- Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Seabird Conservation Strategy will be finalised, in light of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) reportedly impacting globally-significant populations of seabirds, such as the northern gannet colony on the Bass Rock.
Answer
The developing Scottish Seabird Conservation Strategy will play an important role in identifying effective actions to help optimise the conservation prospects of seabirds in Scotland from existing and emerging threats, including disease threats, such as avian influenza. We aim to consult on the strategy in 2022, and to implement in 2023.
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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Current Status:
Initiated by the Scottish Government.
Answered by Neil Gray on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series to inform the debate on Scotland’s future.
Answer
I am pleased to advise Parliament that the Scottish Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to give people the information they need to make an informed choice about their future, and is today publishing Renewing Democracy through Independence .
As our second scene-setting paper for the Building a New Scotland prospectus series, the paper sets out the evidence in support of the democratic case for independence. Renewing Democracy through Independence sets out the Scottish Government’s view that the people of Scotland have the right to choose their own future, and the opportunities for democratic government offered by Scotland becoming an independent country.
Building a New Scotland: Renewing Democracy through Independence is available to view on the Scottish Government website from today:
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-01697 by Shona Robison on 16 August 2021, whether it will provide an update on how many property factors have been de-registered in each year since 2011, broken down by whether the factor was de-registered due to (a) no longer being considered to be a fit and proper person to be registered as a property factor, (b) having failed to comply with the obligation to include its registration number in correspondence sent to homeowners and (c) having failed to demonstrate compliance with (i) the property factor Code of Conduct and (ii) any property factor enforcement order made against the property factor by the First-tier Tribunal.
Answer
The updated information requested is contained in the following table:
Year (See Note 1) | Number removed from the register of property factors (See Note 2) | Removed under S4(7) as registration expired after 3 year period without an application for renewal | Removed under 8(1) (not fit and proper - failed to comply with the Code and / or a property factor enforcement order(s) (See Note 3) | Removed under 8(1) (dissolved / no longer a legal entity) |
2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
2016 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 0 |
2017 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
2019 | 44 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
2020 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
2022 (to 30/06/22) | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Note 1:
The register of property factors opened in October 2012 so no data is available for 2011.
Note 2:
The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011, allows that a property factor can be removed from the register for the following reasons:
- under section 4(7) (a) - where registrations are removed as no further application is received before expiry of the previous registration.
- under section 8(1) for no longer being a fit and proper person or failing to demonstrate compliance with:
o the property factor code of conduct, or
o any property factor enforcement order.
- under section 8(1) for no longer being a fit and proper person as they are no longer a legal entity (technical removal).
No Property Factor has been removed for failing to comply with their obligations around use of their property factor registered number.
Note 3:
Any non-voluntary removal of registration would be expected to be on the basis of a range of issues and not related to a single issue such as not complying with the requirements around the use of a property factor registered number.
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 July 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-01695 by Shona Robison on 16 August 2021, whether it will provide an update on how many property factors have been registered, as required by the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011, in each year since 2011, broken down by (a) those remaining on the register, (b) those who have been newly admitted to the register, and (c) those who have been removed from the register.
Answer
The updated information requested is contained in the following table:
Year (See Note 1) | Number registered | Number remaining on register | Number newly admitted to register | Number removed from register (see Note 2) |
2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2012 | 242 | N/A | 242 | 0 |
2013 | 326 | 242 | 84 | 0 |
2014 | 365 | 326 | 39 | 0 |
2015 | 381 | 365 | 36 | 20 |
2016 | 384 | 381 | 41 | 38 |
2017 | 403 | 384 | 38 | 19 |
2018 | 404 | 403 | 25 | 24 |
2019 | 387 | 404 | 27 | 44 |
2020 | 393 | 387 | 22 | 16 |
2021 | 395 | 393 | 24 | 22 |
2022 (to 30/06/22) | 374 | 395 | 6 | 27 |
Note 1:
The register of property factors opened in October 2012 so no registration data is available for 2011.
