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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)
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Question reference: S4W-06106

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 08 March 2012
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 15 March 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what benefits people living in the east end of Glasgow can expect as a result of the Commonwealth Games being primarily based there.

Glasgow 2014 will be the biggest multi-sports event that Scotland has ever hosted, and will bring significant opportunities and benefits for Glasgow and for Scotland. The Scottish Government works closely with a wide range of partners, including all local authorities, to ensure these benefits are maximised and that these games leave a lasting legacy for the whole of Scotland.

For the east end of Glasgow specifically, the skyline is already being transformed through the building of infrastructure for the games, leaving a lasting physical, economic and social legacy. The construction of the multi-million pound Athletes’ Village will become a desirable new residential community after the games, providing 700 new quality homes. The state-of-the-art sports facilities will be available for the local community to enjoy, whilst enabling Glasgow to secure further high profile national and international events.

Road and rail connectivity will be improved through projects which have been or will be completed such as the M74 completion, the M80 upgrade and the refurbishment of Dalmarnock Station. Clyde Gateway URC are taking forward a number of Games-related projects which will benefit the east end of Glasgow including new office space and the renovation of the iconic Olympia Theatre at Bridgeton.The Scottish Government and delivery partners continue to engage with community groups and partners in the Dalmarnock area to discuss how a lasting legacy can be achieved together. Most recently this included working with Glasgow City Council to prepare a funding package that will create a modern, fit for purpose facility that meets the needs of the East Carers within the Aquatic Centre after the 2014 games have taken place. More generally, Glasgow businesses are winning games-related contracts and supporting local jobs. Many of the 127 graduates of the Personal Best employment programme pilot were from the east end of Glasgow.

There are also a range of Scotland-wide legacy programmes, including Community Sports Hubs, games for Scotland events, and Young Scot’s Youth Legacy Ambassadors which are creating opportunities across every local authority in Scotland. The full range of opportunities from the games can be found on the games legacy portal at www.gameslegacyscotland.org.

Question reference: S4O-00742

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, 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 the tendering process is for work related to the Forth Replacement Crossing project.

Question reference: S4O-00691

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2012

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what plans are in place to provide funding or other travel assistance to schools from deprived areas that cannot afford to visit the Parliament.

Question reference: S4W-05039

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 16 January 2012
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 3 February 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive when the 2012-13 grant settlement for colleges will be published.

Question reference: S4O-00671

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive when the chief constable will be appointed for the proposed single Scottish police service.

Question reference: S4O-00648

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 February 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive how many businesses in Glasgow Shettleston have received support from the small business bonus scheme.

Question reference: S4O-00591

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 January 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to support the building of more socially rented housing in the east end of Glasgow.

Question reference: S4O-00485

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when a decision will be made regarding the location of the headquarters of the proposed single police force.

Question reference: S4O-00439

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 December 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what work it carries out with the African diaspora in Scotland when developing its aid programme.

Question reference: S4O-00241

Asked by: John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what the economic and congestion impacts have been on Glasgow and the west of Scotland since the opening of the M74 motorway extension.