- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 18 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any minimum age has been set below which the morning-after pill will not be prescribed.
Answer
A decision to prescribe emergency hormonal contraception, as with any other drug or treatment, depends on the clinical judgement of the health professional concerned, informed by advice and guidance about its use. No minimum age has been set below which emergency hormonal contraception will not be prescribed.The marketing authorisation for Levonelle, which may be sold without a prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist, restricts its sale to women aged 16 and over.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 19 March 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 18 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in expanding support for families and very young children through family centres, and mobile and outreach services, for at least 5,000 additional children by 2002, as set out in the Making it work together: A programme for government.
Answer
The Scottish Executive has already provided £23 million, and will be providing a further £57 million for the three forward years from April 2001, to expand support for families with very young children through Sure Start Scotland. This funding has been allocated to local authorities. Guidance has been issued to local authorities outlining the main aims and objectives of Sure Start Scotland.We are making good progress in reaching the programme for government target.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 1.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in improving access to advice, relevant business skills and training for those working in the cultural sector.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 2.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in examining the feasibility of a centre for the languages of Scotland covering Gaelic and the varieties of Scots which could incorporate the Scottish National Dictionary.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.1 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in working with education authorities to maximise opportunities for instrumental tuition in schools free to those who are unable to pay.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in seeking opportunities to promote Scotland's culture abroad.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to the key priority 1.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in identifying and promoting the national roles and responsibilities and realising the full potential of funded arts companies which work across Scotland.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.2 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in recognising the power of popular music-making to engage young people in cultural activities.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 2.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in maximising the benefits of existing international links, including town-twinning, to widen cultural access and understanding.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
- Asked by: Irene McGugan, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive, with regard to key priority 3.3 outlined in its National Cultural Strategy, what progress has been made in investigating the feasibility of extending New Deal to a wider range of cultural and sporting development and training and identifying the contribution that Modern Apprenticeships can make to developing young people's skills in cultural and sporting activity.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-16061.
