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Date answered:
6 August 2025
S6W-39458
We have allocated an additional £2.6 million to National Treatment Centre (NTC) Highland to deliver thousands of additional orthopaedic and ophthalmic operations every year, with approximately 61% of the additional funding intended to support ophthalmic procedures.This is part of our wider investment of £110 million to address long waits for planned care, which includes over £12 million funding for ophthalmology services.A number of Health Boards also have additional cataract slots at Golden Jubilee National Hospital. S6W...
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Date answered:
20 June 2025
S6W-38897
I also welcomed the recent trade deals with the European Union and the United States and called for better engagement with the UK Government to ensure that the deals take Scotland’s needs into account.During the summit, I held bilateral meetings with the Taoiseach, the Tnaiste, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Northern Ireland First Minister and deputy First Minister, the First Minister of Wales and the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man.The Communiqué that was issued by the British-Irish Council after the meeting can be found on its website at:www.britishirishcouncil.org/resources/43rd British-Irish Council SummitNewcastle, County Down, 13 June 2025CommuniquéThe British-Irish Council (BIC) held its 43rd Summit meeting today, Friday 13 June 2025, hosted by the Northern Ireland Executive in Newcastle, County Down.The Summit meeting had a thematic focus on The Role of AI in Reform and Transformation and was co-chaired by First Minister, Michelle O’Neill MLA and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA.The Role of AI in Reform and TransformationThe Council discussed the approaches of the British-Irish Council’s Member Administrations to harnessing AI technologies for public sector reform and transformation in the provision of public services across these islands.The Council discussed the potential benefits, and the associated challenges, of the more widespread and scaled-up use of AI technologies in public administration.Latest Political DevelopmentsCouncil members reflected on significant recent developments within their administrations and discussed a number of domestic and international topics of mutual interest.Next Summit MeetingThe Council noted that the next BIC Summit will be hosted by the Welsh Government in late 2025.BIC Secretariat13 June 2025Plenary ParticipantsGovernment of GuernseyDeputy Lyndon Trott OBEChief Minister Government of IrelandMichel Martin TDTaoiseachSimon Harris TDTnaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defence Isle of Man GovernmentHon Alfred Cannan MHKChief Minister Government of JerseyDeputy Lyndon FarnhamChief MinisterDeputy Ian GorstMinister for External Relations Northern Ireland ExecutiveMichelle O’Neill MLAFirst MinisterEmma Little-Pengelly MLADeputy First MinisterJohn O’Dowd MLAMinister of FinanceMike Nesbitt MLAMinister of HealthPaul Givan MLAMinister for EducationPam Cameron MLAJunior MinisterAisling Reilly MLAJunior Minister Scottish GovernmentRt Hon John Swinney MSPFirst Minister UK GovernmentRt Hon Pat McFadden MPChancellor of the Duchy of LancasterRt Hon Hilary Benn MPSecretary of State for Northern Ireland Welsh GovernmentEluned Morgan MSFirst Minister S6W...
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Date answered:
18 June 2025
S6W-38312
You can find a Final Progress Update report for the Fund summarising its impacts here: Promoting-Equality-and-Cohesion-Fund-Final-Report-Jan-Sep-2021-for-SG-publication.pdf S6W-38312
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Date answered:
5 June 2025
S6W-37857
More information on the Futureproofing Programme can be accessed here: Registration is changing - Scottish Social Services Council. S6W-37857
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Date answered:
6 May 2025
S6W-36941
Rural households face a particular set of challenges and we will continue to advocate for their interests through our engagement with the UK Government, Ofgem, and wider industry. S6W-36941
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Date answered:
29 April 2025
S6W-36311
Details of these visits are shown in the following table.EstablishmentDate(s) of VisitsAgendaHMP Stirling25 May 2023Tour of facility and discussion ahead of formal openingHMP Polmont9 June 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Shotts23 June 2023HMP Shotts Visitor Centre RoadshowHMP Edinburgh27 June 2023Book launch of “The Good Prison Officer” and discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Grampian19 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Inverness20 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Perth20 July 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Dumfries2 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Kilmarnock2 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Greenock3 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Barlinnie25 August 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Glenochil13 September 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Edinburgh29 September 2023Participate in Recovery Walk and tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Shotts3 October 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Addiewell27 October 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentLilias Centre1 December 2023Tour of facility and discussion on managing prison population and issues specific to establishmentHMP Low Moss13 December 2023Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Castle Huntly21 February 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Perth8 July 2024Visit to establishment and announcement around Consultation on Long Term PrisonersHMP Stirling15 August 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Highland site28 August 2024Tour of site and existing structureHMP Edinburgh18 December 2024Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Barlinnie5 February 2025Announcement of signing of HMP Glasgow Stage 2 contractHMP Polmont20 March 2025Tour of facility, discussion on managing the prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentHMP Low Moss24 March 2025Discussion with prison senior management team on managing prison population and other key issues specific to establishmentI met with the Prison Governors Association on 19 September 2023 where we discussed a range of issues including prison population, case management, recruitment and terms and conditions for governors.In addition Prison Governors will have been attendees at wider meetings in relation to Scotland’s prisons as appropriate. S6W...
