- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 June 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 15 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will ensure, in considering the information gathered in the audit of museums, that it takes into account the use to which museum items are put as well as how they are cared for.
Answer
Some 25% of the questions in the audit will provide information about the use to which objects are put, as well as how they are cared for.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 June 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 15 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what benchmarks it will use to assess the progress that each individual museum has made in providing imaginative and effective services given that the audit of museums does not include provision for museums the opportunity to demonstrate changes and developments in services over any specified time period.
Answer
The audit will provide information which reflects the position as at 1 May 2001. It will provide information on the strengths and potential areas of development in individual museums.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 June 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 15 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will ensure that information on the current financial position of each museum and its fundraising activities in recent years will be included in its consideration of the audit of museums.
Answer
The national audit seeks financial information relating to the year 2000-01, with questions on the total budget of the museum and a breakdown of sources of income, including fundraising.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to the British Council with regard to the removal of council services for Scottish arts companies wishing to tour abroad.
Answer
The Executive has spoken with the British Council, which confirms that there has been no removal of council services for Scottish arts companies wishing to tour abroad.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what topics were covered in the recent discussions held in Dublin between Ministers of the Irish Government and the Deputy Minister for Sport, the Arts and Culture.
Answer
The Columba Initiative was discussed at the meeting convened by Mary Coughlan, TD, the newly appointed Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. The initiative has the aim of developing links between Scotland and Ireland based on our shared Gaelic heritage.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Jack McConnell on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive when the First Minister intends to make a ministerial statement regarding his recent discussions in Brussels with the leaders of other devolved administrations and why he did not seek the views of the Parliament beforehand.
Answer
There are no plans for the First Minister to make a ministerial statement regarding his meeting in Brussels on 28 May with the leaders of other regional governments involved in the initiative co-ordinated by Flanders. The seven partners are co-operating to ensure that the views of constitutional regions will influence the substance of the developing debate on the Future of Europe. The Executive has already noted in Parliament its involvement in the Flanders Initiative. Our involvement demonstrates our commitment to working to promote mutually beneficial links between Scotland and Europe.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Scottish Arts Council and/or the British Council with regard to enhancing services for Scottish arts companies wishing to tour abroad.
Answer
The Scottish Executive has regular discussion with the British Council and the Scottish Arts Council on a range of issues, which from time to time include the provision of support services to Scottish arts companies wishing to tour abroad.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will report on the progress of the Columba Initiative and the outcome of the recent discussions held in Dublin between Ministers of the Irish Government and the Deputy Minister for Sport, the Arts and Culture.
Answer
The Strategic Plan of the Columba Initiative 2001-02 and 2003-04 was published in February. We expect to receive and to publish a progress report in the autumn.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Allan Wilson on 14 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive with which UK Department it liaises on the Columba Initiative and what matters concerning the initiative are not within its competence.
Answer
The Scottish Executive is a partner with the devolved administration in Northern Ireland and with the Government of the Republic of Ireland in the Columba Initiative. Relations between the UK and the Republic of Ireland are a responsibility of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. No problems relating to the Executive competence to support the Initiative have arisen.
- Asked by: Michael Russell, MSP for South of Scotland, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 24 May 2001
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Current Status:
Answered by Alasdair Morrison on 12 June 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive what contacts it has had with the Glasgow Islay Association in relation to the UK in New York event and what action it intends to take to ensure a Gaelic and Scottish presence at this event
Answer
After the recent experience of Tartan Day I am convinced that Scotland can only gain by continuing to build links with the United States. The Glasgow Islay Association has been in touch to ask about possible participation in this festival. We are considering opportunities for increasing Scotland's Gaelic profile and active cultural involvement in events in New York. We will then be able to determine what we can do to ensure an appropriate Scottish profile within UKinNY.
