- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Ross Finnie on 27 January 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to introduce legislation on the tying of cattle and, if so, whether it will consult with representatives of the veterinary profession on the detail of this.
Answer
Legislation is already in place which prohibits the tethering of calves. For adult cattle, draft Regulations on the Welfare of Farmed Animals will bring into force Council Directive 98/58/EC which sets out general requirements on the welfare of livestock. These Regulations will require that the freedom of movement of animals should not be restricted in such a way as to cause them unnecessary suffering or injury; and that animals continuously or regularly tethered will have to be given the space appropriate to their physiological or ethnological needs. Wide consultation, which included the veterinary profession, has already been undertaken in respect of these draft Regulations.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Ross Finnie on 27 January 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to compel the use of alternatives to organophosphates in the treatment and prevention of sheep scab.
Answer
OP sheep dips have been withdrawn from the market so that containers, which are safer for the user, can be designed and introduced. It does remain an offence under the Sheep Scab Order 1997 not to treat animals visibly affected by sheep scab and keepers of sheep are responsible for applying effective treatment to animals known to be affected and to take appropriate steps to avoid infestation.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 November 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Sarah Boyack on 26 January 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will make representations to Her Majesty's Government regarding what action it proposes to take to ensure that rail freight is brought within the scope of the Rail Regulator.
Answer
This is a reserved matter. The Scottish Executive is in regular contact with the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority and Office of Rail Regulator on issues relating to rail freight in Scotland.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 January 2000
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Current Status:
Answered by Jack McConnell on 26 January 2000
To ask the Scottish Executive what financial help is to be made available to East Ayrshire Council following the severe winds which started on Boxing Day 1998 and lasted into the first few days of 1999.
Answer
I am glad to announce that East Ayrshire Council is eligible for a payment of £243,352 under the Bellwin Scheme. The Scheme was triggered on 8 April 1999 following representation from several councils in the central belt and south west of Scotland on costs directly associated with the immediate aftermath of the Boxing Day storms.There has been close liaison between the Scottish Executive and East Ayrshire Council on the eligibility of its claim. The Council's costs were primarily in the revenue costs of removing fallen trees and safeguarding structures that endangered the public safety and in meeting the uninsured excesses of insurance claims for over 7,000 damaged premises.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 December 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Henry McLeish on 22 December 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-2302 by Henry McLeish on 16 November 1999, whether it will provide details of the numbers of continuing students over the age of 50 years who have retained their right to have their tuition fees paid in full in the academic year 1999-2000.
Answer
As at 9 December, the number of continuing students over the age of 50 years who have retained their right to have their tuition fees paid in full in the academic year 1999-2000 is 284.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 25 November 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 2 December 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it plans to take to ensure that members of the medical profession who participate in the process to consider claims by ex-miners for compensation and welfare payments in relation to emphysema and vibration white finger cases are suitably qualified and experienced in assessing the symptoms of these illnesses.
Answer
The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme, including the special training of doctors, is a matter for the Department of Social Security and as such is reserved to the Westminster Parliament.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 November 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 2 December 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it plans to take to ensure that members of the medical profession who participate in the process to consider claims by ex-miners for compensation and welfare payments in relation to emphysema and vibration white finger cases are suitably qualified and experienced in assessing the symptoms of these illnesses.
Answer
The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme, including the special training of doctors, is a matter for the Department of Social Security and as such is reserved to the Westminster Parliament.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 18 November 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Alasdair Morrison on 25 November 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it proposes to take to support the coal industry in Scotland with specific reference to the transportation of coal by rail.
Answer
Officials of the Scottish Executive have met with EWS to discuss questions about the transportation of coal. Coal and rail transport are both of course reserved matters and we are in close touch with The Scotland Office, DTI and DETR about what is being done to help resolve Scottish Coal's problems.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 November 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Alasdair Morrison on 25 November 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it proposes to take to support the coal industry in Scotland with specific reference to the transportation of coal by rail.
Answer
Officials of the Scottish Executive have met with EWS to discuss questions about the transportation of coal. Coal and rail transport are both of course reserved matters and we are in close touch with The Scotland Office, DTI and DETR about what is being done to help resolve Scottish Coal's problems.
- Asked by: Cathy Jamieson, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 28 October 1999
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Current Status:
Answered by Angus MacKay on 11 November 1999
To ask the Scottish Executive what emergency planning provision has been made to prepare for the possibility of Year 2000 computer problems affecting Trident nuclear submarines in Scotland.
Answer
The Ministry of Defence, emergency services, local authorities and health boards have well established procedures in place for any kind of emergency occurring at submarine bases. These are regularly rehearsed, reviewed and revised to take account of any new threats or issues. Specific responsibility for addressing Y2000 computer issues in relation to the Trident base is, however, a matter for the Secretary of State for Defence.
