- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 22 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it and its agencies have taken to implement the recommendations of Sheriff Waldron, contained in her written determination resulting from a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of a prisoner in HM Prison Perth on 13 July 2003, published on 9 December 2004 and, in particular, what action has been taken (a) in respect of reviewing how prisoners with learning difficulties or mental illness are identified in prisons and (b) in devising a protocol to ensure appropriate access to medical care and advocacy services is provided and how any such action taken applies to HM Prison Kilmarnock.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:
All prisoners in the SPS establishments and HM Prison Kilmarnock who participate in Education programmes or who self-refer with possible learning difficulties are subject to assessment and support from Prison Education Units, based on identified need.
Additionally, every prisoner is subject to a healthcare assessment on admission, which includes questions on psychiatric history. Prisons operate multi-disciplinary mental health teams, who receive referrals and plan the appropriate level of support for the individual, including any specific advocacy requirements.
The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 comes into force on 5 October 2005. In preparation, the SPS will be initiating communication with local authorities regarding securing the availability of independent advocacy to people in prison with a mental disorder.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 22 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 19 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether armed police officers have operated patrols on Scotland's public transport network since 7 July 2005; if so, how often, and whether this policy will continue.
Answer
Information relating to the frequency of armed police patrols is not held centrally. The deployment of armed officers to any incident or to provide security to any location is a matter for individual Chief Constables in accordance with an assessment of the threat posed and the available intelligence. All forces in Scotland continue to work with enforcement agencies in other parts of the UK to monitor the level of threat and risk presented by terrorist activity.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 22 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 16 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what consultations it has had with Scottish Enterprise about possible reorganisation of the structure of the local enterprise company network.
Answer
Officials have discussed with Scottish Enterprise whether they might wish to bring forward any proposals relating to the organisational structure of Scottish Enterprise. No specific proposals have been put forward or are currently under consideration.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 22 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Tavish Scott on 15 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-18253 by Tavish Scott on 18 August 2005, what the original deadline was for the completion of the roadwork improvements to the Auchenkilns roundabout; whether there will be a delay in reaching this deadline, and, if so, what the reasons are for such a delay.
Answer
The contract completion date is 26 September 2005. As I said in my reply to you on 18 August 2005, the contractor expects the new junction to be fully open to traffic at Christmas this year. The reason for the delay is due to structural failure.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 June 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 13 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-16439 by Cathy Jamieson on 25 May 2005, whether it or the Scottish Prison Service will recommend to Premier Custodial Group Ltd that it implements the recommendations made by Sheriff Croan in his fatal accident report of November 2004 in respect of the appointment of designated watch officers in prisons.
Answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:
This is not necessary, as we understand from the Company that they have already taken this action.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 12 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning will invite the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise to acknowledge and reply to the letter of 18 July 2005 he received regarding the £16 million proposal for the "Spirit of Scotland" project.
Answer
This is a matter for the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, but I understand that he has replied to the letter in question.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 July 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Tavish Scott on 10 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) fatal and (b) serious accidents have occurred on the A76 in each year since 1999.
Answer
The information requested isprovided in the following table.
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Total |
| 1999 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2000 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Total | 14 | 69 | 83 |
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 July 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Tavish Scott on 10 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated cost is of upgrading the A76 to dual carriageway between Kilmarnock and Dumfries.
Answer
At today’s prices we wouldexpect such an upgrading to cost in excess of £500 million plus VAT. Howeverfirm estimates could only be provided after a detail analysis of options hasbeen undertaken.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 9 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will now respond to my freedom of information request for a copy of all Scottish Enterprise's board papers relating to the development and establishment of intermediate technology institutes.
Answer
I replied on 23 August, providing the information requested. I regret the delay in responding.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 August 2005
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Current Status:
Answered by Nicol Stephen on 9 September 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what the total remuneration costs were for the members of Scottish Enterprise's executive board in each of the last two financial years and what the estimated costs are for the current financial year.
Answer
Remuneration of executive board members is determined by Scottish Enterprise within pay remits approved by Scottish ministers. Details of remuneration of senior directors for 2003-04 and 2004-05 are contained within Scottish Enterprise’s annual accounts, copies of which are held in the Parliament’s Reference centre (SE/2005/178). Estimated costs for the current year are operational matters for Scottish Enterprise.
