- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Kate Forbes on 22 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how the impact and effectiveness of the Business Ventilation Fund will be evaluated; whether the full minutes and evidence from its expert advice group on ventilation will be made publicly available, and, once the fund closes, what assessment the Scottish Government will undertake of the fund's effectiveness and reach, including by sector and size of business.
Answer
The First Minister announced funding to support small and medium-sized businesses to improve their ventilation. The Business Ventilation Fund opened for applications on Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
The impact and effectiveness of the fund is being carried out in early January to consider take up and a full evaluation will be conducted on closure of the Fund in April. This will include reach by sectors and size of business.
A webpage is being set up for the Covid Ventilation Short Life Working Group, and the minutes will be available on there in due course.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles are in its vehicle fleet, broken down by (a) the purpose of the vehicle, (b) the manufacturer and model of the vehicle and (c) the year of manufacture of the vehicle.
Answer
The Scottish Government fleet (including Government Car Service and Transport Scotland) is currently made up of 221 vehicles.
This number will reduce in the coming weeks, as new vehicles are issued and their replacements are disposed.
The following table details the fleet broken down by purpose, manufacturer and model and year of registration.
Purpose (1) | Manufacturer and model | Year registered | No. of vehicles |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia E-Niro | 2019 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia Optima PHEV | 2017 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Kia Optima PHEV | 2019 | 8 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | 3 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | 7 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volkswagen Passat PHEV | 2017 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2021 | 1 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo V90 PHEV | 2019 | 5 |
Ministerial Transport (Government Car Service) | Volvo V90 PHEV | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | BMW i3 | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | BMW i3 Range extender | 2018 | 2 |
Pool | Citroen Berlingo | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Citroen Relay | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Focus | 2013 | 14 |
Pool | Ford Focus | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Tourneo Connect | 2015 | 1 |
Pool | Ford Transit Custom PHEV | 2020 | 3 |
Pool | Iveco Eurocargo | 2012 | 1 |
Pool | Kia Ceed PHEV | 2021 | 3 |
Pool | Kia E-Niro | 2019 | 7 |
Pool | Kia E-Niro | 2021 | 14 |
Pool | Kia Niro PHEV | 2019 | 6 |
Pool | Kia Optima PHEV | 2019 | 3 |
Pool | Mercedes Axor | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Mercedes Sprinter Minibus | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2017 | 6 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2018 | 7 |
Pool | Mitsubishi L200 | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2014 | 3 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2015 | 3 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2017 | 4 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018 | 8 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2020 | 10 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2021 | 2 |
Pool | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2019 | 12 |
Pool | Nissan eNV200 | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan eNV200 | 2015 | 2 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Nissan Leaf | 2018 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan Navarra | 2016 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan NV200 | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Nissan X-Trail | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Peugeot 2008 | 2014 | 2 |
Pool | Polaris EV | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Renault Kangoo | 2017 | 3 |
Pool | Renault Kangoo | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Fabia | 2012 | 2 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2013 | 6 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2014 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2017 | 11 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Skoda Octavia Scout | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Skoda Superb | 2017 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Auris | 2017 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Auris | 2018 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Corolla | 2019 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2013 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2015 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2020 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2021 | 2 |
Pool | Toyota Hilux | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Prius Plug-In | 2014 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Prius Plug-In | 2015 | 3 |
Pool | Toyota Proace Electric | 2021 | 1 |
Pool | Toyota Yaris | 2015 | 1 |
Pool | Vauxhall Astra | 2015 | 5 |
Pool | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2019 | 1 |
Pool | Volvo S90 PHEV | 2020 | 1 |
Notes
1. With exception to vehicles operated to transport Ministers, all other vehicles are operated as pool vehicles, allocated to specific business areas and are used for multiple business related purposes.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 29 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 13 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many electric bicycles it (a) has purchased since 2007 and (b) owns.
Answer
The core Scottish Government has not purchased any electric bicycles since 2007. The Core Scottish Government does not own any electric bicycles.
The Scottish Government holds cycle friendly employer status from Cycling Scotland. The Scottish Government offers a cycle to work scheme which allows staff to hire a bike and safety equipment, paid for through monthly salary deductions.
During COP 26, 13 electric bikes and associated equipment (helmets, Hi-vis, lights, locks etc) were loaned from Energy Savings Trust (EST) to Transport Scotland for the duration of the conference. The electric bikes were for Scottish Ministerial and senior officials use.
The electric bikes have subsequently been returned to EST.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 29 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 13 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many standard bicycles it (a) has purchased since 2007 and (b) owns.
Answer
The Core Scottish Government has not purchased any standard bicycles since 2007. The Core Scottish Government does not own any standard bicycles.
The Scottish Government holds cycle friendly employer status from Cycling Scotland. The Scottish Government offers a cycle to work scheme which allows staff to hire a bike and safety equipment, paid for through monthly salary deductions.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 08 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 7 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what impact the introduction of vaccine passports has had on COVID-19 transmission numbers.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-04237 on 6 December 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers .
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 06 December 2021
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to NHS Lothian, and other NHS boards, given the consequences and impact of delayed discharges.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2021
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 08 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 6 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme, and on the number of times the vaccine passport app has been downloaded, broken down by the age of those who have downloaded it.
Answer
We published an updated evidence paper on the Covid 19 status certification scheme on Friday 19 November 2021.
Public Heath Scotland also publish a weekly COVID-19 statistical report which includes the number of times the NHS Scotland COVID Status App has been downloaded. As at 15 November 2021 this is 1.5 million times. The statistical information for the app is provided by Apple and Google and we do not receive a breakdown by age or demographic.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 08 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 6 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the rate of uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination by 18- to 29-year-olds, in light of the COVID-19 vaccine passport reportedly being introduced, among other reasons, to encourage uptake of the vaccination by this age group.
Answer
We are continuing to make progress within this age cohort. With 582,135
people aged 18-29 (70%) having their second dose of the COVID -19
vaccination, and 659,241 people aged 18-29 ( 79%) having their first dose
of the vaccine, as at 30 November.
The latest figures on vaccinations are published and can be viewed at: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/phs.covid.19#!/vizhome/COVID-19
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We have encouraged uptake by utilising a range of communication channels,
including TV, radio, digital and social, to encourage younger people to get
vaccinated and we have also shared messaging and resources with
organisations, such as Young Scot and the Scottish Professional Football
League (SPFL).
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 November 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by George Adam on 2 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has not published information on ministerial engagements, travel and gifts since April 2021.
Answer
Engagements and events are an essential part of official government business. Ordinarily, the Scottish Government will routinely publish this information online. However during the Covid response it has been necessary to reprioritise staff resources to support the Covid recovery and the publication schedule has been delayed.
The Scottish Government are working hard to address this and anticipate that transparency data publication will return to normal mid-December.
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 19 October 2021
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 16 November 2021
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the system operator for electric vehicle charging was changed in July 2021.
Answer
The ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) Single Framework Agreement with Charge Your Car Ltd (now named BP Pulse and previously BP Chargemaster), who ran CPS on behalf of the Scottish Government, expired in summer 2021. A new Single Framework Agreement was put out to tender in 2020 and following the Scottish Government procurement process a new operator (SWARCO eVolt Ltd) was appointed.
