- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 August 2002
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Answered by Elish Angiolini on 10 September 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent representations have been received concerning the ratio of the number of cases of alleged rape and other forms of sexual abuse that are the subject of court proceedings to those that are discontinued or refused by procurators fiscal.
Answer
The Lord Advocate has very recently received one representation in relation to such ratios in Grampian and will reply shortly. A number of representations on this general subject were made during the passage of the Sexual Offences (Procedures and Evidence) Scotland Act 2002 and it was raised in some of the responses to the Vital Voices consultation.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 June 2002
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Answered by Allan Wilson on 25 June 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions have been held with Her Majesty's Government, representatives of fishermen's organisations and other interested parties concerning the adoption of net-based devices aimed at reducing the inadvertent killing of dolphins during commercial fishing activities.
Answer
The UK Small Cetacean Bycatch Response Strategy Working Group was set up last July to estimate levels of bycatch and identify practical, cost-effective ways of reducing them. The Scottish Executive, other government departments, conservation agencies and the Association of Sea Fisheries Committees are all represented. A range of mitigation measures aimed at reducing the levels of dolphin and porpoise bycatch is under consideration. The group plans to produce a UK Bycatch Response Strategy later this year. It is also reviewing a number of gear mitigation measures which, if successful, will be considered in the context of reform of the Common Fisheries Policy and, in consultation with stakeholders, for subsequent introduction in the fisheries concerned.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the Northern Ireland Executive concerning sectarianism in the workplace and in the education system.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24704.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to introduce a funded programme to support anti-sectarian activities in local communities based upon social justice and equality strategies.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24704.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being or will be taken to diminish sectarianism in all its forms and to promote Scotland as a nation free from bigotry.
Answer
Scottish ministers are opposed to sectarianism in all its forms, in education and in the workplace. I and my colleagues meet Northern Ireland ministers but have not at present any plans to implement specific anti-sectarian programmes based on their experience. We are, however, working with a cross-party group to consider the need for new legislation to increase protection from attacks motivated by religious hatred. It is important that any proposals for change in this area are practical and effective. The group intends to produce a report in the summer.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Northern Ireland Executive concerning the lessons to be learned from their experience of tackling sectarianism, bigotry and prejudice.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24704.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the level and impact of sectarianism in society and what specific plans it has to tackle this.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24704.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2002
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Answered by Richard Simpson on 17 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what recent discussions it has had with the Northern Ireland Executive concerning the implementation of programmes to eradicate sectarianism in local communities within the context of the promotion of social justice.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24704.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 19 April 2002
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Answered by Iain Gray on 14 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive how many people completing modern apprenticeships in the last two years have obtained national qualifications.
Answer
All of the 8,245 modern apprenticeships who completed training in the last two years obtained a Scottish Vocational Qualification at level 3 or above.
- Asked by: Trish Godman, MSP for West Renfrewshire, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 19 April 2002
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Answered by Iain Gray on 14 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessments are made of those companies and organisations which provide modern apprenticeship schemes for young men and women and how often such assessments take place.
Answer
The enterprise network use the Scottish Quality Management System (SQMS) to assess training providers involved in modern apprenticeships. The SQMS ensures that training programmes and providers meet and maintain minimum quality criteria. Training providers are appraised under the SQMS at least once a year and the enterprise network monitor activity throughout the year.
