- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what total expenditure on energy efficiency measures was reported by each local authority under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 for the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
The Executive did not record information separately for each local authority on expenditure and improvements under the Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) in the period April 1997 to March 1999. Information on local authorities as a whole for the period concerned is set out in the Executive's first HECA progress report to Parliament, published in May 2001 (Bib. no. 13715).
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of the total housing stock in each local authority area benefited from energy efficiency measures reported under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 in the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what average reduction in demand for energy per assisted dwelling was achieved as a result of measures reported under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 in each local authority area in the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what average expenditure on energy efficiency measures per assisted dwelling was reported by each local authority under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 for the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage improvement in energy efficiency was reported by each local authority under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 for the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what reduction in demand for energy was achieved as a result of measures reported under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 in each local authority area in the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what average saving on fuel bills per assisted dwelling was achieved as a result of energy efficiency measures reported under the Home Energy Efficiency Act 1995 in each local authority area in the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 17 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jackie Baillie on 14 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what average level of energy efficiency improvement per assisted dwelling was reported by each local authority under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 for the period April 1997 to March 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-17595.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 July 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Malcolm Chisholm on 10 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is currently taking to implement the Scottish Needs Assessment Programme report on multiple sclerosis, published in October 2000.
Answer
The Executive believes that the implementation of the SNAP report on multiple sclerosis (MS) deserves to be given priority by the NHS in Scotland. While implementation is in the first place a matter for health boards and NHS Trusts, the Health Department has sought information from NHSScotland about various aspects of treatment and care for MS sufferers, and will be extending the coverage of this information soon. The department will go on to discuss the performance of the NHS in relation to the treatment and care of MS sufferers with the boards themselves, involving the MS Society Scotland where appropriate.In addition, the SNAP recommendations on collaboration among clinicians in treating MS and on the need for better communications with MS sufferers are being addressed as part of wider initiatives including the introduction of Managed Clinical Networks, and the investment of £14 million over the next three years to improve the capacity of the NHS to communicate with, listen to and work in partnership with individuals and support groups. The issue of the prescription of beta interferon was already under review by the Health Technology Board for Scotland.In wider terms we are pursuing our commitment in Our National Health: A plan for action, a plan for change to work with the NHS in Scotland, patients and patient support groups to help improve services for people with chronic enduring conditions like MS. The Chief Medical Officer has been asked to consider how best the voluntary bodies can be involved in this process and the MS Society has been invited to submit their ideas on this process.The Scottish Executive funds SNAP. In due course a follow-up audit will be carried out to check progress against the recommendations.
- Asked by: Robert Brown, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 August 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Wendy Alexander on 6 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to address any skills shortages in the building industry in the light of current requirements and any increased demand which may result from housing stock transfer.
Answer
In January 2001 the Scottish Executive commissioned research designed to help maximise employment opportunities from housing stock transfer. The research will establish where construction skills gaps exist and what might be done to address them. A report is expected in September 2001 after which the Executive will consider the findings. The Executive maintains dialogue with the construction industry on skills and other issues through regular meetings with the Scottish Construction Industry Group. The group will be consulted on the research findings and appropriate action in due course.
