- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has given consideration to showcasing Scottish Enterprise’s Proof of Concept programme as part of the European Year of Innovation and Creativity 2009.
Answer
Consideration will be given to showcasing a number of programmes from the Scottish Government and its agencies in the proposals to the European Commission.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the appointment of national co-ordinators for the European Year of Innovation and Creativity 2009.
Answer
As part of the discussions on the Year of Creativity and Innovation, Scottish Government officials and Scotland Europa have discussed the appointment of national co-ordinators, but no decisions have yet been taken. These discussions have however led to the appointment of Professor Irene McAra-McWilliam of the Glasgow School of Art as a member of the steering group of national experts which is considering proposals for the year, including the appointment of national co-ordinators.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the promotion in Scotland of European Year of Innovation and Creativity 2009.
Answer
Scottish Government officials have had discussions with the UK Government on the Year of Creativity and Innovation which have led to the appointment of Professor Irene McAra-McWilliam of the Glasgow School of Art as a member of the steering group of national experts on creativity and innovation for the year.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with stakeholders in Scotland regarding the promotion of the European Year of Innovation and Creativity 2009.
Answer
Scottish Government officials have held discussions with Scotland Europa and its key stakeholders on drawing up proposals for the Year of Creativity and Innovation.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has requested funding to support the European Year of Innovation and Creativity 2009.
Answer
Funding for events and programmes under the Year of Creativity and Innovation will come from existing funding arrangements under the proposals agreed by the European Commission and member states.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 2 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what importance it places on the construction of the Dalry bypass in supporting the recovery of the North Ayrshire economy.
Answer
We recognise the importance of the bypass to the North Ayrshire economy. The A737, including a bypass of Dalry is being considered as part of the STPR to identify a programme of transport interventions for the period 2012 to 2022 along Scotland''s key national strategic transport corridors targeted at facilitating better movement of people and goods across Scotland.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 2 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with stakeholders in North Ayrshire on the construction of the Dalry bypass.
Answer
Discussions have taken place with representatives from North Ayrshire Council, Statutory Consultees and the land owners likely to be affected by the proposals with a view to identifying the preferred route for a Dalry Bypass.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 2 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government and key stakeholders regarding the promotion of Job Day Europe 2008.
Answer
Jobcentre Plus has been involved in organising the UK engagement with Job Day Europe. Jobcentre Plus regularly meet with the Scottish Executive on a wide range of employment related matters.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 2 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what importance it places on the findings of the European Urban Audit for cities in Scotland.
Answer
The Scottish Government makes use of various data sources when formulating policy. The importance of any data source will depend on the issue being investigated. Urban Audit can provide a useful comparison with other European cities, however more information for Scottish and other UK cities is available from other sources.
- Asked by: Irene Oldfather, MSP for Cunninghame South, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 2 October 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Government and other key stakeholders regarding the European Commission’s EU Drugs Action Plan for 2009-12.
Answer
Discussions have been held at an official level with the UK Government on the content of the EU Drugs Action Plan for 2009-12 to ensure it is consistent with our new drugs strategy, The Road to Recovery, which was published on 29 May 2008. Many of the issues set out in the action plan are similar to those in our strategy, which we developed in consultation with a wide range of key interests. I am undertaking a programme of visits in the autumn to continue discussions with local partners about the priorities of the strategy and how it can be successfully implemented on the ground.
