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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: S5W-22602

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how many cases of Candida auris there have been in each year since it was discovered in 2009.

Question reference: S5W-22431

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 01 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how many failed discharges there have been from each hospital in each quarter of the last five financial years.

Question reference: S5W-22589

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will set up the (a) maternity and (b) single neonatal managed clinical network that was recommended in the Best Start plan, and who the members of this will be.

Ministers approved the establishment of the single Scottish Neonatal network managed by NHS National Services Scotland in October 2018 and the network will be operational from 29 April. The process to establish the single Scottish maternity network is currently underway and we expect this to be launched in late 2019 - early 2020. The networks will be led by steering groups representing a range of relevant professional and other stakeholders.

Question reference: S5W-22588

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how much will be required after 2021 to support the implementation of the new models of maternity and neonatal care outlined in the Best Start plan.

Question reference: S5W-22590

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what additional training requirements there will be for the midwifery staff who will implement the new models of maternity and neonatal care outlined in the Best Start plan.

As part of the programme of implementation for The Best Start, the Scottish Government has established a Workforce and Education Group to consider a suite of recommendations relating to the training requirements to support the new models of care recommended in the Best Start. The work of the group has focused mainly on working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and our Early Adopter Boards to understand the training required to introduce the new continuity of carer model of care. NES has designed a training package to support this and is rolling this out across Scotland, with many courses already available and others coming on stream through the first half of 2019.

Question reference: S5W-22586

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 08 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government how much it has committed to the implementation of the new models of maternity and neonatal care that were outlined in the Best Start plan.

Question reference: S5W-22413

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 28 March 2019
Current Status: Answered by Kezia Dugdale on 24 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether the processed meats used by its catering services is nitrite-free and, if not, whether it will consider introducing such a policy.

Catering services within the Scottish Parliament do use processed meats that include nitrites. Nitrites are additives used to protect the meats from harmful bacteria as well as improve the appearance and taste of the meat. Strict legislation ensures nitrite additives are kept at their lowest possible level to carry out their function. We regularly review our food policy and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety. While we offer a small amount of processed meats, around 1.2% of all perishable foods, we recommend that all our customers enjoy a balanced and healthy diet, that is limited in processed meats.

Question reference: S5W-22522

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 23 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government which schools in each local authority area have offered students an opportunity to carry out a foundation apprenticeship in civil engineering in each of the last three years, and what the take-up rate was in each school.

Question reference: S5W-22471

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 23 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce placental growth factor (PLGF) testing for pre-eclampsia.

Question reference: S5W-22425

Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 29 March 2019
Current Status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 23 April 2019

To ask the Scottish Government what guidance and stipulations it gives to integration authorities with regard to the levels of funding that must be given to alcohol and drug partnerships.

NHS Boards receive a baseline budget from the Scottish Government to provide health services for their local population, and for those functions delegated to their Integration Authority there is agreement on the amount for onward allocation. This includes funding to support alcohol and drug addiction services. The Scottish Government corresponds regularly with Health Boards and Integration Authorities to monitor and review performance with reference to agreed resource budget allocations and the implementation of Local Delivery Plans.

This includes an allocation letter that is sent each year to delivery partners - NHS Boards, Chief Executives and Director of Finance and Integration Authority Chief Officers that sets out the Ministerial Priorities which Health Boards are expected to address within this funding envelope.

We continue to prioritise an outcomes focused approach. This is enabling local statutory partners including Integration Authorities, Health Boards and Councils to work together to make best use of their total resources and ensure people have access to the right care at the right time in the right place.