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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-01524

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will establish a new music initiative to help support the contemporary development of new musical artists.

Question reference: S4W-01529

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what the budget will be for a scheme to deliver more apprenticeships for the traditional arts.

Question reference: S4W-01523

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide details of its plans to establish a new music initiative to help support the contemporary development of new musical artists.

We will be taking forward discussions with relevant stakeholders to explore the creation of a New Music Scotland initiative to support existing and emerging commercial musicians, as laid out in our manifesto.

The Scottish Government currently supports musical artists through Creative Scotland. Artists are able to apply to the new quality production and talent development investment streams. Applications are being assessed for new work, recordings and associated career development opportunities for emerging artists. Creative Scotland also continues to work with the Scottish Music Industry Association.

Question reference: S4W-01547

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Alex Neil on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider introducing a town centre regeneration fund in the current parliamentary session.

Question reference: S4W-01520

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide details of its plans to establish a national book week.

Question reference: S4W-01516

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to consider holding a biennale of the visual arts.

There are no current plans for a new biennale of the visual arts. The Scottish Government supports the biennial Glasgow International Festival of the Visual Arts through our partners Creative Scotland. The festival is an excellent example of how we support and celebrate contemporary visual arts on an international level. The next festival is scheduled for 2012. The Scottish Government also supports the Edinburgh Art Festival through the Edinburgh Festival’s Expo Fund.

Question reference: S4W-01513

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive what work has been done on exploring the options for holding an investors night in Scotland to "bring together the business community and film makers to encourage investment and create opportunities for the film industry to flourish" (Official Report, c. 1052).

Question reference: S4W-01521

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will establish a national book week.

Question reference: S4W-01528

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will establish a scheme to deliver more apprenticeships for the traditional arts.

Question reference: S4W-01533

Asked by: Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 August 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide more information on its plans to develop a national strategy for museums and galleries.

The overarching themes for developing a national strategy were announced on 21 March 2011. These will focus on how our museums and galleries can make the best use of available skills and resources; how the sector can meet its long-term ambitions and the impact and role of museums in society. The announcement is available on the Scottish Government website http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/03/21085336.

Work is progressing on developing a national strategy and a consultation paper will be launched in September.