- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Ivan McKee on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding (a) its, (b) its agencies and (c) Police Scotland's ability to provide assistance to the Serious Fraud Office in relation to its investigation into GFG Alliance and any issues arising in Scotland.
Answer
It would not be appropriate for the Scottish Government to comment on a live Serious Fraud Office investigation.
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to clarify its procurement policy on maintaining a sustainable and resilient supply of PPE.
Answer
Work is underway on a new approach to pandemic PPE through a joined-up public sector procurement arrangement, led by NHS National Services Scotland. We anticipate that we will transition to these new arrangements over the course of the next financial year.
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 30 September 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish an updated Personal Footcare Guidance.
Answer
The Scottish Government is currently in the process of establishing a Short Life Working Group to be tasked with refreshing the Personal Footcare Guidance for publication in early 2023.
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Ivan McKee on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what contact it has had with Police Scotland in relation to GFG Alliance.
Answer
It would not be appropriate for the Scottish Government to comment on a live Serious Fraud Office investigation.
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 07 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Ivan McKee on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what internal investigations (a) it and (b) its agencies are undertaking into any impropriety by ministers or officials that may have taken place in relation to the allegations featured in the BBC programme, Disclosure: The Great Ferries Scandal.
Answer
The Scottish Government and its agencies are considering what further internal investigations are required. Once completed this work will be shared with Audit Scotland.
All parties will cooperate fully with any further investigation by Audit Scotland.
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 07 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Ivan McKee on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether (a) it and (b) any of its agencies or public corporations have discussed the alleged improprieties described in the BBC programme, Disclosure: The Great Ferries Scandal, with Police Scotland.
Answer
No discussions have taken place with Police Scotland.
- Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 07 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it indicated any support to CMAL for Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd’s bid during the tendering process for vessels 801 and 802.
Answer
Scottish Ministers were not party to the procurement process and would not have indicated support for any specific bid.
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 06 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the contractual obligations under which Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd may reject the vessel (a) MV Glen Sannox and (b) Hull 802, following its completion.
Answer
CMAL will only accept the vessels if they are fit for purpose. There are penalties and also the ability to reject the vessels regarding deadweight, speed and fuel consumption.
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 06 October 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had regarding its definition of homelessness.
Answer
The Scottish Government had not had any recent discussions about the definition of homelessness. A person is homeless under section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 if (s)he has no accommodation in the UK or elsewhere which (s)he is entitled or permitted to occupy.
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 29 September 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 27 October 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make funding available for a face, arm, speech, time (FAST) campaign to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in 2023.
Answer
The Scottish Government assesses the need for public health awareness campaigns regularly. Scottish Government officials will work closely with the Stroke Improvement Team, which provides support and guidance to Managed Clinical Networks and the National Advisory Committee for Stroke, and other stakeholders to better understand what resources may be required for 2023, including the need for funding for a FAST campaign. Information regarding the symptoms of stroke, including the FAST test, is available on NHS Inform .