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Official Report Meeting date: 7 June 2007

Plenary, 07 Jun 2007

I welcome Linda Fabiani to her first question time and look forward to hearing her develop her views on the arts in Scotland. Will the minister get involved personally in helping to further Scotland's cultural heritage, in line with the Scottish National Party's manifesto?

Official Report Meeting date: 10 March 2010

Public Audit Committee 10 March 2010

The frustration—which Mr Baillie cannot resolve—is that, even if we get informal reports, we cannot pursue matters.

Petitions Last updated: 6 May 2025

Historic petitions

PE00001: take the necessary steps to introduce prayers to the proceedings of the Scottish Parliament PE00002: A77 between Fenwick and Newton Mearns PE00003: examine commercial oil seed rape crushing in the Hospitalfield area and the effect of this activity on residents' health PE00004: Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949 PE00005: High Achievement Pressures in Schools and Universities PE00006: Procedures of the European Court of Human Rights PE00007: the Parliament to establish an inquiry commission or other procedure with a view to providing Edinburgh and SE Scotland with an effective integrated transport system PE00008: Birds of Prey PE00009: Petition on the impact of current developments at Cramond, Edinburgh on Roman remains PE00010: the Parliament to write to each member of the electorate in Scotland annually to provide details of their elected representatives and other information PE00011: Petition on claims to the Earldom of Stirling and other related titles PE00012: abolish student tuition fees in Scotland PE00013: the retention and enhancement of acute services at Stracathro Hospital, by Brechin PE00014: the introduction of legislation to provide security of tenure and rights of access for those who own property built on leased land PE00015: a review of the processes of the NHS complaints procedure PE00016: urgent action to reverse the decline of Capercaillie in Scotland PE00017: Petition on Skye Bridge discounting options for Western Isles Residents PE00018: Petition on the proposed new A701 dual carriageway and its impact on traffic and wildlife PE00019: an inquiry into proposed rerouting of the A701 through Clippens Landfill Site, Loanhead, Midlothian PE00020: a public examination into lobbying by those involved in the Scottish Parliament for financial gain PE00021: a concessionary bus fare scheme to be operated nationally by the Scottish Executive PE00022: Petition outlining concerns in relation to the fare structure of Caledonian MacBrayne for the ferry to Cumbrae Island and calling for more detailed financial information to be made available PE00023: Petition on saving the Wemyss Ancient Caves PE00024: oppose the introduction of a pesticide tax PE00025: take action in relation to specific legal matters PE00026: local Authorities and other agencies to recognise and record the views of individuals expressed in petitions PE00027: Petition on float concession for Skye Bridge PE00028: the introduction of a law requiring drivers to give way to the Emergency Services PE00029: action to be taken in relation to the Crown Office's decisions and consideration in prosecuting road traffic deaths PE00030: Petition on heavy traffic in Almondell Terrace, Livingston, West Lothian PE00031: conduct a review of its obligations under international law (in particular the Geneva Convention) in relation to the presence of Trident nuclear weapons at Faslane and therefore under Scots legal jurisdiction PE00032: action to prosecute the Occidental Oil Company for their part in the Piper Alpha disaster PE00033: the clearance of litter and rubbish from roadsides and other public areas PE00034: review the relevance of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on the legality of nuclear weapons to the Trident weapons system based in Scotland, in light of Sheriff Gimblett's ruling on… PE00035: carry out a review into the fact that the existence of Faslane nuclear facility may contravene an International Court of Justice Ruling regarding the threat or use of nuclear weapons PE00036: conduct a debate on the subject of the proposed closure of the Neurosurgical Unit at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee PE00037: implement the Pass Plus scheme of additional driving tuition for novice drivers on a national scale PE00038: request that Scottish Homes takes a number of steps in relation to the organisation and improvement of tenants' and residents' organisations PE00039: debate Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, with a view to making the serving of fixed penalty fines in relation to litter offenders mandatory PE00040: debate the implications of the Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organisation PE00041: declare a moratorium on Stock transfer in Glasgow until the Housing, Social Inclusion and Voluntary Sector Committee has examined all aspects of Public Sector Housing in Scotland PE00042: discuss ways in which human rights education can be incorporated into all aspects of the Scottish educational, civic and public life PE00043: ensure that the scientific, cultural and education community in Scotland are informed of the Manifesto 2000 developed by UNESCO PE00044: reconsider Section 17 of The Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Bill PE00045: hold an independent inquiry into hepatitis C and other infections of people with haemophilia PE00046: consider legislation to limit the sale of fireworks to organisers of authorised Firework Displays PE00047: Petition concerning the Criminal Legal Aid (Fixed Payments) Regulations 1999 PE00048: Petition opposing the proposed siting of a Secure Care Centre within the grounds of Stobhill General Hospital PE00049: take action to prevent the United States Navy from using the Cape Wrath live bombardment range PE00050: request that Glasgow City Council re-open the disabled toilets in Peel Street, Glasgow PE00051: (a) exercise its powers to ensure that it will not permit the release of GM crops in to the environment by way of trials or commercial planting; and (b) establish a mechanism in Scotland which will address the concerns regarding the impact of