluded from the single farm payment scheme.

16 Oct 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General will publish his annual report for 2012.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: ‘Scotland’s Population 2012: the Registrar General’s Annual Review of Demographic Trends’ is published today. The report contains information about births, deaths and marriages during the year, together with other demographic information. A copy of the report…

9 Oct 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what developments there have been in relation to the Royal Charter on self-regulation of the press since the Parliament passed a resolution on the matter on 30 April 2013.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: On 30 April 2013, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a resolution, lodged in my name and supported by the leaders of all the parties within the Parliament, in the following terms: That the Parliament notes the publication on 29 November 2012 of Lord …

3 Oct 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the final cost was of its appeal to the Court of Session regarding the Freedom of Information Commissioner’s decision on releasing information on the legal advice that it received with regard to an independent Scotland's EU membership.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government was £19,452.92. This breaks down as: Scottish Government’s legal costs for Counsel: £3,960 inc VAT Law accountant fees: £1,680 Information Commissioner’s fees: £13,812.92

25 Sep 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General will publish the second tranche of results from the 2011 Census and what topics will be included.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: National Records of Scotland has today published 2011 Census: Key results on Population, Ethnicity, Identity, Religion, Health, Housing and Accommodation in Scotland - Release 2A (Laying number: SG/2013/167). This report presents the first part of the second …

23 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in rolling out the EU 1+2 model of language teaching in schools.

Answer · Alasdair Allan: Good progress is being made towards our ambitious languages policy in schools across Scotland. We are supporting local authorities as they actively develop their strategy for the introduction of 1+2 by 2020, building on existing good practice and extending pr…

16 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what benefit the 2013 summer festivals have brought to the Scottish economy.

9 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to warn parents and carers of the danger from children swallowing laundry or dishwasher tablets.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government provides funding to the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to promote and raise awareness of home safety issues across Scotland, including poisonings as a consequence of ingesting the contents of the laundry and dish …

4 Sep 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcomes were of the recent visit to Scandinavia by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment.

Answer · Richard Lochhead: My recent trip to Scandinavia sought to learn about their experiences of implementing successful policies that relate to my portfolio, such as empowering rural communities, waste management, and the promotion of local food. At Sweden’s national Deposit Retur…

28 Aug 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how planning and regeneration can help achieve sustainable economic growth.

14 Aug 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Minister for External Affairs and International Development’s recent visit to China and Hong Kong.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Minister for External Affairs and International Development, Humza Yousaf visited China and Hong Kong from 25 to 27 June 2013 spending one day in Beijing, one day in Shenzhen and one day in Hong Kong. The main purpose of the minister’s visit was to undert…

27 Jun 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent British-Irish Council Summit.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: On 21 June 2013, the twentieth meeting of the British-Irish Council was held in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. We had a successful meeting attended by ministers from all eight member administrations. The First Minister and I represented the Scottish Gov…

26 Jun 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcomes were of the visits to the US and Canada for Scotland Week 2013 by the First Minister and the Minister for Transport and Veterans.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Scotland Week 2013, led by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership with Scottish Development International, Visit Scotland and Creative Scotland took place from 3-10 April with engagements centred around New York and Washington DC in the US and H…

21 Jun 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish a new policy statement on architecture and place.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I will this morning, 24 June 2013, be launching the Scottish Government’s new policy statement on architecture and place. The policy statement is available from the Scottish Parliament’s Reference Centre (Bib. number 55045), and will be available on the Scott…

4 Jun 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it gives to pregnant women trying  to give up smoking.

Answer · Michael Matheson: All women are advised of the risks of antenatal smoking at booking and throughout their pregnancy, if they continue to smoke they are offered help and support with smoking cessation.

20 May 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote hydrogen as a means of storing and distributing energy.

7 May 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the impact of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund will be.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Open Fund is a major component in the development of the nationwide Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Culture Programme. It received a fantastic response and I am delighted by the incredible enthusiasm that has been shown by cultural organisations and indiv…

7 May 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will announce the outcome of its parallel streams of work on an historic environment strategy and the future of Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I am pleased to announce that I am today publishing the business case for the merger of Historic Scotland and RCAHMS and that I intend to establish the merged body as a non-departmental public body and make provisions for it to apply for charitable status in …

8 Apr 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with college regionalisation.

15 Mar 2013 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress Historic Scotland has made on designating Historic Marine Protected Areas.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Following work to record the remains of a historic wreck site discovered by scallop divers close to the harbour of Drumbeg, Sutherland, Historic Scotland has today designated Scotland’s first Historic Marine Protected Area (MPA) under the urgent designation p…

11 Mar 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has made of the health benefits of access to green space.

25 Feb 2013 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what difference being named a Fairtrade nation will make to the people of Scotland.

14 Jan 2013 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made toward implementing the shovel-ready projects announced in December 2012.

7 Jan 2013 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the recent CNN poll that places Scotland as the number one tourist destination for 2013.

14 Dec 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General will publish the results from the 2011 Census.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: Scotland’s Census 2011: Release 1A is published today (Laying number: SG/2012/254). This report presents the first results from the 2011 Census in Scotland, which was held on 27 March 2011. The statistics provide estimates of the usually resident population o…

10 Dec 2012 · Inspired Question

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

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I visited India from 26 October to 1 November 2012 spending time in Delhi and Jodhpur. India is a priority country for the Scottish Government’s international engagement. The strategic aims of the visit were to develop Scotland and India’s bilateral relation…

6 Dec 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent British-Irish Council Summit.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop : On 26 November 2012, the nineteenth meeting of the British-Irish Council was held in Cardiff, Wales. We had a successful meeting attended by ministers from all eight member administrations. The Deputy First Minister, the Minister for Children and Young People…

14 Nov 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the outcomes were of the First Minister's visit to Chicago in September 2012.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah outside Chicago provided a unique opportunity to promote Scotland to a worldwide audience at one of the biggest global sporting events; and to develop new and existing business relationships through an extensive programme of wrap…

12 Nov 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage the building of new council housing.

Answer · Margaret Burgess: The aim of the Council House Building Programme which was introduced in April 2009 was to incentivise local authorities to begin building new homes, the first such central government support to councils in a generation. Since 2009 we have committed almost £11…