- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 8 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of female claimants in each ward of Aberdeenshire Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for female claimants in each ward of Aberdeenshire Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Female Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Aberdeenshire Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Macduff-Gardenstown | 13 | 1.3% |
| Aberchirder-King Edward | 15 | 1.4% |
| Banff-Hilton | 24 | 2.1% |
| Fordyce-Boyndie | 8 | 0.9% |
| Turriff | 9 | 0.7% |
| Upper Ythan | 15 | 1.5% |
| Central Buchan | 12 | 1.2% |
| Deer | 14 | 1.1% |
| Meethill-Glendaveny | 19 | 1.2% |
| Clerkhill | 8 | 0.8% |
| Kirktown-Roanheads | 38 | 4.3% |
| Buchanhaven-Catto | 21 | 2.1% |
| Fraserburgh East | 14 | 1.4% |
| Fraserburgh West | 22 | 2.7% |
| Buchan North East | 11 | 1.1% |
| Buchan North | 20 | 1.3% |
| Cruden-Boddam | 20 | 1.8% |
| Longside-Rattray | 9 | 1.0% |
| Huntly | 14 | 1.5% |
| Strathbogie | 13 | 1.6% |
| Upper Donside | 11 | 1.1% |
| Lower Donside | 11 | 0.8% |
| Echt and Skene | 7 | 0.5% |
| Westhill | 4 | 0.3% |
| Newmachar and Kinellar | 6 | 0.5% |
| Kintore | 7 | 0.6% |
| South Inverurie | 6 | 0.6% |
| North Inverurie | 6 | 0.5% |
| West Garioch | 10 | 0.7% |
| East Garioch | 7 | 0.5% |
| Ythan | 13 | 0.8% |
| Ellon | 4 | 0.3% |
| North Formartine | 10 | 0.7% |
| South Formartine | 5 | 0.6% |
| Upper Deeside | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mid Deeside | 4 | 0.5% |
| Aboyne and Cromar | 3 | 0.4% |
| Banchory | 4 | 0.3% |
| Feughdee | 5 | 0.5% |
| Lower Deeside | 11 | 0.6% |
| Newtonbervie | 11 | 0.7% |
| Inverbervie and Johnshaven | 10 | 1.3% |
| Mearns South and St Cyrus | 14 | 1.8% |
| Mearns West and Marykirk | 15 | 1.9% |
| Stonehaven North | 9 | 0.7% |
| Kinneff and Stonehaven South | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 8 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of claimants in each ward of Angus Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for each ward of Angus Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Angus Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Harbour | 186 | 8.9% |
| Brothock | 172 | 6.0% |
| Timmergreens and Elms | 76 | 3.2% |
| Arbirlot and Hospitalfield | 37 | 1.5% |
| Marywell and Cliffburn | 80 | 3.7% |
| Colliston and Hayshead | 90 | 3.1% |
| Carnoustie East | 51 | 1.4% |
| Carnoustie West | 84 | 2.5% |
| Forfar Central and Lemno | 58 | 2.2% |
| Dunnichen | 76 | 2.3% |
| Montrose North | 82 | 3.5% |
| Hillside | 80 | 2.8% |
| Kirriemuir | 82 | 2.8% |
| Western Glens | 20 | 1.5% |
| Eastern Glens | 13 | 1.7% |
| Langlands | 89 | 3.6% |
| Westfield and Dean | 48 | 1.6% |
| Montrose South | 183 | 7.8% |
| Lunan | 63 | 2.3% |
| Brechin North | 60 | 2.2% |
| Brechin South | 141 | 6.1% |
| Monifieth West | 39 | 1.4% |
| Monifieth East | 45 | 1.5% |
| Sidlaw | 49 | 1.6% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 8 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of claimants in each ward of Aberdeenshire Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for each ward of Aberdeenshire Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Aberdeenshire Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Macduff-Gardenstown | 52 | 2.2% |
| Aberchirder-King Edward | 53 | 2.0% |
| Banff-Hilton | 74 | 3.1% |
| Fordyce-Boyndie | 29 | 1.4% |
| Turriff | 30 | 1.0% |
| Upper Ythan | 39 | 1.6% |
| Central Buchan | 45 | 1.9% |
| Deer | 35 | 1.2% |
| Meethill-Glendaveny | 60 | 1.7% |
| Clerkhill | 39 | 1.6% |
| Kirktown-Roanheads | 129 | 5.9% |
| Buchanhaven-Catto | 77 | 3.4% |
| Fraserburgh East | 49 | 2.2% |
| Fraserburgh West | 62 | 3.2% |
| Buchan North East | 27 | 1.1% |
| Buchan North | 54 | 1.5% |
| Cruden-Boddam | 54 | 1.9% |
| Longside-Rattray | 29 | 1.3% |
| Huntly | 44 | 2.0% |
