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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)
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Question reference: S6W-14393

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have had blood pressure of less than or equal to 130/80mmHg in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14375

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with diabetes have had screening for microalbuminuria in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14381

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have had access to insulin pump therapy in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14437

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any disproportionate financial impacts of the Deposit Return Scheme on poorer households.

A Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment (FSIA) looked at the additional initial outlay on ONS Household groups. This was both as a percentage of a grocery shop as well as a percentage of mean net income. The results can be found in the Annex A of the FSIA at:

https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/consultation-paper/2019/09/deposit-return-schemme-scotland-regulations-accompanying-statement-proposed-regulations/documents/fairer-scotland-impact-assessment/fairer-scotland-impact-assessment/govscot%3Adocument/fairer-scotland-impact-assessment.pdf

Question reference: S6W-14512

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that there continue to be similar avenues available for young and establishing musicians, in light of BBC Scotland’s reported announcement that it plans to end the shows, Classics Unwrapped, Jazz Nights and Pipeline.

The Scottish Government recognises and shares the music sector’s concern with the decision to reduce the breadth of cultural music programming on Radio Scotland. Certain musical forms, such as piping or jazz, are not traditionally thought of as mainstream musical offerings and it is essential that the BBC listens to the concerns of the music sector so that audiences are able to continue to enjoy pipe and jazz music on BBC Radio Scotland.

The Scottish Government maintains its strong commitment to young and establishing musicians, including through its long-standing investment of over £140m since 2007 in the Youth Music Initiative. This helps young people across Scotland to access music-making opportunities, and supports them to go on to careers in the music industry.

The Scottish Government will continue to press the BBC to deliver on its commitments to commission high-quality, distinctive Scottish output, including in relation to music.

Question reference: S6W-14452

Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to purchase any new pieces of artwork in 2023, and, if so, whether it can provide details of any such pieces.

Question reference: S6W-14394

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of people with type 1 diabetes have had an average blood glucose (sugar) level (HbA1c) greater than 75mmol/l and a systolic blood pressure over 130 mmHg, in each year since 2007.

Question reference: S6W-14416

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what training and education on diabetes is available to all healthcare professionals, and what percentage of healthcare professionals have received that training, broken down by body.

This information is not held centrally. However, the Scottish Diabetes Education Advisory Group (SDEAG) has been working with undergraduate medical education partners in order to ensure that appropriate education on diabetes is included in the curriculum. The Inpatient Sub-Group of the Scottish Diabetes Group has also been working to improve the ‘Think, Check, Act’ training module hosted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

The Type 2 Prevention Framework has also provided opportunities for several professional groups to participate in continued professional development, including training on trauma informed care and the psychological impact of overweight and obesity on diabetes management.

Question reference: S6W-14408

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to ensure structured patient education is available for all women (a) living with diabetes during and (b) planning a pregnancy.

As part of the Scottish Diabetes Group, we have a sub-group focusing on Education. This group is currently working towards a ‘Once for Scotland’ pathway for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes – both of which will have pregnancy specific content and support.

The Framework for the Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes indicates that for those diagnosed with gestational diabetes, structured education for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes should be offered post-partum and, where appropriate, referral to a weight management programme after pregnancy. Through investment, some NHS Boards have developed enhanced options for pregnant women for treatment of gestational diabetes in pregnancy. These involve education and clinical support provided by specialist midwives and dietitians.

Question reference: S6W-14410

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 9 February 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what it has done to improve the rates of pre-pregnancy counselling, particularly in women with type 2 diabetes, and what data it is using to measure whether those rates are improving.

Most women with pre-existing diabetes, be it Type 1 or Type 2, can anticipate a successful pregnancy and birth of their baby. However, having diabetes does require careful planning before conception and extra appointments throughout pregnancy due to higher risks involved for both mother and baby. Some NHS Boards already offer counselling within Combined Diabetic Antenatal Clinics (CDANC), and we have established networks for diabetes specialist teams and health psychologists to share good practice in this area.

Data to determine rates of improvement is held on SCI Diabetes. Discussions are ongoing to determine whether this should become part of future annual Diabetes Surveys.