Parliamentary questions
Neil Bibby
1,029 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to (a) facilitate access to financial redress for, (b) increase medical research into and (c) find a cure for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04721 on 8 December 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committ…
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many gynaecologists there are currently working in Scotland.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The number of Consultants with a specialty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology working in NHSScotland have increased by 12.8% (from 574.3 WTE as at Sept 2006 to 647.8 WTE as at Jun 2021). The number of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultants working in NHSScotland can…
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much financial support it has provided to GP practices to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04721 on 8 December 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committ…
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase support for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Answer · Maree Todd: We recognise that more must be done to reduce inequalities in health outcomes for women, to improve information and support for women to manage their health, and to reduce the stigma associated with menstrual health, and conditions such as PCOS. In August 20…
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve the quality of healthcare for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04721 on 8 December 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committ…
26 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on women.
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04721 on 8 December 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committ…
24 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-04126 by Ivan McKee on 12 November 2021, whether it will list the members of the Aerospace and Defence Industry Group.
Answer · Ivan McKee: As indicated in the response provided in answer S6W-04126 on 12 November 2021, the Aerospace and Defence Industry Group (ADIG) is the industry-led successor body to the Ministerial-led Aerospace Response Group (ARG) and membership of ADIG was extended to all …
23 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many people were registered as (a) sight impaired and (b) severely sight impaired in each local authority area from (i) 1 January to 31 December 2020 and (ii) 1 January 2021 to 25 November 2021.
Answer · Maree Todd: A full and accurate report of numbers of people registered as sight impaired and severely sight impaired cannot be produced at this time, but the latest data received shows a snapshot of people registered across 16 local partnerships. In 2020 (1 January to 31…
23 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the waiting times for ophthalmology care in (a) an outpatient setting and (b) day cases, in each NHS board area from (i) 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 and (ii) 1 April to 25 November 2021.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The link below leads to the latest elective waiting times publication which was published on Tuesday 30 November for the quarter ending 30 Sep 2021. This provides number of patients waiting and seen by specialty for outpatients and inpatient / day cases. St…
23 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many appointments were held in each NHS board area from (a) 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 and (b) 1 April to 25 November 2021 for ophthalmology care in (i) an outpatient setting and (ii) day cases, also broken down by the specific eye condition, including cataracts, glaucoma and age-…
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Information on cataract procedures is set out in the acute hospital publication available through the link below. However, this does not cover the full time period requested as the latest publication shows procedures during the 2020-21 financial year. Informa…
23 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many patients were on waiting lists in each NHS board area from (a) 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 and (b) 1 April to 25 November 2021 for ophthalmology care in (i) an outpatient setting and (ii) day cases, also broken down by the specific eye condition, including cataracts, glaucoma …
Answer · Humza Yousaf: This information is not held centrally. I would suggest contacting territorial Health Boards directly for this information.
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how the proposed Fit for the Future timetable for ScotRail services will impact on (a) carbon emissions, (b) passenger numbers and (c) staffing requirements.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The proposed May 2022 timetable will (a) result in approximately 26,000 tonnes less CO2 emissions from ScotRail’s fleet per year than the pre-pandemic December 2019 timetable, representing a 12.5% reduction. The proposed timetable will (b) provide around 593…
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the types of rolling stock that are used by ScotRail at present, and what will be available following its transfer to public ownership.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The fleets that are currently leased by Abellio ScotRail are noted within the Franchise Agreement (APPENDIX 1 TO SCHEDULE 1.1 - The Train Fleet - Table 1). public-register-franchise-variation-east-kilbride-kilmarnock-and-barrhead-capacity-improvements-6-dece…
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many seats were available on (a) week day, (b) Saturday and (c) Sunday ScotRail services immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic, and how many will be available under the proposed Fit for the Future timetable.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The proposed May 2022 timetable, which is subject to review of consultation responses, would provide more seats on every day of the week compared to the current timetable. Figures for December 2019, current capacity and the proposed May 2022 timetable are sh…
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish its response to the consultation regarding the proposed Fit for the Future timetable for ScotRail services.
Answer · Graeme Dey: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04124 on 24 November 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-commit…
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government by what date the final decision regarding whether to introduce the Fit for the Future timetable for ScotRail services will be (a) reached and (b) publicly announced.
Answer · Graeme Dey: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04124 on 24 November 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-commit…
15 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the process is for approving a revised ScotRail timetable, and what role ministers have in this.