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Date answered:
29 April 2025
S6W-36312
The dates of meetings with the 4 requested organisations, along with an overview of topics discussed are as follows:Scottish Women’s Aid05-03-2025Special MeasuresScheduling of Court businessSexual Offences CourtNon-harassment OrdersVictim Notification SchemeVictims & Witnesses CommissionerVictim Support Scotland30-01-2025Anonymity for child homicide victimsVictims, Witnesses & Justice Reform Bill20-11-2024Correspondence from Criminal Justice CommitteeVictims, Witnesses & Justice Reform BillVictims & Witnesses CommissionerSexual Offences Court19-09-2024Victims, Witnesses & Justice Reform BillVictim Notification SchemeVictims Code & Standards of ServiceFundingVictims TaskforcePrison Population13-08-2024Meeting with the Family of Michele Rutherford04-06-2024Emergency ReleaseVictims, Witnesses & Justice Reform BillChildren (Care & Justice) BillVictim Notification SchemeAnonymity for child homicide victimsMichele Rutherford case16-05-2024Prison PopulationEarly Release22-04-2024Visit to Remote Evidence Suite26-03-2024VSS National ConferenceSupport for familiesDeaths abroadRemote EvidenceVictims TaskforceTerrorism & Scottish VictimsVictim Notification SchemeAnonymityVictims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014Children (Care & Justice) Bill16-11-2023Anonymity for child homicide victimsChildren (Care & Justice) BillVictims Taskforce25-05-2023Bail & Release from Custody BillVictims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill14-04-2023Visit to VSSRape Crisis Scotland04-03-2025Victim Notification SchemeSexual Offences CourtJury ResearchNon-Harassment OrdersIndependent legal representationPilot of independent legal adviceSpecial MeasuresNurse Sexual Offence Examiner Test of Change project30-10-2024Single Judge Rape Trials pilotJury ReformIndependent legal representationIndependent legal adviceSexual Offences CourtPre-recorded evidenceVictim Notification SchemeVictims, Witnesses & Justice Reform Bill18-06-2024Independent legal adviceJury DirectionSingle Judge Rape Trials pilotCOSLA06-02-2025Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025Criminal Justice Social workCommunity Justice ServicesHousing Support for Prisoner Release14-11-2024Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025New National Voluntary Throughcare Service‘Near Me’ HMP Stirling pilotBudgetCaledonian ProgrammeRestorative JusticeParole Board14-10-2024Speech at COSLA & Community Justice Scotland Event - Prison Population and Community Justice focus09-10-2024Prison Population Parliamentary Statement16-05-2024Prison Population23-11-2023National Care ServiceJustice Social Work ResearchPrison Population S6W...
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Date answered:
17 April 2025
S6W-35944
This study includes identifying issues and opportunities within the transport infrastructure system and evaluating potential short to medium term road improvements on the A90 north of Ellon. S6W-35944
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Date answered:
27 March 2025
S6W-36315
ScotRail is also making progress in ensuring passengers feels safe with the expansion of its travel safe team into the east of the country, bringing the team up to 37 members.Capacity on the West Highland Line has recently been increased in a boost for the tourism economy, and ScotRail is demonstrating innovation by trialling the use of vegetable oil as an alternative to diesel fuel.Next week ScotRail will publish a report that sets out the value it brings to the economy, and I would encourage everyone with an interest in Scotland’s railway to read this once available.We have achieved much to make Scotland’s railway successful in the last 3 years but there is much more we wish to do to give the people of Scotland the rail service they need and deserve. S6W...
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Date answered:
18 March 2025
S6W-35385
BE-ST also provided consultancy on type testing, product certification, and route to market, and supported the certification process with an equipment loan to IndiNature, who have been supported financially through Zero Waste Scotland and the Scottish National Investment Bank. S6W-35385
