- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 20 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Wendy Alexander on 4 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with BAE Systems regarding the disposal of their site in Bishopton, in particular on meeting the objectives of the area's regional planning strategy.
Answer
The Bishopton working group was established by my predecessor in 1999 to look at the future use of the Royal Ordnance site at Bishopton. I understand that negotiations are currently on-going between the planning authority and BAE SYSTEMS on the appropriate development at Bishopton in the context of the finalised Structure Plan for Glasgow and the Clyde Valley.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 20 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Wendy Alexander on 4 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will detail any funding, including regional development grants, which was given to BAE Systems to attract them to establish a plant at Bishopton.
Answer
No funding, including regional development grants, has been given to either BAE Systems, or its predecessor British Aerospace, to attract them to establish a plant at Bishopton. In 1989, however, British Aerospace was offered £2.8 million of Regional Selective Assistance for a project to manufacture ammunition at Bishopton. This was paid in full and the project completed in 1992.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 20 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Wendy Alexander on 4 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with MagicStar Corporation (UK) regarding the development of the proposed MagicStar themepark and resort project.
Answer
While the Scottish Executive has had some initial contact with MagicStar Corporation about the proposed themepark and resort development project at Bishopton and we are aware of the development proposals, we have had as yet no discussions with MagicStar Corporation concerning these proposals.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 2 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what the official definition of a sport is.
Answer
For the purposes of recognition as a sport, the UK Sports Councils define sport as an activity which requires physical skills, physical effort and physical challenge.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 2 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what the role of sportscotland is in designating an activity as a sport.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-18092.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 2 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what the roles and responsibilities of it and Her Majesty's Government are in deciding what is a sport or recreation.
Answer
The Scottish Executive and the UK Government have delegated the responsibility of deciding what is a sport to their respective sports councils. By its definition, recreation is an activity that promotes the refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment. What constitutes recreation therefore is down to the individual concerned.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 2 October 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what process is followed designating an activity as a sport or a recreation.
Answer
A formal recognition process is employed to identify those activities with which the Sports Councils wish to be associated and which, particularly given the finite resources available, the councils think should be developed by them. It does not determine an activity as a sport.
The initial assessment of any application for recognition by the Sports Council should be the responsibility of the home country Sports Council in which the application originated. If the home country Sports Council concerned, following the initial assessment, considers it appropriate, a case is then presented by that council for further consideration by the five Sports Councils in the United Kingdom.
In their assessment, the home country Sports Councils employ a range of criteria. These include physical skills; physical effort; accessibility; rules and organisation; strategy and tactics; essential purpose; physical challenge; risk; uniqueness of the activity; level of participation; and other considerations such as political, moral and ethical issues.
There is no process involved in designating an activity as a recreation. By its definition, recreation encompasses a limitless range of activities.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 14 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 28 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive when and where the vacancy for a chairperson of the Health Education Board for Scotland was advertised.
Answer
The vacancy was advertised from 20 April 2001 in The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, the Aberdeen Press and Journal, The Herald and the Dundee Courier and Advertiser.
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 14 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 28 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what the remuneration package is of the post of chairperson of the Health Education Board for Scotland.
Answer
£15,708 per annum (currently under review).
- Asked by: Alex Neil, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 14 September 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Susan Deacon on 28 September 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive how many applications were received for the recent vacancy of chairperson of the Health Education Board for Scotland.
Answer
13 applications were received.
