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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S3W-26616

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 21 August 2009
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how many civil service jobs have been relocated from Edinburgh to each local authority area in each year since 1999.

The Scottish Government relocation and asset management policy is aimed at ensuring the best use of the existing government estate, providing the best value for money for the Scottish Government as a whole, and maintaining or improving operational effectiveness. This approach means that relocation is an option that will be pursued following a rigorous and transparent process that shows there are efficiencies for Scotland and that the move provides best possible value for money. Opportunities for relocation continue to be assessed.

Details of the decisions on relocation can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/committees/finance/papers-06/fip06-32.pdf.

Question reference: S3W-27321

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which primary schools in Stirling have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27315

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how many primary schools have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in each of the last five years, broken down by local authority.

Question reference: S3W-27320

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which secondary schools in Angus have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27319

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which primary schools in Angus have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27322

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which secondary schools in Stirling have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27318

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which secondary schools in Perth and Kinross have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27317

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive which primary schools in Perth and Kinross have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in the most recent year for which information is available.

Question reference: S3W-27316

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Keith Brown on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive how many secondary schools have had occupancy rates of 101% or more in each of the last five years, broken down by local authority.

Question reference: S3W-27562

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 21 September 2009
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 29 September 2009

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with VisitScotland, EventScotland and other tourism agencies regarding capitalising on the Ryder Cup coming to Gleneagles in 2014.

The Ryder Cup 2014 will deliver significant economic impact to Scotland''s economy and project the country, its golfing credentials and heritage around the world through extensive international press and broadcast coverage.

All partners involved in the delivery of the Ryder Cup are working to ensure these benefits are maximised and the Scottish Government is represented on a Ryder Cup Steering Group, along with EventScotland, VisitScotland, SportScotland, Scottish Development International, Scottish Enterprise, Perth and Kinross Council and the Gleneagles Hotel.

As part of the build up to the Ryder Cup in 2014, EventScotland has committed to developing a range of golf events hosted annually in Scotland. These include the Senior Open Championships, the Scottish Challenge, which is beneficial to Scotland''s future golf stars, and the Ladies Scottish Open which demonstrates a commitment to women''s golf in Scotland. This support package has been in place since 2003 and will continue to 2018 and beyond to ensure Scotland retains a portfolio of quality, sustainable golf events beyond the completion of the Ryder Cup in 2014.