- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 16 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will initiate research to investigate the link between deprivation, including social trends, and fire, as recommended in the report, Scotland Together: A study examining fire deaths and injuries in Scotland.
Answer
Substantial evidence already exists of the links between a range of socio-economic factors and dwelling fires. The Scotland Together report highlights that those agencies already tackling such factors should consider how fire prevention can become an integral part of their wider planning and individual case management.
At ministerial level, the Scottish Government is also committed to establishing the mechanisms required to facilitate effective cross-agency working.
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- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 16 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are plans to develop common data-sharing protocols to facilitate information sharing among all agencies involved in community safety, as recommended in the report, Scotland Together: A study examining fire deaths and injuries in Scotland.
Answer
We support the principle of professionals from all disciplines, including fire, legally sharing relevant information which contributes to the safety of our communities. We would encourage local government to work towards an appropriate data-sharing solution that meets their needs.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 16 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive where the established Scottish Enterprise regional advisory boards are located.
Answer
The location and other matters related to the administration of Scottish Enterprise''s (SE''s) regional advisory boards are an operational matter for that body. I have, therefore, written to SE''s Chief Executive, Lena Wilson, asking her to respond to you directly on this question.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Jim Mather on 16 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what the membership is of the established Scottish Enterprise regional advisory boards.
Answer
The membership of Scottish Enterprise''s (SE''s) regional advisory boards is an operational matter for that body. I have, therefore, written to SE''s Chief Executive, Lena Wilson, asking her to respond to you directly on this issue.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 13 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive how much it is contributing to the £19 million two-year North Lanarkshire’s Working funding package.
Answer
The Scottish Government are contributing £6,147,695 towards North Lanarkshire''s Working two-year funding package. This contribution is being provided through the Fairer Scotland Funding (FSF).
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 13 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive which of the North Lanarkshire’s Working partners are making a financial contribution to the initiative and how much each is contributing.
Answer
A financial contribution towards North Lanarkshire''s Working funding package has been provided by the following partners:
North Lanarkshire''s Working - CPP
| Funders | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total |
| Fairer Scotland Funding | 3,073,848 | 3,073,847 | 6,147,695 |
| North Lanarkshire Council - Regeneration Services | 108,964 | 108,964 | 217,928 |
| North Lanarkshire Council - Learning and Leisure | 1,342,403 | 1,342,403 | 2,684,805 |
| North Lanarkshire Council - Capital and Leverage Fund | 438,281 | 438,281 | 876,562 |
| North Lanarkshire Colleges | 440,979 | 440,979 | 881,958 |
| Clyde Valley Housing Association | 500,000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| North Lanarkshire Volunteer Centre | 125,095 | 125,095 | 250,189 |
| Lanarkshire Health Board | 25,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| European Social Fund | 2,147,798 | 2,147,798 | 4,295,595 |
| European Regional Development Fund | 1,315,502 | 1,315,502 | 2,631,003 |
| | 9,517,868 | 9,517,867 | 19,035,735 |
| Partner Match for Colleges | Two Years Match |
| Coatbridge College | 63,517 |
| Cumbernauld College | 200,958 |
| Motherwell College | 9,921 |
| | 274,396 |
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 October 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 3 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether extra funding will be allocated to the well men initiative, in light of evidence that a significant number of men continue to show reluctance to seek medical attention.
Answer
The Well Men Services initiative ran from 2004-06 when the policy was superseded by the more targeted Keep Well Anticipatory Care Programme. £33 million is available to Keep Well over a three year period (2008-11) and a proportion of this budget encourages men to use the health care services available to them.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 October 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 3 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to encourage men to seek medical attention when necessary, in light of the relevant article in Scotland on Sunday on 4 October 2009.
Answer
The Well Men Services initiative ran from 2004-06, when the policy was superseded by the more targeted Keep Well Anticipatory Care Programme.
The Scottish Government is now providing a range of health and supporting services which are particularly sensitive to men''s health needs. Keep Well is targeted at 45 to 64-year-olds (both men and women) in the 15% most deprived communities in Scotland. The programme aims to engage individuals who do not take full advantage of the health care services available to them. Patients who attend a Keep Well health check are assessed for their risk of current and future ill health. Those found to be at risk are referred to supporting services including weight management, smoking cessation and brief alcohol interventions or prescribed medication.
Other funded services sensitive to men''s health needs include NHS24, Breathing Space and Men''s Health Forum Scotland.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 October 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 3 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the well men initiative is subject to continuous evaluation and, if so, where such evaluation is available.
Answer
The Well Men Services initiative ran from 2004-06 and the policy was superseded by the more targeted Keep Well Anticipatory Care Programme. A link to the
Well Men Health Service Pilots Evaluation is attached here
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/01091641/0.
- Asked by: John Wilson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 08 October 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 3 November 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether and, if so, how well the well men initiative is operating in the NHS Lanarkshire area.
Answer
Well men initiatives previously funded by the Scottish Executive are no longer operating in the NHS Lanarkshire area. However, Keep Well and other funded services sensitive to men''s health needs are available to people in the area. Seven thousand, six hundred and eighty three Keep Well health checks on men have been carried out since October 2006 in the NHS Lanarkshire area.
