Parliamentary questions
Jim Eadie
179 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
27 Oct 2014 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to reduce road accidents and casualties.
29 Sep 2014 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to promote and safeguard employment.
22 Sep 2014 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many representations it has received calling for the Craighouse Development planning application to be called in.
22 Aug 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4O-03483 by Michael Matheson on 21 August 2014 (Official Report c. 33779), what the total annual service charge has been each year since the contract was introduced.
Answer · Michael Matheson: HM Treasury publishes summary data on PFI projects annually. The latest publication can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/private-finance-initiative-projects-2013-summary-data The information on the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh that …
18 Aug 2014 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what progress has been made in reducing cancer mortality rates.
11 Aug 2014 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm the latest total annual service charge payable by NHS Lothian to Consort Healthcare for the most recent financial year in relation to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
16 Jun 2014 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the Supporters Direct Scotland National Football Survey finding that 62% of respondents were in favour of lifting the ban on alcohol at football matches.
9 Jun 2014 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with cycling organisations regarding improvements to cycling infrastructure.
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on dispute resolution processes that apply in the contractual relationship between Consort and NHS Lothian regarding the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Answer · Alex Neil: The dispute resolution processes for the project agreement over the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh are set out in clause 41 and schedule 21 of the project agreement, which is publicly available on NHS Lothian’s website at: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Our…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the cost of insurance paid by Consort in each year of the PFI contract for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Answer · Alex Neil: Responsibilities regarding insurances for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh contract are set out in clause 26 and schedule 16 of the project agreement, which is publicly available on NHS Lothian’s website at: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/OurOrganisation/…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what annual rent Consort has paid to NHS Lothian for the use of the Little France site in each year of the PFI contract for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Answer · Alex Neil: There is no rent contribution necessary from Consort or its service providers, as the board agreed a land lease with Consort prior to the project becoming operational. The terms of this lease are set out in schedules 1-3 of the project agreement, which is pub…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the deduction that can be applied to the (a) facilities services, (b) facilities maintenance and (c) ancillary services element paid to Consort for the maintenance of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh during the years of the PFI contract.
Answer · Alex Neil: Deductions that can be applied to payments are dependent on the applicable service score for any particular month. Details are as per schedule 14 of the project agreement for the performance banding, schedule 17 for ancillary services, and supplemental agreem…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the (a) robustness and (b) cost effectiveness of the processes in relation to Consort's responsibility to (i) self-monitor and (ii) self-report compliance with performance criteria for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, as set out in out in Key Terms of the …
Answer · Alex Neil: Management of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh PFI contract is the responsibility of NHS Lothian. In addition to the self-monitoring and self-reporting that is the contractual responsibility of Consort, NHS Lothian has established its own internal review tea…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on Consort's responsibility to (a) self-monitor and (b) self-report compliance with performance criteria for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, as set out in out in Key Terms of the Project Agreement for the New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 11 October 2004.
Answer · Alex Neil: Consort’s responsibilities regarding self-monitoring and self-reporting compliance with performance criteria are set out in clause 21 of the project agreement, which is publicly available on NHS Lothian’s website at: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/OurOrga…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what cost allowance was built into the contract for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh between Consort and NHS Lothian for (a) catering, (b) domestic, (c) portering, (d) security (e) materials management and (f) facilities services, as set out in out in Key Terms of the Project Agreement f…
Answer · Alex Neil: Initial costs for these services are as set out in schedule 17 to the project agreement. A copy of the project agreement is publicly available on NHS Lothian’s website at: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/OurOrganisation/KeyDocuments/Pages/RIE-PFI-Agreement…
28 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the performance score awarded for (a) catering, (b) domestic, (c) portering, (d) security, (e) materials management and (f) facilities services provided by Consort at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for each month of the PFI contract.
