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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: S1W-31017

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Margaret Curran on 7 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive how it is currently dealing with, and responding to, the views of Vineburgh residents as expressed at organised public meetings and in petitions.

The Scottish Executive has received written communications from two residents in Vineburgh to whom we have responded. We are aware that concern has been expressed by Vineburgh residents about North Ayrshire Council's proposals for the use of Better Neighbourhood Services funding in the Redburn area, although the council's Local Outcome Agreement includes a commitment to deliver improved services to residents in both Vineburgh and Redburn. The local authority is working closely with residents in both communities to resolve these difficulties.

Question reference: S1W-31016

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Margaret Curran on 7 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the definition and boundaries of the Vineburgh area in North Ayrshire have been changed in recent years to include parts of other areas for the purpose of the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund.

Question reference: S1O-05824

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Nicol Stephen on 7 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to improve the performance of students in Higher English, as referred to by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in its recent report on the 2002 exam diet.

Question reference: S1W-30436

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Mike Watson on 5 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will seek parliamentary time to debate the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Gaelic, as recommended in A Fresh Start for Gaelic.

Question reference: S1W-29226

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 September 2002
Current Status: Answered by Mike Watson on 4 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive what bodies it funds in support of Gaelic education.

Question reference: S1W-29225

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 September 2002
Current Status: Answered by Mike Watson on 4 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive what bodies it funds in support of Gaelic arts.

Question reference: S1W-30346

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision to proceed with the proposed e-tail venture at the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig is based on any research evidence of success from other comparative sites internationally.

Question reference: S1W-30349

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans are in place to support the rural economy in the Clydesdale area in relation to competition from the proposed e-tail venture at the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig.

Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire is taking action in line with the direction and priorities set out in the Executive's A Smart, Successful Scotland. This sets out the foundation for sustained improvement in economic performance in Scotland. It focuses on three key challenges for raising productivity:

Growing businesses
Global connections
Learning and skills

Provision of information on programmes and projects is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise.

Question reference: S1W-30347

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive what data is available to indicate that the proposed e-tail venture at the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig would be a success.

Question reference: S1W-30345

Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 07 October 2002
Current Status: Answered by Iain Gray on 1 November 2002

To ask the Scottish Executive whether any feasibility studies have been carried out regarding the e-tail venture in relation to the joint proposal by Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, William Bowden Developments Ltd and Corus to develop the former steelworks site at Ravenscraig.