Parliamentary questions
Oliver Mundell
1,091 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
22 Jun 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the implementation of reasonable adjustments for disabled people in public sector organisations.
Answer · Angela Constance: The Scottish Government does not assess the way that Scottish public authorities meet their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, including their obligations to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and service users. It is for Scottish …
21 Jun 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist children under four who have early speech, language and communication difficulties.
Answer · Mark McDonald: The Scottish Government recognises that parents have a key role in supporting their children's speech and language development and we provide support through campaigns such as PlayTalkRead and Bookbug. We also recognise the important role of the early year…
6 Jun 2016 · Topical Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of financial difficulties at Police Scotland following the departure of its Director of Financial Services.
1 Jun 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the benefits to consumers of increasing competition in the mobile backhaul market.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: Competition in the mobile backhaul market is a reserved matter and is the responsibility of Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator. Wider assessment of enhanced connectivity, its usage, and the socio economic benefits arising - which assumes the availability of …
1 Jun 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include the south of Scotland and, in particular, Dumfries and Galloway in any proposed pilot of business rates relief for mobile phone mast sites in areas with poor mobile coverage.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-00373 on 13 June 2016. 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…
1 Jun 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to applying business rates relief for mobile phone mast sites in rural areas with no coverage or where there is a clear developmental need.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: Telecommunications, including mobile telephony, is a reserved matter for which the UK Government has responsibility to ensure adequate coverage and to fund improvements and developments. The Scottish Government is committed to using devolved levers where appr…
25 May 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government on the possible extension of the Borders Railway route to Carlisle.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: It was a manifesto commitment to conduct a feasibility study examining the case for extension of the Borders Railway route to Carlisle. We will take the lead with local authority partners including engagement with UK Government and other interested stakeholde…
25 May 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it plans to take in the current parliamentary session to improve support for Dumfriesshire farmers and secure the future of the family farm.
Answer · Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government will work with stakeholders to identify how best to improve support to farmers and crofters across Scotland throughout this parliamentary session. Our immediate efforts will be focussed on delivering outstanding common agricultural …
25 May 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential economic benefits of upgrading the A75.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Strategic Transport Projects Review, published in 2008 considered the future transport performance of the A75 corridor from the M74 to Stranraer, including the economic benefits of upgrading sections of the route.
25 May 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to carry out a feasibility study into the dualling of the A75 between Dumfries and the M74.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The National Transport Strategy (NTS) Refresh, published in January 2016 makes reference to the consideration of a full NTS review in the next parliament, to tie in with the next National Planning Framework and followed by a refresh of the Strategic Transport…
25 May 2016 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to dual the A75 between Dumfries and the M74.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Since 2008, the Scottish Government has invested approximately £50 million in six new roads schemes along the length of the A75 and will continue to explore opportunities to better connect Dumfries to the M74. Mr Swinney and I plan to host a transport summ…