Maurice Corry

16 Mar 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure wider accessibility to organised sport for children and young people once restrictions on this are lifted.

18 Jan 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, what efforts it has made to raise awareness among businesses of the support available to assist them in employing veterans, where vacancies match their skills and experience.

12 Jan 2021 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what support it plans to provide to the tourism industry in light of the uncertainty that businesses face in their decision-making for this year’s summer season.

8 Dec 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to the issue of offenders having no home to return to when they are released from prison.

20 Oct 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support businesses adapting to new ways of working as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Sep 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it is allocating to support businesses in the west of Scotland to sustain the local economy as increased restrictions are implemented.

15 Sep 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, how it is working with local authorities and third sector organisations to help protect vulnerable people.

17 Mar 2020 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with supermarkets regarding any support they may require to ensure there is an adequate food supply during the current pandemic.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government is working closely with retailers and local government to ensure food and supplies remain available across all of Scotland. We have acted to enable local authorities to relax restrictions on delivery hours, delivery driver working hour…

2 Mar 2020 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the average cost is of an initial appointment for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Answer · Clare Haughey: The Scottish Government does not hold specific information regarding the costs associated with the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, which can take many forms and be undertaken by a range of professionals.

25 Feb 2020 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to secure and develop services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, in light of the announcement that its out-of-hours unit is to temporarily close at evenings and weekends.

14 Jan 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported rise in disruptive incidents caused by pupils in schools, and the impact that this has on teaching staff. 

7 Jan 2020 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that planned developments in fish farming consider any risks they may pose to the marine environment, such as natural fish migration routes.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: Planning consent for new fish farms is a matter for local authorities, which consider developments on their merits, and can impose conditions to manage environmental risk. Advice on the assessment is provided by statutory consultees including Scottish Governm…

17 Dec 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to maximise the Crown Estate's coastal assets, including enhancing the opportunities for marine sport and tourism activities.

10 Dec 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports of worsening delays in the waiting times for children and young people to receive mental health treatment.

12 Nov 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of shortages, what action it is taking to ensure that there will be ample supply of the flu vaccine over the winter to meet demand.

23 Oct 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what efforts it has made to deliver the Investing in Communities Fund, particularly in regards to channelling resources for rural communities.

25 Sep 2019 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will encourage local authorities and statutory bodies to release buildings with long-term leases and peppercorn rents for use as Men’s Sheds.

Answer · Aileen Campbell: The Scottish Government supports the ownership and control of assets by communities and we would encourage local authorities and statutory bodies to consider this in situations that recognise the public benefits that community use will bring. Ownership or con…

23 Sep 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what changes have made to fire regulations for buildings such as Cameron House since the fire in 2017.

Answer · Ash Denham: Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, as amended, along with the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, apply to “relevant premises”, which includes hotels, such as Cameron House. There have been no changes made to these regulations since the Cameron Hous…

19 Sep 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that the services provided at the Vale of Leven Hospital remain and continue to be provided for the benefit of civilians and service personnel stationed at HMNB Clyde.

Answer · Jeane Freeman: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have responsibility for the planning and provision of local services. We expect all Health Boards, including NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, plan and deliver services to provide all local people with the NHS services which meet th…

3 Sep 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase marine tourism through the greater use of marine transport in the Firth of Clyde area.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The Scottish Government has supported Awakening the Giant, the Marine Tourism Strategy which has led to substantial increases across the sector. The Scottish Sailing Tourism Sector alone, has risen in value from £101m to £130m and the sector now supports 2,70…

28 Aug 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to take forward the Beef Efficiency Scheme.

5 Jun 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that Police Scotland is accessing the necessary skills and resources to keep communities safe.

15 May 2019 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on the local natural environment, what its position is on whether the proposed development at Lomond Banks near Balloch is an acceptable proposal for a national park.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: As I am sure the Member will understand, Ministers cannot comment on the specifics of this proposed development as it is a live planning case.

8 May 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many divisional police officers there are.

30 Apr 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to capitalise on the skills of veterans returning to the labour market to benefit the Scottish economy.

24 Apr 2019 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Water Safety Scotland regarding its work with local authorities to promote water safety and drowning prevention.

28 Feb 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to research by RoSPA, which suggests that 60% of Scotland’s local authorities do not have a water safety policy in place to help prevent accidents, including drowning.

Answer · Ash Denham: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-21888 on 13 March 2019. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/…

28 Feb 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that local authorities adopt a water safety policy to help prevent accidents, including drowning.

Answer · Ash Denham: The Scottish Government takes the issue of water safety very seriously and is supportive of the work of Water Safety Scotland and their National Drowning Prevention Strategy which was published in January 2018. While it is for individual local authorities to…

25 Feb 2019 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in developing a rural economy action plan.

Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Rural Economy Action Plan is incorporated in and fully integrated with the Economic Action Plan published in October 2018.

14 Jan 2019 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it takes to deal with the issue of fly-grazing horses, and what its position is on introducing legislation similar to the Control of Horses Act 2015, which is in place for England and Wales.

Answer · Mairi Gougeon: Fly-grazing is rarely reported in Scotland, unlike the situation on England and Wales; and we have not been alerted of a problem by either our stakeholders or local authorities. We are, however, aware of an isolated case in the Argyll and Bute Council area. …