such… PE00052: conduct a referendum in the Lothians on the method of funding to be used for the building of Edinburgh’s new Royal Infirmary PE00053: take steps to ensure that young people are not discriminated against by Partick Housing Association's housing allocations policy PE00054: give its support to the Celtic 2010 campaign to bring the Football World Cup to Scotland, Ireland and Wales PE00055: conduct an investigation to establish why the full powers of the law are not enforced in all cases which involve death by dangerous driving PE00056: take action to make the Assessor (Valuation Officer) accountable to either a Public Sector Ombudsman, a Parliamentary Ombudsman or the Local Government Ombudsman PE00057: request that Glasgow City Council initiate legal action in relation to the obstruction of a public right of way in Yorkhill Park, Glasgow by developers PE00058: take action to terminate the contract to process student loan applications which was awarded to a company in India by the Student Loans Company PE00059: take certain steps to improve passenger safety on public transport in Scotland PE00060: hold a debate on Genetically modified crops and food PE00061: the allocation of national funds to compensate Scottish arable producers for the introduction of the Euro PE00062: support the payment of full compensation to Scottish beef and sheep farmers for the introduction of the Euro PE00063: increase resources for agri-environment measures in Scotland PE00064: the provision of national aid to compensate Scottish pig producers for costs related to BSE PE00065: seek action on the Taxation on Road Haulage PE00066: support the removal of the 560kg limit on the payable weight of cattle slaughtered in the Over Thirty Months Scheme PE00067: support actively the full payment of agrimoney compensation to dairy farmers as soon as possible PE00068: Petition by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland calling for the agriculture sector to be exempted from the proposed Climate Change Levy PE00069: direct the body carrying out the Quinquennial Review of the Crofters Commission to hold public meetings in the former crofting counties to explain the background and scope of the review, in the interests of… PE00070: call for a public enquiry into development plans for Troon Harbour PE00071: examine and amend as necessary the rules governing to award of legal aid PE00072: take such action as it sees fit to prevent the closure of Boharm Primary School PE00073: order a public enquiry into the Social Work Department of Glasgow with particular emphasis on the care of vulnerable children PE00074: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00075: ban all Animal Circuses in Scotland immediately PE00076: order a public enquiry into the gas Industry in Scotland immediately PE00077: implement all of those recommendations contained in the report of the Royal Commission on Long Term Care for the elderly, which is devolved powers permit PE00078: adopt, in full, all 52 recommendations made in the Independent Inquiry into Student Finance's report "Fairness for the Future" PE00079: stop all Scottish Housing Associations from using unemployed young people to do the work of the Cleansing Department of Glasgow City Council PE00080: order a public enquiry into the NHS in Scotland to establish what facilities are needed and how long people are waiting for treatment PE00081: (a) change the law in relation to the sentencing of those convicted of violent crime; (b) take steps to reduce violence and bullying in schools; and (c) ban professional and amateur boxing PE00082: take active steps to recognise the validity and educational benefits of Gaelic-medium education PE00083: (a) conduct an inquiry into the criticism of named persons by the courts, in circumstances where those persons are not present as witnesses or represented at the trial; and (b) to enact legislation which would provide an opportunity for those who… PE00084: order a public inquiry into the door to door sales techniques of both Scottish Power and Scottish Gas, and to ban all door to door salesman in Scotland PE00085: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00086: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00087: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00088: reject the Government's proposal, outlined in the Ethical Standards in Public Life Bill, to repeal Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 PE00089: repel the legislation which allows non-conviction information to be included on an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate PE00090: take a range of steps to provide Aberdeenshire Council with the means to continue to provide the high quality public services it currently provides and to implement an independent review of local government PE00091: restore Scottish Water Authorities to local authority control PE00092: hold a public inquiry into a) staffing and waiting times in Accident and Emergency Departments in Scotland and b) number and type of beds available in NHS Hospitals in Scotland PE00093: a) amend legislation to make it a criminal offence for a surgeon to remove healthy organs or limbs from patients in any Scottish Hospital and b) order a full inquiry into the recent limb removals at Falkirk… PE00094: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00095: place a moratorium on all housing stock transfers until such time as its concerns in relation to such transfers are addressed PE00096: hold an independent and public inquiry into the adverse environmental effects of sea cage fish farming, and the regulatory failure to both recognise and prevent significant damage to our natural heritage, the environment and other interests dependent PE00097: limit agricultural support to one farm per farmer, resident and working thereon, and, to have all future EU support to the farming industry similarly applied forthwith PE00098: raise the issue of closure of sub post offices with the Government and take whatever action necessary to keep rural post office open PE00099: hold an independent public inquiry into the adverse environmental effects of sea and freshwater cage farming and the failure to recognise and prevent damage to our Natural Heritage, the Environment and other.

Questions and Answers Date answered: 15 March 2016

S4W-30363

*CAPA is a clinical system that brings together the active involvement of young people and their families, demand and capacity ideas and a new approach to clinical skills and job planning.

Questions and Answers Date answered: 3 February 2016

S4W-29366

If, however, within those parameters, improvements to the implementation and operation of the directives can be made for the benefit of both nature and sustainable economic interests then they should be actively considered where cost-effective.

Questions and Answers Date answered: 20 January 2016

S4W-28923

Details are provided in the following table. Information on each of the activities funded is available at http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Justice/policies/community-engagement/cashback/CashBack-Initiatives. 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16** Soccer One/Two/Three 107,700 142,152 178,525 0 0 0 0 0 Street Football...

Questions and Answers Date answered: 15 January 2016

S4W-29166

Through its education and outreach programme, Historic Environment Scotland continues to raise awareness of the importance of natural stone resources to our sense of place and encourages local authorities to actively investigate local building stone resources and to recognise the sustainable economic development opportunities that an indigenous stone indust...

Questions and Answers Date answered: 1 December 2015

S4W-28570

In accordance with the requirements of the Railways Act 1993 the Scottish Government is responsible for producing a High Level Output Specification (HLOS) to set out what is to be achieved by railway activities in Scotland and the funding available to support this during the five-year control period set by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Questions and Answers Date answered: 1 December 2015

S4W-28626

The Scottish Government continues to have a high level of engagement with Scotland’s Muslim communities and has been actively engaging with the Muslim communities, including the Muslim Council of Scotland, to hear their concerns and send a strong message on this issue.

Questions and Answers Date answered: 18 November 2015

S4W-28371

The annual CPO reports received from local authorities highlight that alcohol misuse issues are often addressed under the offender supervision, conduct or other activity requirements. S4W-28371

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