Fulton MacGregor

15 Nov 2018 · SPCB Oral Question

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider installing automated external defibrillators in, or on the external walls of, MSP constituency offices.

12 Nov 2018 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is marking Anti-Bullying Week.

8 Nov 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the debate on 24 October 2018 (Official Report, c.17), when it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s consideration of the location for the replacement of University Hospital Monklands.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: The Government continues to welcome the development of plans to replace University Hospital Monklands, which will provide modern health facilities and a range of specialist services for the benefit of patients across Lanarkshire and those living within the Mo…

26 Sep 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to encourage outdoor learning in pre-school and early years primary settings.

18 Sep 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will support EU citizens in Scotland post-Brexit.

Answer · Graeme Dey: For EU citizens currently living in Scotland this is a particularly worrying and uncertain time. The Scottish Government wants those who have made Scotland their home to be able to stay and continue their positive contributions to our society. As outlined in…

5 Sep 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland regarding the junction at Shawhead/Kirkshaws in Coatbridge.

Answer · Michael Matheson: I am aware that the member has raised concerns about the performance of the junction with Transport Scotland and that their contractor, Scottish Road Partnership (SRP), is reviewing potential alterations that may assist the movement of vehicles at this juncti…

3 Sep 2018 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government will take to support the mental wellbeing of young people.

28 Aug 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what Scotland's onshore and offshore revenues were in 2017-18, and how these compared with the previous year.

15 Aug 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the NHS guidance and protocols are for managing amyloidosis.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: Clinicians in Scotland have access to a wide range of UK and International Guidelines. For amyloidosis the following is available:Diagnosis and Intervention of AL amyloidosis, published on 14 October 2014 by the British Committee for Standards in Haematology …

13 Jul 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the framework for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: I will be publishing A Healthier Future: Framework on the Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes on ?16 July 2018.  

11 Jul 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its physical activity delivery plan.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: I will be publishing ‘A More Active Scotland: Scotland’s Physical Activity Delivery Plan’ today, which sets out the wide range of actions we and our partners will deliver to support people in Scotland to be more active, more often. The plan aligns closely to…

6 Jul 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport has reached a conclusion regarding NHS Tayside’s major service change proposals for the future provision of surgery, as set out in its Shaping Surgical Services Review.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: I have today written to the Chief Executive of NHS Tayside to confirm my decision in relation to these major service change proposals. Having carefully considered all the available information, I have decided to approve the Health Board’s proposals that all …

29 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its plan for improving diet and weight in Scotland.

Answer · Joe FitzPatrick: I will be publishing the A Healthier Future: Scotland's Diet & Healthy Weight Delivery Plan on Monday 2 July. This follows wide consultation on our proposals. Over 360 responses were submitted by academics, health professionals, members of the general public…

26 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its physical activity delivery plan.

20 Jun 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on running an awareness campaign to encourage companies and organisations to register their automated external defibrillators.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: For every minute after an out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest that a person does not receive treatment, the likelihood of survival reduces by 10%. For that reason, Scotland’s Out Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy focusses on increasing the number of people who …

19 Jun 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when its new tobacco control strategy/action plan will be published.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: I will be publishing the Scottish Government’s new tobacco control action plan Raising Scotland’s Tobacco Free Generation today. The document sets out a five year plan for action focusing on our tobacco-free generation - children who are turning five this ye…

11 Jun 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the planned increase in carers allowance.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: Carer’s Allowance Supplement will increase Carer’s Allowance to the level of Jobseeker’s Allowance, through two six month lump sum payments of £221 to eligible carers in 2018-19. It will be paid later this summer and uprated to take into account inflation fro…

6 Jun 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what feedback it has had from headteachers regarding the pupil equity fund.

4 Jun 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding contingency planning for a no deal Brexit.

Answer · Michael Russell: We have sought to engage for nearly two years now with the UK Government to ensure that Scotland’s interests are protected and promoted during discussions and negotiations. Now, less than a year to go until the UK proposes to leave the EU, we find out throug…

2 May 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that the voices of young people are heard during the development of mental health services.

25 Apr 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making toward introducing an opt-out system for organ donation.

18 Apr 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the devolution of immigration law.

Answer · Alasdair Allan: The Scottish Government has published evidence setting out why the UK Government’s approach to immigration does not meet Scotland’s needs. We want a more humane migration system tailored to Scotland’s needs, an approach endorsed by this Parliament. When we p…

9 Apr 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on increasing the legal entitlement to paternity leave, and what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding this.

20 Mar 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle the reported rise in tool theft from vans, and whether it will take steps to ban the ownership of devices that are used to gain access to vans.

Answer · Annabelle Ewing: The Scottish Government remains committed to tackling crime across Scotland. Recorded crime is at its lowest level since 1974, and down by 38% since 2007-08. The Scottish Government is committed to building safer communities by supporting: local authorities;…

13 Mar 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

7 Mar 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the revised operational guidelines for the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013 will be produced.

Answer · Kevin Stewart:  Since welcoming the Local Government and Communities Committee’s report into the operation of the Act, I have instructed my officials to consult with partner organisations, including CoSLA and Scothedge, with a view to revising operational guidelines for the…

6 Mar 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to tackle sectarian-related crime.

28 Feb 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is being given to protecting green belt areas as part of the Planning (Scotland) Bill.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: Scottish Planning Policy provides strong and flexible policy for greenbelts across Scotland. The bill won't change that policy but aims to give it greater weight in decision making.  

21 Feb 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what funds it is making available to NHS boards for 2018-19.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Health portfolio resource budget will increase by over £400 million in 2018-19 to £13.1 billion, a 3.4% uplift.   As part of this uplift, our frontline NHS Boards will receive £354.5 million (3.7%) of direct additional funding in 2018-19, of which £179.5…

10 Jan 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many local authorities pay the minimum level for school clothing grants.