- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Frank McAveety on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will introduce a compulsory registration scheme for accommodation providers.
Answer
Work is under way to look at the issue of an industry-led national tourism registration scheme, but it will be some time before we are ready to assess whether such a scheme should be compulsory.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what train operating companies have indicated an interest in running the passenger rail franchise.
Answer
A pre-qualification exercise has identified a shortlist of four companies (Arriva Trains Ltd, First Group plc, National Express Group plc and Serco Rail/Netherlands Railways) which will be invited to bid for the next Scottish passenger rail franchise.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Frank McAveety on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will introduce a compulsory quality assurance scheme for accommodation providers.
Answer
Work is under way to look at the issue of an industry-led national tourism registration scheme to guarantee quality service and facilities, but it will be some time before we are ready to assess whether such a scheme should be compulsory.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will conduct a safety audit of the A90 junction at Muchalls with a view to providing safer road access for residents wishing to travel north.
Answer
Each year the Scottish Executive analyses accidents across the trunk road network in order to identify and bring forward an annual programme of targeted road safety improvements. The two junctions in question will be subject to that analysis and further investigations if appropriate.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what actions it will take following the recent deaths on the A90 in south Aberdeenshire.
Answer
Each year the Scottish Executive analyses accidents across the trunk road network in order to identify and bring forward an annual programme of targeted road safety improvements. In addition, it receives reports on every fatal accident that occurs on the network. In the case of the recent fatal accidents on the A90 in South Aberdeenshire, it has not been possible to identify any common factors or any circumstances that could be attributed to the road layout.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will give details of any meetings it has held with Aberdeenshire Council with regard to the reopening of Laurencekirk Station.
Answer
The Scottish Executive is in regular contact with Aberdeenshire Council on a number of rail issues in the north-east of Scotland, including the proposed reopening of Laurencekirk station.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will improve safety at the three A90 junctions at Laurencekirk.
Answer
A package of measures was recently implemented at the Marykirk section of the Laurencekirk/Marykirk junction. These improvements included the extension of a deceleration lane, anti-skid surfacing and enhancements of the signing and road markings. A CCTV camera is to be erected to observe traffic movements at both sections of the Laurencekirk/Marykirk junction. Road safety will continue to be monitored at these locations to identify whether any additional safety measures are required.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 19 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Frank McAveety on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to minimise any loss to national lottery grant awards in Scotland following the announcement that lottery funding will be used to support the Olympic bid in respect of London.
Answer
The UK Government has given its full backing to London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics. Scottish ministers generally welcome the bid, which, if successful, should have benefits for tourism and sport in Scotland. We will work with UK ministers to ensure that any potential loss of lottery revenue to Scotland is minimised.We understand that funding will be raised in the first instance by a new Olympic lottery game to be introduced by Camelot. The design of the game will seek to minimise its effect on the sales of other lottery products. Taken together with the new European Lottery game, internet games and daily draws, the UK Government are hopeful of a boost to total lottery ticket sales.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 19 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Peter Peacock on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what guidelines it has published regarding the storage of pupil's medicines and first aid medicines in schools.
Answer
Guidance on the safe handling of medicines in schools is contained within chapter 7 of the guidance document
The Administration of Medicines in Schools, published by the Scottish Executive Education Department on 4 September 2001. The guidance emphasises that Primary Care Trusts' Chief Pharmacists can provide advice on the preparation of school policy on the safe handling, storage, dispensing and disposal of medicines in schools. The guidance document can be accessed at
www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/education/amis.pdf.
- Asked by: Mr David Davidson, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 19 May 2003
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Current Status:
Answered by Peter Peacock on 2 June 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to educate teachers on, and support them in, managing the use of medicines by pupils during school hours and during supervised extra-curricular activities.
Answer
The Scottish Executive Education Department published best practice guidance on
The Administration of Medicines in Schools on 4 September 2001. Statutory responsibility for the administration of medicines in schools lies with NHS boards. The guidance emphasises that NHS boards/trusts, voluntary organisations or other health professionals should provide basic awareness training for all education staff on the most common medical conditions affecting school-age children, and specific training for those volunteering to administer regular or emergency medication. It also stipulates that school staff should never administer medication without appropriate training from health professionals. The guidance document can be accessed at:
www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/education/amis.pdf.
