Jenny Gilruth

25 Jul 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its report on the recent consultation on whether there should be new offences for employers under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Answer · Mark McDonald: The report on the analysis of responses to the consultation on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007: section 35(2) and (3) and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (removal of barred individuals from regulated work) Regul…

29 Jun 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will engage with employers on the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in Scotland.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: The apprenticeship levy was announced in the UK autumn budget and will come into effect in April 2017. It was announced without consultation with Scottish Ministers despite the delivery of apprenticeships being an area of devolved responsibility. While we ha…

27 Jun 2016 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that school leavers gain a place at college or university or gain employment, training or an apprenticeship place.

14 Jun 2016 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the additional data published by the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) on 10 June 2016 clarifying that the scope of its undergraduate scheme for providers in Scotland increased in 2015 to include courses previously recruited through the postgradua…

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Scottish Government welcomes the publication of this additional data by UCAS clarifying the scope of the previously published figures, including those referenced by the First Minister at First Minister’s Questions on 9 June 2016. We also welcome that the …

8 Jun 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of headteachers in Fife secondary schools is female, and how this compares with the overall figure for the rest of Scotland.

8 Jun 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many staff NHS Fife employs, and how this compares with September 2006.

Answer · Shona Robison: Under this government the number of staff working in Scotland’s NHS has risen to a record high. As at March 2016, 7,308.7 whole time equivalent staff were employed in NHS Fife – an increase of 6.4 per cent since September 2006.* *Source: Information Service…

26 May 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve children's health and fitness.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government is taking many steps to improve children’s health and fitness as part of our determination to raise attainment and make Scotland the best place to grow up. This includes engaging with families as early as possible in their pregnancy …

26 May 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how the most recent figures for modern apprenticeship starts compare to those in 2006-07, broken down by local authority.

Answer · Jamie Hepburn: Skills Development Scotland (SDS) publishes statistical information about the modern apprenticeship programme, including a breakdown by local authority area, on a quarterly basis here: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/publications-statistics/statis…