- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-30102 by Cathy Jamieson on 15 October 2002, when it will make its announcement on the "Safer Scotland" police campaign on high visibility policing, covering youth disorder, to increase visibility and provide community re-assurance, as referred to in point four of the 10-point action plan set out in Scotland's Action Programme to Reduce Youth Crime 2002.
Answer
The Safer Scotland Police campaign was launched by the Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland) on 21 October. Details of the announcement can be found at:
www.tayside.police.uk.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29771 by Mr Jim Wallace on 15 October 2002, why the cost of education at HM Prison Barlinnie fell between 2000-01 and 2001-02.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:Though the number of hours of education delivered to prisoners in Barlinnie increased by 5% between 2000-01 and 2001-02, in the first year the price was more expensive than in the second year so the cost was lower in year 2. Further, in the second year the contractor provided additional outputs under the New Deal project.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-30102 by Cathy Jamieson on 15 October 2002, when it will publish its scoping paper on a national application of a system of cautions/warnings and a detailed exploration of restorative cautions approach, perhaps through piloting, as referred to in point six of the 10-point action plan set out in Scotland's Action Programme to Reduce Youth Crime 2002.
Answer
The scoping paper is being prepared in consultation with a number of agencies involved in developing this initiative. This will form initial input to a working group which will develop national guidance for the proposed system of cautions/warnings. This guidance will be published in due course.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-30105 by Cathy Jamieson on 15 October 2002, why the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) liaison officer member of the Youth Justice Steering Group is still to be confirmed.
Answer
In my response to question S1W-30105, it was erroneously stated that COPFS was to be confirmed. COPFS has been represented at the Youth Justice Steering Group since its inception in January 2002. Kath Harper is the COPFS representative.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29771 by Mr Jim Wallace on 15 October 2002, why the cost of education at HM Prison Edinburgh rose by approximately 49% between 2000-01 and 2001-02.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:The number of prisoners in the prison increased during the period, so the volume of education required increased. Additionally, a new computer suite was opened; this increased the opportunities to engage reluctant learners.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29771 by Mr Jim Wallace on 15 October 2002, on what basis it made its assessment of best value of the new contractual arrangements for education in Scottish Prison Service prisons.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:The education contracts were competitively tendered in accordance with EU rules. Bids for reputable contractors were assessed for service and educational capability, and in terms of prices offered for delivery of the services.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Andy Kerr on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29432 by Mr Andy Kerr on 30 September 2002, what precisely is meant by "broadly equivalent costs".
Answer
As I previously stated in the answer to question S1W-29432, it is not possible to provide specific examples as contract monitoring costs are not separately identified in conventional contracts.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 18 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-30102 by Cathy Jamieson on 15 October 2002, when it will conclude consideration of the proposals for the redevelopment of the secure accommodation estate, as referred to in point seven of the 10-point action plan set out in Scotland's Action Programme to Reduce Youth Crime 2002.
Answer
I expect to announce the next steps for the redevelopment of the secure estate shortly.
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Wallace on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-28802 by Mr Jim Wallace on 23 October 2002, what steps have been taken to date to rectify the disciplinary records of prisons placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) and whether any further steps will be taken to correct the records placed in SPICe
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:A revised table has now been placed in the Parliament's Reference Centre (Bib. number 25063).
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 17 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Colin Boyd on 12 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive how many reports of offences under sections 2 to 6, 21, 22 and 42 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 were marked no proceedings in respect of each category recognised by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in each of the last three years, broken down by sheriff court district.
Answer
The information requested is not readily available in the format required and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost. The information systems operated by the department were designed for case tracking rather than for the production of statistical information. Systems currently in development will, in due course, facilitate the provision of data on a wider basis than is presently possible.
