Parliamentary questions
Donald Cameron
1,854 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many times the National Youth Arts Advisory Group has met since it was established, and when it is next due to meet.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The National Youth Arts Advisory Group has met 37 times and it is next due to meet in August or September 2023. The exact date is yet to be set.
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government in what ways its National Partnership for Culture has influenced government policy since its establishment, and whether it can provide details and examples of any such influence.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will work with the UK Government in light of the announcement that an advanced screen and performance technology research lab will be based in Dundee.
Answer · Angus Robertson: The Scottish Government understands that a Dundee consortium, led by Abertay University, have been successful in their bid to house one of three regional CoSTAR labs, which attracts a portion of the £12.5m funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is working with (a) Creative Scotland and (b) its international offices, to encourage international cultural exchange and collaboration in order to facilitate opportunit…
Answer · Christina McKelvie: We are developing an International Culture Strategy with stakeholders, including our international offices and Creative Scotland, that will support the international aspirations and potential of the culture sector in Scotland and build on its strong internati…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is delivering "cross-government policy compacts embedding culture at the centre of policy-making".
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the total amount of grant funding was that was (a) available and (b) distributed for its Creative Communities programme in each year since it was established.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: This information is publicly available and published online. I refer the member to the following website: Creative Communities Programme - Coronavirus (COVID-19) business support: equality impact assessments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is helping Museums Galleries Scotland to build on its Skills for Success programme, including by developing future approaches to diversify skills and widen access to car…
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is developing ways to show how heritage and culture can transform public thinking to transition to a net zero society and economy.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on how it is establishing partnerships with other government agencies and public bodies to support economic growth.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, in what ways it has supported the cultural workforce through its commitment to investigate a living wage for the cultural and creative workforce.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on? 17 July 2023. 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-committee…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on whether it is meeting the vision and priorities in its Policy Statement for the Creative Industries.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The 2021-2022 Programme for Government includes a commitment to revise the Creative Industries Policy Statement to articulate the priorities for the future development of the creative industries, in light of the impacts of EU Exit and the Covid-19 pandemic. …
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with V&A Dundee since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: There have been four official meetings with Ministers since May 2021. On 6 August 2021 Jenny Gilruth had an introductory visit to V&A Dundee following her appointment as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development. On 28 January 2022 Angus Ro…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: Royal Scottish National Orchestra is one of Scotland’s five National Performing Companies and has met with Scottish Ministers on two occasions since May 2021. On 11 November 2021, Royal Scottish National Orchestra held an introductory meeting with the Minist…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with National Records of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Angus Robertson: Scottish Ministers and SG officials meet with NRS on a regular basis, to discuss a wide range of matters, such as the Census. Most recently, the Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance met with the interim Chief Executive on 5 July 2023 and I met wit…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Federation of Scottish Theatre since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: Since May 2021, Scottish Ministers have met with the Federation of Scottish Theatres (FST) on two occasions. On 28 July 2021, the Minister for Culture, Europe and international Development, held an introductory meeting with various stakeholder from the cultu…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Graeme Dey: The Scottish Government has held the following meetings with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since May 2021. No agreed outcomes were recorded for these meetings:1 June 2021: Introductory meeting between Jamie Hepburn (Minister for Higher Education and Fur…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with National Museums Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The Scottish Government Ministerial team has met with National Museums Scotland (NMS) on several occasions since May 2021. The meetings were as follows: 9 September 2021 Angus Robertson in his role as Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and …
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with Scotland’s National Centre for Languages since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Jenny Gilruth: Scottish Government officials have held quarterly meetings with Scotland’s National Centre for Languages (SCILT) since May 2021 as part of the grant management process. Officials have also met with staff from SCILT to discuss projects on an ad-hoc basis. The…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with All Perspectives Ltd, which owns GB News, since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Angus Robertson: Since May 2021, the Scottish Government has not held any Ministerial meetings with All Perspectives Ltd, which owns GB News. Within this period, Scottish Government culture officials have also not met with All Perspectives Ltd on either a formal or informal …
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the advertising spend that Historic Environment Scotland allocates to promote each of its sites.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: Questions regarding day-to-day operational matters of Historic Environment Scotland, including how much it spends on promoting its sites, are best answered directly by Historic Environment Scotland. I have asked Historic Environment Scotland to respond direc…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with Scottish Development International since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: Information about Ministerial engagements is proactively released on the Scottish Government website . The spreadsheets include a wide range of information including details of the organisation/individuals Ministers met along with the subject discussed. S…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The Scottish Government has not held any meetings with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland since May 2021.
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: Scottish Chamber Orchestra has met with Scottish Ministers on three occasions since May 2021. On 9 November 2021, Scottish Chamber Orchestra held an meeting the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 re…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with STV since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Angus Robertson: Since May 2021, the Scottish Government has had 5 Ministerial meetings with STV. As outcomes, there was a shared commitment to ensuring the sustainability of public service broadcasting, STV licence renewal, and support for the wider screen sector and c…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development will give a statement to Parliament to update it on the selection process for its £5 million loss and damage funding, prior to any decisions being made public.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19714 on 12 July 2023 for details of the programme for the £5 million pledge for the loss and damage funding. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the searc…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: Since May 2021 Scottish Ministers have met with, or attended events at, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society on the following dates. We have included meetings with the strategic umbrella organisation for Edinburgh festivals, Festivals Edinburgh. The discuss…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with the National Theatre of Scotland since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: National Theatre of Scotland is one of Scotland’s five National Performing Companies and has met with Scottish Ministers on two occasions since May 2021. On 28 September 2021, National Theatre of Scotland held an introductory meeting with the Minister for Cu…
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with Scotia Arts since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The Scottish Government has not had any meetings with Scotia Arts since May 2021.
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has held any discussions with Historic Environment Scotland regarding any permanent closures of sites that it manages, and, if so, which sites were earmarked for closure.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: I continue to regularly discuss the Properties in Care, and their management, with Historic Environment Scotland. I have held no discussions about the permanent closure of sites.
3 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-13348 by Mairi McAllan on 10 January 2023, whether it will provide an update on the selection process for its £5 million loss and damage funding, and whether this process concluded in Q1 of 2023-24.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: The programme will be delivered via a grant-funded partner. The initial funding will be used for global consultation on selection criteria and methodology with the aim of presenting it in draft at COP28. Grants will then be disbursed on the basis of these cri…