| Strathbogie | 43 | 2.2% |
| Upper Donside | 26 | 1.0% |
| Lower Donside | 34 | 1.2% |
| Echt and Skene | 22 | 0.7% |
| Westhill | 21 | 0.7% |
| Newmachar and Kinellar | 21 | 0.9% |
| Kintore | 25 | 1.0% |
| South Inverurie | 23 | 1.1% |
| North Inverurie | 30 | 1.1% |
| West Garioch | 36 | 1.1% |
| East Garioch | 33 | 1.1% |
| Ythan | 34 | 1.1% |
| Ellon | 16 | 0.7% |
| North Formartine | 32 | 1.1% |
| South Formartine | 13 | 0.7% |
| Upper Deeside | 11 | 0.7% |
| Mid Deeside | 19 | 1.0% |
| Aboyne and Cromar | 19 | 1.0% |
| Banchory | 14 | 0.5% |
| Feughdee | 17 | 0.7% |
| Lower Deeside | 47 | 1.3% |
| Newtonbervie | 41 | 1.1% |
| Inverbervie and Johnshaven | 32 | 1.8% |
| Mearns South and St Cyrus | 41 | 2.4% |
| Mearns West and Marykirk | 43 | 2.1% |
| Stonehaven North | 43 | 1.5% |
| Kinneff and Stonehaven South | 20 | 0.7% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 8 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of female claimants in each ward of Angus Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for female claimants in each ward of Angus Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Female Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Angus Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Harbour | 41 | 3.9% |
| Brothock | 50 | 3.6% |
| Timmergreens and Elms | 23 | 2.0% |
| Arbirlot and Hospitalfield | 12 | 1.0% |
| Marywell and Cliffburn | 19 | 1.8% |
| Colliston and Hayshead | 29 | 2.3% |
| Carnoustie East | 10 | 0.6% |
| Carnoustie West | 18 | 1.1% |
| Forfar Central and Lemno | 19 | 1.5% |
| Dunnichen | 17 | 1.1% |
| Montrose North | 18 | 1.6% |
| Hillside | 14 | 1.0% |
| Kirriemuir | 31 | 2.1% |
| Western Glens | 7 | 1.2% |
| Eastern Glens | 6 | 1.8% |
| Langlands | 23 | 1.9% |
| Westfield and Dean | 16 | 1.1% |
| Montrose South | 50 | 4.3% |
| Lunan | 18 | 1.4% |
| Brechin North | 16 | 1.3% |
| Brechin South | 33 | 3.0% |
| Monifieth West | 8 | 0.6% |
| Monifieth East | 16 | 1.0% |
| Sidlaw | 14 | 0.9% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 8 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of female claimants in each ward of Dundee City Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for female claimants in each ward of Dundee City Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Female Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Dundee City Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Wellgate | 39 | 3.1% |
| Baxter Park | 34 | 2.9% |
| Craigie Bank | 12 | 1.3% |
| Craigie Barns | 15 | 1.7% |
| West Ferry | 13 | 1.4% |
| Broughty Ferry | 7 | 0.8% |
| Balgillo | 7 | 0.5% |
| Eastern | 11 | 0.9% |
| Douglas | 29 | 3.7% |
| Drumgeith | 13 | 1.8% |
| Longhaugh | 17 | 2.9% |
| Whitfield | 17 | 1.7% |
| Fintry North | 18 | 1.8% |
| Fintry South | 24 | 2.0% |
| Caird | 30 | 3.7% |
| Midmill | 38 | 6.5% |
| Clepington | 16 | 2.0% |
| Maryfield | 38 | 3.3% |
| Coldside | 43 | 5.3% |
| Hilltown | 44 | 5.3% |
| Central | 24 | 2.2% |
| Riverside | 17 | 1.6% |
| Dudhope | 30 | 3.3% |
| Logie | 7 | 0.7% |
| Law | 14 | 1.3% |
| Ancrum | 13 | 1.1% |
| St Ninians | 20 | 1.9% |
| Menzieshill | 19 | 1.7% |
| Gourdie | 21 | 2.7% |
| Pitalpin | 16 | 1.5% |
| Lochee West | 32 | 3.9% |
| Lochee East | 12 | 1.6% |
| Rockwell | 12 | 1.3% |
| Fairmuir | 11 | 1.0% |
| Trottick | 38 | 4.5% |
| Gillburn | 17 | 1.6% |
| Downfield | 14 | 1.0% |
| St Mary's | 30 | 3.2% |
| Ardler | 9 | 1.4% |
| Blackshade | 5 | 0.6% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 7 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the (a) numbers and (b) unemployment rates of claimants in each ward of Dundee City Council in the latest month for which figures are available, using claimant count as the basis for such calculations.
Answer
Table 1 contains the claimant count unemployment number and claimant count unemployment rate for each ward of Dundee City Council in April 2005.
