- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Margaret Curran on 7 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive how it is currently dealing with, and responding to, the views of Vineburgh residents as expressed at organised public meetings and in petitions.
Answer
The Scottish Executive has received written communications from two residents in Vineburgh to whom we have responded. We are aware that concern has been expressed by Vineburgh residents about North Ayrshire Council's proposals for the use of Better Neighbourhood Services funding in the Redburn area, although the council's Local Outcome Agreement includes a commitment to deliver improved services to residents in both Vineburgh and Redburn. The local authority is working closely with residents in both communities to resolve these difficulties.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Margaret Curran on 7 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the definition and boundaries of the Vineburgh area in North Ayrshire have been changed in recent years to include parts of other areas for the purpose of the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund.
Answer
The definition and boundaries of the Vineburgh area have not changed. However, in order to meet the criteria of the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund (BNSF) regarding the size of population to benefit from the BNSF, the area of Redburn was also included in North Ayrshire Council's Local Outcome Agreement.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Margaret Curran on 7 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund has the support and involvement of the residents of the Vineburgh community and how this support is monitored and measured.
Answer
We are aware that there have been difficulties between North Ayrshire Council and residents in Vineburgh about the use of Better Neighbourhood Service fund resources, which is intended to benefit residents in Redburn as well as Vineburgh. However, the council is working closely with residents in both communities to resolve these difficulties.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Mike Watson on 5 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will seek parliamentary time to debate the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Gaelic, as recommended in A Fresh Start for Gaelic.
Answer
I have no plans at present to seek parliamentary time to debate the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Gaelic.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 12 September 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Mike Watson on 4 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what bodies it funds in support of Gaelic arts.
Answer
The Executive provides funding for Proiseact nan Ealan (the Gaelic Arts Agency) and An Comunn Gaidhealach, which is responsible for the Royal National Mod. The Scottish Arts Council also provides funding support for the Gaelic arts.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 12 September 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Mike Watson on 4 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what bodies it funds in support of Gaelic education.
Answer
The Scottish Executive funds the following bodies in support of Gaelic education:Sabhal Mor Ostaig;Storlann;Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Araich (CNSA);Cli, andComunn na Gaidhlig.In addition 21 local authorities in Scotland receive support from the Specific Grant Scheme.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what data is available to indicate that the proposed e-tail venture at the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig would be a success.
Answer
This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what information is available on what (a) economic and (b) social impact the proposed e-tail venture at the former steel works site at Ravenscraig would have in and on the Clydesdale area.
Answer
This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans are in place to support the rural economy in the Clydesdale area in relation to competition from the proposed e-tail venture at the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig.
Answer
Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire is taking action in line with the direction and priorities set out in the Executive's
A Smart, Successful Scotland. This sets out the foundation for sustained improvement in economic performance in Scotland. It focuses on three key challenges for raising productivity:
- Growing businesses
- Global connections
- Learning and skills
Provision of information on programmes and projects is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
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Current Status:
Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any feasibility studies have been carried out regarding the e-tail venture in relation to the joint proposal by Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, William Bowden Developments Ltd and Corus to develop the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig.
Answer
This is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise.
