- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what the support provided to Quality Meat Scotland through Scottish Enterprise in each of the last three financial years has been used for.
Answer
The following providesa detailed breakdown of the financial support provided by Scottish Enterprise toQuality Meat Scotland in each of the last three financial years.
| Year | Purpose | Contribution |
| 2005-06 | Contribution to cost of communications campaign for the Scottish red meat industry - through newspaper supplements published in The Herald and Sunday Herald newspapers. | £9,652 |
| Contribution to cost of running a series of consumer research focus groups to enable detailed understanding of consumer perception and preferences for Scotch red meat. Particular focus on Scotch lamb in preparation for initial meetings between QMS and Morrisons supermarket representatives. | £2,945 |
| Contribution to cost of research, design, production and promotion of a CD-Rom (“The Cutting Edge”) setting out value-added processing techniques to produce healthier, lean cuts of meat for premium markets. | £16,400 |
| Contribution to cost of audit of Somerfield stores in Scotland to assess positioning of the “Scotch” brand. | £1,150 |
| Contribution to travel and accommodation for industry learning journey to France, organised jointly by Scottish Development International and Quality Meat Scotland. | £1,092 |
| Contribution to cost of design and production of training materials for in-store butcher staff at Tesco stores. | £2,050 |
| Contribution to cost of European representative to support re-entry of red meat into the Benelux markets. | £12,500 |
| 2006-07 | Contribution to cost of Quality Meat Scotland participation in promotional event by Tesco “Taste the Best of Scotland Tour”. | £9,614 |
| Contribution to cost of European representative to support re-entry of red meat into the Benelux markets. | £43,500 |
| Contribution to cost of production of a DVD showcasing Scottish red meat industry - shown on Italian TV station, “Mela Verde”. | £11,750 |
| 2007-08 (year to date) | Contribution to cost of European representative to support re-entry of red meat into the Benelux markets. | £18,000 |
| Contribution to research project and PR campaign to identify and promote the intrinsic health benefits of lean red meat. | £5,812 |
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the funding it has provided through Scottish Enterprise to Quality Meat Scotland in each of the last three years has been used for purposes which are compatible with the nutritional guidelines set out in Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer, published by the World Cancer Research Fund.
Answer
The World Cancer ResearchFund, Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition and Food Standards Agency all giveslightly different advice in relation to meat. Quality Meat Scotland follows theguidance of the Food Standards Agency as the independent government department setup by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public’s health and consumer interestsin relation to food.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the funding it has provided through Scottish Enterprise to Quality Meat Scotland in each of the last three years has been used for purposes which are compatible with the nutritional guidelines provided by the Food Standards Agency.
Answer
Quality Meat Scotland’s activities are compatible with the guidelines providedby the Food Standards Agency.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the funding it has provided through Scottish Enterprise to Quality Meat Scotland in each of the last three years has been used for purposes which are compatible with the nutritional guidelines produced by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
Answer
The Scientific AdvisoryCommittee on Nutrition is an advisory committee of independent experts that providesadvice to the Food Standards Agency, NHS, government agencies and departments. Itsremit includes matters concerning nutrient content of individual foods. In relationto red meat, Quality Meat Scotland follows the guidance of the Food StandardsAgency as the independent government department set up by an Act of Parliament in2000 to protect the public’s health and consumer interests in relation to food.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 19 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-6636 by Shona Robison on 29 November 2007, whether it will make any recommendations or representations to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition regarding the relationship between meat consumption and cancer in response to the findings of the recent report by the World Cancer Research Fund.
Answer
The Scottish Governmentwill continue to be advised by the Food Standards Agency on this matter and theyin turn are advised by their scientific advisory committees. The Food StandardsAgency is aware of the review of iron and health being carried out by ScientificAdvisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). This review was initiated by SACN in 2002and should be available in 2008.
The World Cancer ResearchFund advice on meat consumption goes further than current Food Standards Agency’sadvice which recommends that some meat should be consumed as part of a healthy balanceddiet. Meat is a good source of iron, zinc, B vitamins and protein but should beeaten in moderation due to its high saturated fat content.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 19 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has received any further advice, research or representations regarding the relationship between the consumption of meat and cancer, following the findings of a recent report by the World Cancer Research Foundation.
Answer
The Scottish Governmentcontinues to be advised by the Food Standards Agency on this matter. The World CancerResearch Fund goes further than current government advice which continues to recommendmoderate consumption of red meat as part of a healthy balance diet. The Food StandardsAgency awaits the review on iron and health being carried out by the ScientificAdvisory Committee on Nutrition, which will be available in 2008.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 December 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 19 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-6636 by Shona Robison on 29 November 2007, whether it will make any recommendations or representations to the Food Standards Agency regarding the relationship between meat consumption and cancer in response to the findings of the report by the World Cancer Research Fund.
Answer
The Scottish Governmentcontinues to be advised by the Food Standards Agency on this matter. The Food StandardsAgency’s advice relating to meat consumption remains unchanged and continues torecommend that meat can be eaten in moderation, as part of a healthy balanced diet.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 23 November 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Michael Russell on 13 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive which organisations have corresponded with ministers or officials since 17 May 2007 in respect of a ban on snaring.
Answer
Since 17 May 2007, the following organisations have written to ministersor officials about snaring:
League Against CruelSports on 21 May;
Game Conservancy Truston 24 May;
Scottish CountrysideAlliance on 5 November;
Scottish Badgers on21 November, and
Advocates for Animalson 28 November.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 29 November 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what efforts have been made to promote and develop the Ayr to Stranraer rail line for passenger and freight traffic in accordance with local, regional and national transport policies.
Answer
In accordance withoptimising the use of the network through effective timetabling of passenger andfreight services, Transport Scotland and First ScotRail are examining the serviceprovision for services to Ayr and Stranraer. In the course of these examinationsany opportunities which may emerge to improve services between Stranraer/Girvanand Ayr will be considered.
In addition, the StrategicTransport Projects Review which is currently underway will examine the longer termneeds of Scotland’s nationally strategic transport network todevelop the investment plan for 2012 to 2022. The review will identify gaps andweaknesses on the national strategic transport network and will be carried out inline with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 29 November 2007
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 13 December 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has for the introduction of station adoption schemes with a view to improving the appearance and environment of stations for rail users.
Answer
First ScotRail operatesrail services in Scotland under the Franchise Agreement with Scottishministers. First ScotRail already operates an Adopt a Station scheme.
