- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 29 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to prevent the closure of Ayr Ice Rink.
Answer
Local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental health of the nation. We recognise the importance of facilities, such as Ayr Ice Rink for the overall wellbeing of those who use them regularly.
In recognising the important role that ice rinks play in many communities the Scottish Government supported thirteen privately operated ice rinks with over two million pounds (£2m) during the pandemic, through our Covid sport fund. Ayr Ice Rink received £181,000 through this fund.
sportscotland, our national agency for sport, will be meeting with representatives of Ayr Ice Rink to understand the current situation at the local level. It is vital that partners at a local level work together to explore all avenues and approaches to support local sport and leisure facilities.
We will continue to keep a dialogue with sportscotland and the sector on these issues, and consider how we can further support the sector.
- Asked by: Paul Sweeney, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 07 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider how data collated and held by NHS boards on mental health conditions can be improved and held consistently across all boards, in order to improve understanding of the prevalence of specific conditions.
Answer
The Scottish Government is currently working closely with Public Health Scotland (PHS) to improve the data landscape across the NHS Health Boards in Scotland. Comprehensive data is vital to enable Boards to plan services and create appropriate care pathways. Many individuals accessing services do not initially have a diagnosis, but instead have general presentations.
In April 2019, to better understand the prevalence of specific conditions, referral outcomes, and patient demographics, the Scottish Government commissioned national patient-level data for people seeking and receiving treatment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Psychological Therapies (PT) services. This is known as the CAMHS and PT National Dataset (CAPTND). IT systems in some Boards will require significant overhaul to enable the recording and extraction of the full dataset. Directors of eHealth are liaising with system suppliers and embedded PHS analysts to prioritise this work as part of the £0.5m digital infrastructure, applications and data package announced in September 2021.
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 03 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what meetings it has had with V&A Dundee since May 2021, and what the agreed outcomes were of any such meetings.
Answer
There have been four official meetings with Ministers since May 2021.
On 6 August 2021 Jenny Gilruth had an introductory visit to V&A Dundee following her appointment as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development.
On 28 January 2022 Angus Robertson visited V&A Dundee in his role as Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.
On 23 November 2022 Neil Gray visited V&A Dundee in his role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development and Minister with special responsibility for refugees from Ukraine.
On 31 March 2023 the Deputy First Minister Shona Robison attended the launch of the Tartan exhibition.
As core funded organisation, officials meet regularly with V&A Dundee as part of normal grant management processes.
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on whether it is meeting the vision and priorities in its Policy Statement for the Creative Industries.
Answer
The 2021-2022 Programme for Government includes a commitment to revise the Creative Industries Policy Statement to articulate the priorities for the future development of the creative industries, in light of the impacts of EU Exit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are currently in the initial stages of scoping this commitment and we expect to be able to share more information on this work in the coming months.
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to teachers undertaking (a) Into Headship, (b) Excellence in Headship and (c) master's-level qualifications in each of the last three years, broken down by local authority area.
Answer
a) Into Headship
The Scottish Government provided grant funding to Higher Education Institutions to deliver the Into Headship programme, as set out in the following table. This funding was not allocated to local authorities, therefore we do not hold a breakdown by local authority.
| | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | Total |
University of Aberdeen | £79,716 | £98,112 | £107,310 | £285,138 |
University of Dundee | £58,254 | £45,990 | £36,792 | £141,036 |
University of Edinburgh | £110,376 | £162,498 | £101,178 | £374,052 |
University of Glasgow | £113,442 | £82,782 | £67,452 | £263,676 |
University of Highlands & Islands | £76,650 | £180,894 | £95,046 | £352,590 |
University of Stirling | £177,828 | £165,564 | £134,904 | £478,296 |
University of Strathclyde | £144,102 | £104,244 | £135,926 | £384,272 |
Total | £760,368 | £840,084 | £678,608 | £2,279,060 |
b) Excellence in Headship
The Scottish Government provided funding to Education Scotland to deliver the Excellence in Headship programme, as set out in the table below. This funding was not allocated to local authorities, therefore we do not hold a breakdown by local authority.
| | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
Scottish Government Funding to Education Scotland | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
1. Masters-Level Learning for Teachers
The Scottish Government provided grant funding to the recipients set out in the table below to enable the delivery of Masters-level learning for teachers. This funding was allocated to these recipients on behalf of Teacher Education Partnerships, except for City & Guilds and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. We do not hold a breakdown by local authority.
Grant Recipient | Universities in Teacher Education Partnership | Local Authorities in Teacher Education Partnership | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | Total |
University of Aberdeen | University of Aberdeen | Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Highland, Moray and Shetland | £71,400 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £248,400 |
City & Guilds | NA | NA | £45,750 | £45,000 | £26,000 | £116,750 |
Dumfries and Galloway Council | University of Glasgow, University of Stirling | Dumfries and Galloway | £15,900 | £6,964 | £5,547 | £28,411 |
University of Dundee | University of Dundee | Angus, Dundee, Fife, Perth & Kinross | £81,900 | £81,720 | £81,000 | £244,620 |
University of Edinburgh | University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh City, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Fife | £132,200 | £132,400 | £132,100 | £396,700 |
University of Strathclyde | University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow | East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire | £217,100 | £218,700 | £218,700 | £654,500 |
University of Highlands & Islands | University of Highlands & Islands | Argyll & Bute, Shetland, Orkney, Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray | £53,900 | £53,100 | £54,000 | £161,000 |
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | NA | NA | £18,300 | £18,300 | £18,300 | £54,900 |
University of Stirling | University of Stirling | West Lothian, Falkirk, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Perth & Kinross | £55,000 | £55,600 | £55,080 | £165,680 |
University of West of Scotland | University of West of Scotland | East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, North Ayrshire | £40,320 | £40,600 | £41,000 | £121,920 |
Total | | | £731,770 | £740,884 | £720,227 | £2,192,881 |
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the specific reasons for the reported delay in the allocation of funding for community groups and local authorities to build and provide Changing Places toilets.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to investing in Changing Places Toilets during this parliamentary term, in order to increase the number of these facilities across the country and to support mobile Changing Places Toilets to allow people easier access to events and outdoor venues.
I refer you to written submission PE2027/A I provided in response to a petition published on 18 May 2023.
https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe2027-launch-the-changing-places-toilet-fund.
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of poverty rates in Aberdeen.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19512 on 17 July 2023. 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: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-19718 by Christina McKelvie on 7 July 2023, whether the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has held any discussions with Historic Environment Scotland regarding any permanent closures of sites that it manages, and, if so, which sites were earmarked for closure.
Answer
There have been no such discussions held by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.
- Asked by: Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Christina McKelvie on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its paper, A Culture Strategy for Scotland, whether it will provide an update on whether it has established a partnership with (a) Creative Scotland and (b) Engage Scotland, to identify best practice and barriers, and develop new approaches to supporting schools, teachers and pupils to engage more confidently with contemporary visual arts and design, and, if so, whether it can provide details of this.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-19744 on 17 July 2023. 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: Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 04 July 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Elena Whitham on 17 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether the amended implementation timeline for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standard 7 has been developed in consultation with primary care staff to reflect progress across GP practices.
Answer
The timeline for MAT standard 7 ‘Primary Care’ has not been amended this year – it remains at full implementation to be completed by April 2025 as per the 2022 National Benchmarking report published by Public Health Scotland.
The MAT Implementation Support Team (MIST team) within Public Health Scotland provide support to local areas to engage with their primary care providers and will continue to do so.
