- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the amount of affordable housing in rural communities, in light of reports that the projects that it is funding have only been able to build 131 homes up to November 2021.
Answer
Over 6,000 affordable homes were delivered in rural and island areas across Scotland during the last parliamentary term. Our Programme for Government commits to delivering 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 of which at least 70% will be available for social rent and 10% will be in our remote, rural and island communities.
As part of our Affordable Housing Supply Programme, communities will also be supported by the continuation of the demand led Rural and Islands Housing Fund backed by up to £30 million of investment in this parliamentary period. The fund has been described in a Scottish Land Commission report as ‘game changers’ for community-led housing development and were developed in collaboration with community housing trusts.
We have also committed to developing a Remote, Rural and Island Housing Action Plan and will engage with a wide range of stakeholders on its development to ensure it delivers for remote, rural and island communities.
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what consultation opportunities will be offered to stakeholders as part of the Fair Fares review.
Answer
Our Fair Fares Review is part of a broader package of work being taken forward by Transport Scotland to ensure that there is a viable and sustainable transport system for the future. Immediate priorities for this work include ensuring that our transport system is aligned with the prevailing Covid-19 conditions, providing up to date guidance and communications support to passengers and operators, and securing a safe and confident return to public transport at the right time as we recover from the pandemic.
The Fair Fares Review, which is currently in its planning stages, is being undertaken to ensure a sustainable and integrated approach to public transport fares in the future. The review will look at the range of discounts and concessionary schemes which are available on all modes including bus, rail and ferry. It will take cognisance of the cost and availability of services, and will consider options against a background where the costs of car travel are declining and public transport costs are increasing.
Given the present state of the pandemic, Transport Scotland is currently considering how stakeholders can most effectively engage with the review and further details on this and on the timescale for the review will be provided to Parliament in due course.
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether there will be a public consultation as part of the Fair Fares Review.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04763 on 14 December 2021. 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-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether there are plans for a new recognition agreement to be negotiated with rail unions when ScotRail is nationalised.
Answer
The Scottish Government has a well-established transparent engagement with rail trade unions and this will be maintained when ScotRail Trains Limited will take over the operation of ScotRail passenger services in Scotland from 1 April 2022.
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what the remit is of the Fair Fares Review.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04763 on 14 December 2021. 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-committees/written-questions-and-answers
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Fit for the Future consultation proposals will have on the operational opening times of rail ticket offices.
Answer
These are two separate matters and ScotRail’s Fit for the Future consultation takes account of current and future timetable proposals. We are not aware of any impact on ticket office opening hours from the Fit for the Future timetable proposals.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles are in its vehicle fleet, broken down by (a) the purpose of the vehicle, (b) the manufacturer and model of the vehicle and (c) the year of manufacture of the vehicle.
Answer
The Scottish Government fleet (including Government Car Service and Transport Scotland) is currently made up of 221 vehicles.
This number will reduce in the coming weeks, as new vehicles are issued and their replacements are disposed.
The following table details the fleet broken down by purpose, manufacturer and model and year of registration.
Purpose (1) | Manufacturer and model | Year registered | No. of vehicles |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia E-Niro | 2019 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia Optima PHEV | 2017 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia Optima PHEV | 2019 | 8 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | 3 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | 7 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volkswagen Passat PHEV | 2017 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2021 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo V90 PHEV | 2019 | 5 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo V90 PHEV | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | BMW i3 | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | BMW i3 Range extender | 2018 | 2 |
Pool | Citroen Berlingo | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Citroen Relay | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Focus | 2013 | 14 |
Pool | Ford Focus | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Tourneo Connect | 2015 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Transit Custom PHEV | 2020 | 3 |
Pool | Iveco Eurocargo | 2012 | 1 |
Pool | Kia Ceed PHEV | 2021 | 3 |
Pool | Kia E-Niro | 2019 | 7 |
Pool | Kia E-Niro | 2021 | 14 |
Pool | Kia Niro PHEV | 2019 | 6 |
Pool | Kia Optima PHEV | 2019 | 3 |
Pool | Mercedes Axor | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter Minibus | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2017 | 6 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2018 | 7 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2014 | 3 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2015 | 3 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2017 | 4 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018 | 8 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2020 | 10 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2021 | 2 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2019 | 12 |
Pool | Nissan eNV200 | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan eNV200 | 2015 | 2 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan Navarra | 2016 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan NV200 | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan X-Trail | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Peugeot 2008 | 2014 | 2 |
Pool | Polaris EV | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Renault Kangoo | 2017 | 3 |
Pool | Renault Kangoo | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Fabia | 2012 | 2 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2013 | 6 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2017 | 11 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia Scout | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Auris | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Auris | 2018 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Corolla | 2019 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2015 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2020 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2021 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Prius Plug-In | 2014 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Prius Plug-In | 2015 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Proace Electric | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Yaris | 2015 | 1 |
Pool | Vauxhall Astra | 2015 | 5 |
Pool | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2020 | 1 |
Notes
1. With exception to vehicles operated to transport Ministers, all other vehicles are operated as pool vehicles, allocated to specific business areas and are used for multiple business related purposes.
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Angela Constance on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how much additional funding it will allocate to NHS Ayrshire and Arran to manage drug-related hospital stays, in response to recent Public Health Scotland statistics, which state that the NHS board had the highest rate of drug-related hospital stays in 2020-21.
Answer
Integrated Joint Bodies are best placed to decide how funding can be used to best respond to local needs in their own communities. To allow them to do so, Scottish Government funding to support Alcohol and Drug Partnership projects is transferred to the NHS Boards via their baseline allocations for onward delegation to Integration Authorities. This year NHS Ayrshire and Arran received £6,779,624.
That funding has increased dramatically as part of the national mission to tackle the drug deaths emergency in Scotland: we are allocating an additional £250 million over the next five years to improve and increase access to services for people affected by drug addiction.
We are clear that any opportunities to engage with people in crisis, including those who have experienced near-fatal overdose, should be explored in order to encourage access to appropriate treatment. The implementation of the new Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards will ensure that anyone identified through hospital admission as being at risk of drug-related harms or near-fatal overdose will be identified, prioritised and supported into the treatment that is right for them.
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 December 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to the British Academy of Audiology report on NHS Lothian's Paediatric Audiology Services, which was requested by NHS Lothian following a review by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2021
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 13 December 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what flexibility will be afforded for the installation of interlinked fire alarms in light of recent reports about the available funding for low-income households.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2021
