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To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it has made on introducing a new minimum standard for MRSA screening. All NHS boards in Scotland have introduced targeted screening for MRSA since January 2010.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 February 2026
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have been required by the Scottish Government to carry out visits to monitor fish welfare at the time of slaughter since 1 February 2022 and investigate any reported incidence of unacceptable methods being used.APHA continues to inspect sites ensuring conformity with the guidance.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 February 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy’s visit to Berlin supports the Scottish Government’s objectives for expanding innovation opportunities in renewable energy.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 February 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions took place during the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy's recent visit to Berlin regarding Scotland’s grid and transmission infrastructure.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 September 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of reports that a GP is only visiting the Leadhills Surgery once monthly, and what its position is on whether such a GP schedule meets the policy aims regarding universal access to healthcare.
Short section modifying section 78 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, to required providers to comply with ‘visiting directions’, with some caveats connected with public health concerns.Four substantive sections added (78A, B, C and D):Identification of essential care supporter.Creating a ‘right’ to visits, strengthening the onus on the provider to facilitate visiting and contact, mitigating risks or eliminating them.A compulsory code of practice on the right to visits and recognition of the role of essential care supporters and non staff.