Mairi Gougeon

26 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in rail networks in each year since 2007.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government has allocated the following funding for investment in rail networks in each year since 2007 as part of the overall transport budget, broken down by level three budget lines. 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 £m £m £m …

26 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in transport infrastructure and services in each year since 2007.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The following table details the amount that the Scottish Government has allocated for transport infrastructure and services in each year since 2007, analysed by level three budgets. 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 £m £m £m £m £m Rail Se…

26 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in the motorway and trunk road network in each year since 2007.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: We are committed to the largest road investment programme that Scotland has ever seen. By the end of this financial year (2016-17), we will have spent over £8 billion on our Motorways and Trunk Road Network since 2007, to ensure the strategic road network is …

24 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to improve access to justice for victims of domestic violence.

Answer · Michael Matheson: The Scottish Government is committed to action to improve access to justice for victims of domestic violence, which is why we are investing significant levels of funding as well as bringing forward new legislation to tackle it. In 2015, we announced an additi…

18 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring and analysis it conducts of the number of cetaceans washed up on shores each year.

Answer · Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government funds the Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme (SMASS) to collate, analyse and report data for all cetacean, seal, marine turtle and basking shark strandings around the Scottish coast. The project provides a co-ordinated approach …

18 Jan 2017 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it aims to achieve its target of 10% of everyday journeys being made by bike by 2020.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government published the third iteration of the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland on 17 January 2017. This document outlines how, in partnership with local authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships and third sector delivery partners, we will im…

12 Dec 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the oil and gas industry in light of recovering oil prices.

7 Dec 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the Aberdeen City Region Deal.

1 Dec 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-00420 by Humza Yousaf on 1 December 2016 (Official Report, c. 8), what processes will be required to deliver the grade separated junction at Laurencekirk, and what the timescales of these will be.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Transport Scotland is currently taking forward the options assessment process with a preferred option expected to be identified in 2018. This will be followed by the development and assessment of the preferred junction option leading to publication of draft O…

9 Nov 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding Brexit.

2 Nov 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made implementing its Circular Economy Strategy.

27 Sep 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on tourism, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any requirement to pay for travel visas following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government has regular discussion with tourism ministers both from the UK Government and also the other devolved administrations on matters of mutual interest, including travel visas. This will next be discussed in November 2016.

19 Sep 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its reforms of school governance will contribute to closing the attainment gap between pupils from the poorest and wealthiest backgrounds.

10 Aug 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in rolling out superfast broadband in the Angus North and Mearns constituency.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme has delivered fibre broadband to more than 7,000 homes and businesses in Angus. At present 59% of premises in Angus are connected to fibre broadband. By the end of March 2018 at least 93% will have fibre acce…

10 Aug 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to give communities the opportunity to have a say in the future design of their areas.

Answer · Angela Constance: The Scottish Government is committed to empowering communities and involving them in the planning process. On 3 August 2016, I announced funding of £300,000 across two grant schemes – the Design Charrettes Programme and the Activating Ideas Fund. These funds…

10 Aug 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the renewables industry regarding a coordinated regional approach to improve efficiency and maximise the benefits of offshore wind development on the east coast.

Answer · Paul Wheelhouse: Since May's election, both my officials and I have undertaken an intense programme of engagement to meet with all the Scottish offshore developers and many of the companies within the related Scottish supply chain. Through my co-chairmanship of the Offshore W…

10 Aug 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage active travel in the Angus North and Mearns constituency.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government provides direct funding to local authorities for active travel through the Cycling, Walking, Safer Streets (CWSS) ring fenced budget within the local authority settlement. The CWSS has allocated £475,000 to Angus and over £1million to …

26 Jul 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has provided to registered social landlords in each year since 2007 to carry out home adaptions for (a) older and (b) disabled people, also broken down by the number of homes that have received this support.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: The Scottish Government provides an annual funding allocation to help registered social landlords (RSLs) meet the needs of their tenants who require housing adaptations. Funding is not ring-fenced for specific client groups and no target number of adaptations…

12 Jul 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many people under 18 voted in the last Scottish parliamentary election and what representations it will continue to make to the UK Government that 16 should be the voting age for all UK elections and referenda.

Answer · Derek Mackay: Due to the secrecy of the ballot, information on voting patterns is not centrally recorded. The Electoral Commissions report on the Scottish Parliamentary Election, due in September 2016, may give further information on voter participation, which they gather …

29 Jun 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the chair of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group and what was discussed.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I met with David Sigsworth yesterday evening, 28 June 2016. At that meeting Professor Sigsworth presented the interim findings of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group. Key findings related to fundamental issues, including identifying significan…

22 Jun 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the rate of housebuilding in Scotland compares with the rest of the UK.

6 Jun 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the publication of the cancer patient experience survey.