- Asked by: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 March 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has made available to implement the Data Strategy for health and social care; for how long it plans to fund the implementation of the strategy, and by when it expects the actions in the strategy to be implemented.
Answer
Scotland's first Data Strategy for Health & Social Care brings together a range of existing activity, along with its associated funding. The Strategy provides a framework for how improvements to data will be driven forward to the benefit of the people of Scotland.
A newly formed Data Board for Health and Social Care will oversee the delivery of the Strategy and any investment cases required to progress specific actions. The Board will also consider what further work is required for the next iterations of the Data Strategy.
Delivering the principles and priorities set out in the Strategy should be seen as a long term commitment of the Scottish Government and COSLA. Implementation of each iteration of the Strategy will be accompanied by a delivery plan.
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 March 2023
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Answered by Angela Constance on 23 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the risk of relapse in people who are in recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Answer
The Scottish Government provides funding to support our local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships who are responsible for the design and delivery of treatment and recovery pathways at the local level. They ensure a full range of recovery services are available such as aftercare, detox, residential rehabilitation and psychosocial treatments.
We acknowledge that alcohol recovery for most people is not a linear process, and for those whose goal is abstinence there is a risk of relapse at various points in their recovery journey, so alcohol services are supportive of people re-engaging after relapse. For others, they may want to consume alcohol but at a lower level. Alcohol services are open to and supportive of these individuals in achieving their goals. Services are also supportive of re-engagement if after meeting a goal an individual relapses into previous drinking patterns or if they want to work towards a new goal regarding their drinking.
The Scottish Government has consulted on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion to protect vulnerable groups, including those in recovery. Evidence suggests that alcohol marketing can be a barrier to successful recovery. Following analysis of responses we will consider possible restrictions.
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 March 2023
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Answered by Clare Haughey on 23 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the national service specification for secure transport, jointly developed with COSLA, whether the relevant minister will meet with representatives of the Hope Instead of Handcuffs campaign to discuss long-term solutions for regulating secure transport, including to prevent transport providers restraining children in care.
Answer
The Scottish Government is aware of the issues facing Scottish local authorities in relation to secure transport, reflecting many of those matters highlighted by the Hope Instead of Handcuffs campaign.
There are no current plans for Ministers to meet with campaign representatives. However, Scottish Government officials met with representatives of the campaign on 13 March to discuss the ongoing multi-agency work to develop solutions to these issues, including the development of a service specification.
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 March 2023
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Answered by Shona Robison on 23 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received a face-to-face meeting to assist them with a homelessness application in each local authority area in each year since 1999.
Answer
I refer the member to the question S6W-15815 on 23 March 2023. 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: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 09 March 2023
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Answered by Lorna Slater on 23 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Deposit Return Scheme, whether any producers that have registered after 1 March 2023 have been registered in accordance with regulations.
Answer
As set out in the Deposit Return Scheme Regulations, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) will publish a register of all producers who are registered ahead of the scheme launching.
- Asked by: Bob Doris, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address any poverty-related issues in schools.
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how many GP surgeries are not currently accepting new patients.
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission’s recommendation that no further new greyhound tracks be permitted in Scotland.
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
- Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Learning for Sustainability Action Plan in educational settings in the north east.
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on investment in research and coordinated care services to support those living with long Covid.
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Taken in the Chamber on 30 March 2023