Answer · Alex Neil: The Scottish Government do not hold performance score information regarding the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh PFI contract. Monitoring and managing performance on this contract is the responsibility of NHS Lothian, who hold the performance data on the contract…
27 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the (a) actual and (b) projected costs of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh compared with other hospitals of similar size for (i) catering, (ii) domestic, (iii) portering, (iv) security, (v) materials management and (vi) facilities services for each (A) m…
Answer · Alex Neil: Detailed cost information for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh contract is held by NHS Lothian. The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally. I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21361 on 5 June 2014. All answers to written pa…
27 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the costs for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh lie within the range of other hospitals of similar size as set out in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh dated 11 October 2004.
Answer · Alex Neil: Under the terms of the project agreement the costs of the soft facilities management (FM) services within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) are benchmarked against the cost of comparable services within PFI/PPP and conventionally funded hospitals in the …
27 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) membership and (b) terms of reference are of the NHS group established to improve contract management of existing PFI contracts; on what dates the group has met, and whether it will publish the (i) agenda and (ii) minutes of each meeting.
Answer · Alex Neil: The terms of reference and membership of the group are as follows: Title: PPP/PFI Operational Management Advisory Group Accountable to: The Strategic Facilities Group (SFG) of Health Facilities Scotland Role of the advisory group: The Advisory Group will a…
19 May 2014 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to promote the value of modern apprenticeships to employers and young people.
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4O-03227 by Alex Neil on 15 May 2014 (Official Report, c. 31054), how much of the £1.3 million in annual savings from PFI contracts has come from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh contract.
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21200 on 29 May 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s web site, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4O-03227 by Alex Neil on 15 May 2014 (Official Report, c. 31054), how much of the projected £26 million in savings from PFI contracts will come from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh contract.
Answer · Alex Neil: Of the estimated £26 million in savings achieved over the life of Private Finance Initiative contracts as a result of savings identified by the end of 2014-15, £20 million relates to NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh contract.
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4O-03227 by Alex Neil on 15 May 2014 (Official Report, c. 31054), whether it will provide a breakdown by NHS board of the £1.3 million in annual savings for each of the 28 historical PFI agreements.
Answer · Alex Neil: All of the £1.3 million annual saving identified in 2013-14 relates to NHS Lothian’s contract for the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4O-03227 by Alex Neil on 15 May 2014 (Official Report, c. 31054), whether it will provide a breakdown by NHS board of the (a) £215 million paid in unitary charges and (b) £86 million paid in service charges for each of the 28 historical PFI agreements …
Answer · Alex Neil: The unitary charges and service charges can be analysed between NHS boards as follows: NHS Board Total Unitary Payments £m Service Charge Element £m NHS Ayrshire & Arran 4.9 2.6 NHS Dumfries & Galloway 1.7 1.5 NHS Fife 19.7 4.0 NHS Forth Valley …
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the membership of the (a) Project Liaison Committee and (b) Performance Review Committee referenced in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 20 August 1988, for each year and whether it will publish the names of …
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21192 on 28 May 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s web site, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what reporting mechanism is in place to ensure that it is appraised of the outcomes of the meetings of the (a) Project Liaison Committee and (b) Performance Review Committee referenced in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 20 August 199…
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21192 on 28 May 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s web site, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received copies of the (a) minutes and (b) agenda of each of the meetings of the (i) Project Liaison Committee and (ii) Performance Review Committee referenced in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 20 August 1998, and, if…
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21192 on 28 May 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s web site, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the (a) dates, (b) times, (c) locations and (d) attendees of each meeting of the (i) Project Liaison Committee and (ii) Performance Review Committee referenced in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 20 August 1…
Answer · Alex Neil: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-21192 on 28 May 2014. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s web site, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybu…
15 May 2014 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the terms of reference for the (a) Project Liaison Committee and (b) Performance Review Committee referenced in the Key Terms of the project agreement for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, dated 20 August 1998.
Answer · Alex Neil: The functions of the Project Liaison Committee are: a) to provide a means for the joint review of all aspects of the performance of the agreement b) to provide a forum for joint strategic discussion considering actual and anticipated changes in the market a…
12 May 2014 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what updates it receives from NHS Lothian regarding the operation of the key terms of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's private finance initiative contract.