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.
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To ask the Scottish Government when it was made aware of East Renfrewshire Council's decision on 24 June 2015 to disband its existing community councils and what its position is on whether the local authority has complied with the provisions in the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 regarding consulting with the public on whether to make such a decision.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ensure that NHS boards with a prison in their area include data on mental health provision in that prison in their annual report as responsibility for the physical and mental health of prisoners was transferred from the Scottish Prison Service to NHS boards by the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.
To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the mental health of prisoners, particularly those whose mental health conditions were a contributory factor in their offending.
To ask the Scottish Government how many deaths that would be considered reasonably preventable for the purposes of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 there have been in public healthcare organisations in Scotland in each of the last five years.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers it a priority that all public health and social care providers are compliant with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and, if so, how it ensures that compliance is maintained.
To ask the Scottish Government who is the legally required compliance officer to ensure that all public healthcare bodies act within the scope of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and what their (a) qualifications and (b) experience are.
To ask the Scottish Government when the business and regulatory impact assessment and regulations relating to the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Bill will be published.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to create an independent regulatory body to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for all public bodies.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported concerns raised by patients and staff regarding the recently-opened South Glasgow University Hospital.
To ask the Scottish Government how it works with voluntary sector organisations that support people living with neurological conditions.