Graeme Pearson

14 Jul 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many children are in need of care and protection as a result of substance misuse in the family, also broken down by local authority.

Answer · Angela Constance: This information is not currently collected centrally. However, in light of the revised National Child Protection Guidance published by the Scottish Government on 13 December 2010, the Scottish Government has been working in partnership with Child Protection…

14 Jul 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will be able to provide figures on the number of children who need care and protection as a result of substance misuse in the family.

Answer · Angela Constance: In light of the revised National Child Protection Guidance published by the Scottish Government on 13 December 2010, the Scottish Government has been working in partnership with Child Protection Committee Chairs and local authorities in developing its annual …

1 Jun 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it ensures that producers and retailers of prescription drugs do not restrict access to patients in Scotland in order to sell them to European markets.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Parallel exporting of medicines is legal and can be carried out by anyone who holds the necessary licenses under UK medicines legislation. Preventing the export of UK medicines would be contrary to European trade laws. However, Article 81 of EC Directive 2001…

1 Jun 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that there is a sufficient supply of drugs to meet the demand for prescriptions in South Scotland.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: The Scottish Government is aware of the issues impacting on the supply of prescription medicines in South Scotland and elsewhere. These problems are not confined to Scotland and Scottish Government officials are in contact with officials from the other UK adm…

1 Jun 2011 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on reports that pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of drugs in (a) Dumfries and Galloway for cancer treatment and (b) for the treatment of other conditions nationally.

Answer · Nicola Sturgeon: Medicines shortages can occur for a number of reasons, including manufacturing problems or difficulties in obtaining raw materials. Supply issues can also occur as a result of distribution problems or as a result of fluctuations in parallel trade. The Scotti…