Answer · Graeme Dey: Preparation of detailed timetables is an operational matter for ScotRail, which is responsible for developing operational timetables to meet the overall strategic requirements of the Scottish Government. Ministers, advised by Transport Scotland, will need to …
10 Nov 2021 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with trade unions regarding the impact of winter pressures on the NHS workforce.
10 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the pay deal reportedly agreed between the RMT trade union and Abellio ScotRail, whether it will instruct Serco Caledonian Sleeper to negotiate a pay deal for its workers that (a) provides parity with the pay deal agreed for ScotRail workers and (b) is not contingent on any …
Answer · Graeme Dey: The pay deal between the RMT and Abellio ScotRail was rightly negotiated between the operator and staff representatives, and the same applies to Serco Caledonian Sleepers Limited (SCSL) and the RMT. Scotland’s railway faces significant financial challenges a…
1 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the status of the Aerospace Response Group.
Answer · Ivan McKee: Following agreement by members at a meeting of the Aerospace Response Group (ARG) on 15 March 2021, the ARG transitioned into a new, industry-led body, the Aerospace and Defence Industry Group. This group absorbed the remaining work of the ARG and continues t…
1 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons the Rolls Royce Working Group was reportedly disbanded, and on which date this was communicated to task force members.
Answer · Ivan McKee: Following the decision by the Rolls-Royce workforce to accept a Memorandum of Understanding that guaranteed manufacturing at the Inchinnan facility for at least the next five years, the Rolls-Royce Working Group membership took the joint decision at a meeting…
1 Nov 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome has been of any action it has taken to support Rolls Royce employees affected by redundancy in finding employment or training.
Answer · Ivan McKee: The Scottish Government have, and continue to, provide support to former Rolls-Royce employees through our PACE initiative for responding to redundancy situations. This provides affected individuals with the necessary skills and employability support to get b…
18 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the total (a) rolling stock and (b) seating capacity is on the ScotRail network, and how this will be impacted by the proposed timetable changes from May 2022.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The total rolling stock (a) is currently 350 trains, made up of 1,039 carriages, leased by Abellio ScotRail. These operate around 2,000 weekday services, providing capacity (b) of 551,000 seats across the ScotRail network on a weekday basis. Saturday capacity…
18 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much (a) rolling stock and (b) seating capacity is required on the ScotRail network to meet its net zero ambitions.
Answer · Graeme Dey: In order to meet our net zero ambitions on Scotland’s Railway, 147 diesel trains, comprising 390 carriages with a capacity of approximately 25,000 seats in total, will be replaced by 2035 by a mix of electric, battery and hydrogen powered fleets. The total …
12 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, what the anticipated benefits were of the double-tracking and electrification of the East Kilbride line in relation to (a) modal shift, (b) rail passenger numbers and (c) any potential increase in timetabled services, and how each of these have been impac…
Answer · Graeme Dey: The benefits of the project, post Covid-19, remain the same in terms of delivering a carbon free journey for rail passengers along the entire length of the route and has been improved by the inclusion of a range of accessibility improvements at key stations. …
12 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much of the funding allocated to the East Kilbride line electrification and upgrade project will be reallocated, in light of its reported decision not to proceed with double-tracking between Busby and East Kilbride railway stations.
Answer · Graeme Dey: I am pleased to confirm that, notwithstanding the severe financial pressures caused by the Covid Pandemic, sufficient funding can be made available to complete fully the preferred option for the electrification and significant enhancement of both the East Kil…
12 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what representations Network Rail made to (a) it and (b) Transport Scotland regarding its reported decision not to proceed with double-tracking the East Kilbride line.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The decision to proceed to Final Business Case with full electrification with single track option of the East Kilbride to Busby route was made collaboratively with Network Rail and considering evidence from rail industry partners, as part of the rail projects…
12 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what impact its reported decision not to proceed with double-tracking the East Kilbride line will have on the (a) redevelopment of (i) East Kilbride and (ii) Hairmyres railway station and (b) ambition to increase rail services between East Kilbride and Glasgow to four per hour.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The decision to deliver the full electrification of the single track option between East Kilbride and Busby does not impact on the redevelopment of (i) East Kilbride and (ii) Hairmyres railway station. The project will deliver enhanced station facilities at E…
12 Oct 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it took the reported decision not to proceed with double-tracking the East Kilbride line, and who took the decision.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The decision to proceed with the single track electrification option and a demand led infrastructure specification from Outline Business Case to Final Business Case was arrived at following an extensive joint railway industry business case development process…
29 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the decision to remove the cohesion target from the National Performance Framework, how it is monitoring whether the employment gap is narrowing between the best and worst performing areas.