Note 2:
The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011, allows that a property factor can be removed from the register for the following reasons:
- under section 4(7) (a) - where registrations are removed as no further application is received before expiry of the previous registration.
- under section 8(1) - for no longer being a fit and proper person or failing to demonstrate compliance with:
o the property factor code of conduct, or
o any property factor enforcement order.
- under section 8(1) - for no longer being a fit and proper person as they are no longer a legal entity (technical removal).
Property Factors are required to apply for renewal of their registration every 3 years and a register entry must be removed if the factor does not submit an application to renew.
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Monday, 04 July 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the development of a new national strategy for palliative and end of life care, including the expected timeframe for the publication of the strategy.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to developing a new Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy that takes a whole system, public health approach to achieve the very highest standards of care right up to the end of life, and ensure that everyone who needs it can access seamless, timely and high quality palliative care. We are currently taking stock of the leadership, resources and partnerships we need to deliver this.
We will continue to plan a series of engagement events with partners across the sector to think strategically about improvements and priorities across the wide range of services and support. This will contribute to a holistic, integrated and multi-disciplinary approach which will ensure access to palliative and end of life care wherever and whenever it is needed, and which has the person and their families and carers at the centre. Development of the strategy is likely to continue into 2023 to enable meaningful engagement and ensure alignment with the development of the National Care Service.
- Asked by: Emma Roddick, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of patients at abortion clinics in the Central Belt being harassed at these premises, whether it is monitoring activity at hospitals and clinics across the country, and whether instances of intimidation have occurred elsewhere in Scotland.
Answer
As agreed by the Ministerial-led working group on Safe Access Zones, independent research has been commissioned by the Scottish Government; part of this research will involve more formal monitoring of the prevalence, nature and impact of any vigils or protests with NHS Boards.
The Scottish Government also continues to discuss with NHS Board staff whether they have experienced issues or concerns relating to protests of vigils outside abortion clinics. We will continue to work with key stakeholders to ensure that evidence is gathered .
The Scottish Government is aware that recent vigils or protests have been held at the following locations in Glasgow: the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Sandyford clinic and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Vigils or protests have also been held earlier this year outside the Chalmers clinic in Edinburgh and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. While there has been activity at other locations in the past, the Scottish Government is not aware of activity at any other locations having taken place during the past year.
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 28 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Kate Forbes on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported calls from COSLA, whether it will make additional funding available for local authorities to match the 5% pay offer that has reportedly been made to some other public sector workers.
Answer
The Scottish Government greatly values the hard work and dedication of the local government workforce. We also recognise the challenges across the public sector, including local government, in ensuring that pay increases are affordable to employers but are fair to employees against the backdrop of the cost of living crisis.
Local government pay negotiations are entirely the responsibility of local authorities and COSLA. However, both the Scottish Government and COSLA are working to jointly explore all of the options available to find solutions.
- Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 14 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out its timetable for enshrining the human right to food in Scots Law.
Answer
The Scottish Government has committed to the introduction of a Human Rights Bill within this Parliamentary session (2021-26) and we will consult on proposals this year.
The Human Rights Bill will incorporate the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which includes a right to adequate food as an essential part of the overall right to an adequate standard of living, into Scots law, as far as possible within devolved competence.
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 July 2022
Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Current Status:
Answered by Shona Robison on 13 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many and (b) what total value of (i) open market and (ii) new supply shared equity property purchases it has supported in each (A) local authority and (B) year since 2016.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-09064 on 21 June 2022 which includes a link to the Affordable Housing Supply Housing Programme annual out-turn reports.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 30 June 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 13 July 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether (a) clinical psychologists and (b) social workers are included as a core component of specialist multidisciplinary teams and required to be available at a patient's annual review in (i) paediatric and (ii) adult cystic fibrosis services.
Answer
I refer the member to questions S6W-08085 and S6W-08129 answered on 18 May 2022 and 3 May 2022, respectively. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers
