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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S4W-06885

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 4 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the UK Border Agency regarding the awarding of the contract for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers in Scotland to Serco.

The responsibility for the award of this contract is a reserved matter. However, Scottish Government officials have been kept informed by UKBA officials during the tendering process and initial roll out of the contract for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers which was awarded to Serco earlier this year.

In December 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs wrote to Home Office Minister, Damian Green MP expressing her concerns that the change in contract would not adversely affect the lives of asylum seekers living in Scotland, and noting that she wished to be kept fully informed of any developments.

The Scottish Government remains clear that whilst asylum seekers are in Scotland they must be welcomed and supported.

Question reference: S4W-06888

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 3 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive whether private contractors operate under Scots Law in relation to their involvement in the practice of dawn raids.

Individuals in Scotland are subject to Scots criminal law. They may also, depending on the facts and circumstances of a particular case, owe civil law obligations to other persons.

Asylum and Immigration regulations are reserved matters and decisions relating to the use of private contractors in dawn raids undertaken in the enforcement of those regulations, are for the UKBA. However, anyone involved in dawn raids and present in Scotland is subject to Scots Law.

Question reference: S4O-00971

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had since May 2007 regarding providing support for destitute asylum seekers.

Question reference: S4F-00545

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 12 March 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2012

To ask the First Minister what progress is being made in ensuring that the 2014 Commonwealth Games are on time and on budget.

Question reference: S4O-00750

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 March 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to BBC Scotland regarding the proposed service reductions and job losses at Radio Scotland and what the outcome has been.

Question reference: S4O-00567

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Current Status: Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 12 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure local community access to the Cities Investment Fund.

The Cities Investment Fund is designed to accelerate the pace of investment in our cities by: developing programmes which lever in other funding; supporting collaborative programmes between cities which will develop large-scale projects; and developing programmes which allow for wider city region investment.

The detailed criteria for the fund will be finalised after consultation with the six city local authorities and with COSLA.

Question reference: S4O-00405

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy has taken regarding the recent increase in parking charges at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Question reference: S4W-03484

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Current Status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 November 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the revenue generated by a social responsibility levy will be available for investment in groups working with alcohol addiction.

Question reference: S4O-00365

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 November 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 November 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to address unemployment in older people.

Question reference: S4O-00266

Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Current Status: Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 6 October 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it has made on the development of its cities strategy.