Margaret Burgess

3 Sep 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with its fuel poverty programme as announced on 6 June 2012.

27 Jun 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent progress has been made regarding college mergers.

23 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with North Ayrshire Council regarding the economic situation in its area.

9 May 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with local authorities regarding the right to buy council houses.

11 Apr 2012 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent action it has taken to tackle youth unemployment in North Ayrshire.

Answer · Angela Constance: Youth unemployment is a key priority for the Scottish Government, and I have taken a range of actions since my appointment to tackle the unacceptably high levels across Scotland but specifically in those areas most affected. North Ayrshire’s claimant count ra…

22 Feb 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that the education and training of young people is appropriate to meet the future needs of the economy.

8 Feb 2012 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with local authorities to progress the implementation of a Scottish living wage of £7.20 per hour.

16 Jan 2012 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will announce its plans to establish enterprise areas.

Answer · John Swinney: I can confirm the Government will establish four Enterprise Areas in Scotland. In collaboration with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Government officials identified a number of potential sites across Scotland. These sites ha…

14 Dec 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that expertise on skin diseases is maintained by nurses and GPs given the reduction in the number of NHS beds dedicated for those with skin complaints.

Answer · Michael Matheson: It is for each NHS board to decide how best to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable services to meet the needs of their population. Dermatology services remain predominantly outpatient focused. In any reconfiguration of local services, I expect NHS boa…

7 Dec 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to tackle high unemployment and stimulate economic regeneration in deprived areas.

16 Nov 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has for the preservation of historic vessels.

9 Nov 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that local authorities will maintain the council tax freeze in 2012-13.

26 Oct 2011 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to reduce unemployment and improve economic regeneration in Cunninghame South.

19 Oct 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure firework safety around bonfire night.

31 Aug 2011 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to maintain frontline policing levels.