Table 1 Claimant Count Unemployment Number and Rate1 for Wards2 in Dundee City Council, April 2005
| | Claimant Count | Claimant Count Rate |
| Wellgate | 176 | 7.3% |
| Baxter Park | 146 | 6.4% |
| Craigie Bank | 65 | 3.4% |
| Craigie Barns | 70 | 3.7% |
| West Ferry | 57 | 2.9% |
| Broughty Ferry | 33 | 1.7% |
| Balgillo | 22 | 0.7% |
| Eastern | 47 | 1.9% |
| Douglas | 133 | 8.2% |
| Drumgeith | 71 | 4.4% |
| Longhaugh | 115 | 8.9% |
| Whitfield | 75 | 3.9% |
| Fintry North | 90 | 4.2% |
| Fintry South | 126 | 5.1% |
| Caird | 126 | 7.0% |
| Midmill | 132 | 10.2% |
| Clepington | 74 | 4.4% |
| Maryfield | 165 | 7.1% |
| Coldside | 161 | 9.1% |
| Hilltown | 200 | 11.7% |
| Central | 125 | 5.8% |
| Riverside | 70 | 3.5% |
| Dudhope | 171 | 9.4% |
| Logie | 53 | 2.8% |
| Law | 103 | 4.9% |
| Ancrum | 40 | 1.7% |
| St Ninians | 90 | 4.4% |
| Menzieshill | 122 | 5.6% |
| Gourdie | 113 | 7.5% |
| Pitalpin | 84 | 3.9% |
| Lochee West | 144 | 8.1% |
| Lochee East | 84 | 5.5% |
| Rockwell | 60 | 3.2% |
| Fairmuir | 66 | 3.0% |
| Trottick | 130 | 7.4% |
| Gillburn | 92 | 4.1% |
| Downfield | 60 | 2.1% |
| St Mary'S | 104 | 5.4% |
| Ardler | 55 | 3.9% |
| Blackshade | 28 | 1.7% |
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Notes:
1. Rates for wards are calculated using the claimant count unemployment level as the numerator, and a measure of economically active residents as the denominator.
2. 1991 frozen wards.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 20 May 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 3 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what the most recent estimate is of the number of teleworkers.
Answer
The most recent estimates taken from the Spring
1 2004 Labour Force Survey estimate that there are 118,000
2 teleworkers
3 in Scotland.
Notes:
1. The spring quarter runs from March to May.
2. Figure is rounded to the nearest thousand and is not seasonally adjusted.
3. Teleworkers are defined as people who work at home and require the use of both a telephone and computer to carry out their work.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 20 May 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Peter Peacock on 2 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what level of funding it provides to organisations addressing bullying amongst school pupils.
Answer
Since 1999, the Scottish Executive has funded a national Anti-Bullying Network, and since 1998 it has provided funding to support the ChildLine Bullying Helpline. Scottish Executive funding for anti-bullying activity for 2004-05 and projected funding in 2005-06 are as follows:
| Anti-Bullying Activity | 2004-05 | 2005-06 |
| Anti-Bullying Network/Scottish Schools Ethos Network | £117,397 | £301,526 |
| ChildLine Scotland’s Bullying Line | £55,092 | £144,000 |
| Scottish Executive Anti-Bullying Materials | £79,417 | £32,000 |
| Scottish Executive Anti-Bullying Competition | £3,563 | £4,000 |
| Education authority funding for promoting positive behaviour (implementation of Better Behaviour – Better Learning | £10 million | £10 million |
In 2004, the Scottish Executive commissioned a national needs assessment exercise which gained the views of professionals, pupils and parents on their need for anti-bullying activity. The evidence has been used to develop a new specification for a national anti-bullying programme that will take a strong a pro-active role in developing the role of professionals in all children’s services in preventing bullying and responding effectively when it occurs.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 20 May 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 1 June 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is studying, or intends to study, patterns in teleworking and its possible effect on traffic levels.
Answer
The Scottish Executive has commissioned research to assess the implications of e-working and other information and communication technologies (ICT) on travel behaviour and traffic reduction in Scotland. This research is reaching its final stages and we will consider its findings in due course.
- Asked by: Marlyn Glen, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 16 May 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Tavish Scott on 31 May 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the percentage of households with a domestic connection to the internet, broken down by socio-economic group.
Answer
This information, provided from the Scottish Household Survey, is contained in the following table.
| By National Statistics Socio-Economic Classification of Highest Income Householder | Percentage with Acess | Sample Size |
| Higher managerial and professional occupations | 81 | 1,005 |
| Lower managerial and professional occupations | 70 | 2,858 |
| Intermediate occupations | 56 | 791 |
| Small employers and sole traders | 57 | 723 |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 48 | 1,250 |
| Semi-routine occupations | 36 | 1,107 |
| Routine occupations | 34 | 1,199 |
