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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.

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Question reference: S4W-07103

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 23 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what the legislative basis is for assessing local planning authority performance against the planning performance framework.

Question reference: S4W-07102

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Current Status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 23 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what the purpose is of the planning performance framework.

Question reference: S4W-07143

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 11 May 2012
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 22 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what analysis has been done on the capacity for postgraduate study to contribute to its 2020 renewable energy target.

The Scottish Government is committed to skills investment in the energy sector and believes that postgraduate study will play an important role in equipping the sector to help deliver our 2020 renewable energy targets.

The Skills Investment Plan for the Energy Sector, published in March 2011 by Skills Development Scotland, highlights the main skills requirements for the energy sector in Scotland. The skills the renewables industry will need to meet our 2020 targets will come from the existing labour force, from modern apprenticeships, from technician-focused college courses and private sector courses as well as from undergraduate and postgraduate higher education courses.

Question reference: S4W-07144

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 11 May 2012
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 22 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive how many postgraduate places will be needed to develop the skills required for the delivery of its 2020 renewable energy target, broken down by discipline.

The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that we have the skills to capitalise on the opportunities that energy presents for jobs and growth in Scotland. We anticipate that the skills needed to meet the 2020 targets will come from the existing labour market supported by modern apprenticeships and college courses, as well as from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Under the Postgraduate Students’ Allowances Scheme the Scottish Government provides tuition fee support to Scottish domiciled and EU students. We will review eligible courses for academic year 2013-14 to ensure that they meet our economic priorities.

Question reference: S4O-01056

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to secure a visit to Scotland by Aung San Suu Kyi during her planned visit to the UK in June 2012.

Question reference: S4W-06873

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 8 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Stirling Council in relation to hosting Clans 2014.

The Scottish Government is represented on the Stirling 2014 Partner Group, established by Stirling Council to maximise the tourism, economic and legacy benefits of 2014 for Stirling. Delivery of a Clan 2014 event has been discussed by the Partner Group. Scottish Government and EventScotland officials have also met with Stirling Council to explore what support might be provided to develop this event.

Question reference: S4W-06874

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 8 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what role it is taking in the organisation of Clans 2014.

Question reference: S4W-06880

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 8 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what support it (a) has provided and (b) can provide to assist private sector creditors of the Gathering 2009 to recover any money due to them.

The Gathering 2009 Ltd was a private company that was neither established nor contracted by the government. The Scottish Government has every sympathy for the plight of the creditors affected by the liquidation of the Gathering 2009 Ltd. This was one of the principal reasons why the Scottish Government worked so hard to find a solution, once it became aware of the financial difficulties the company was facing. The Scottish Government’s Principal Accounting Officer has judged that it would not be appropriate for the Scottish Government to assume responsibility for the company’s debts.

Question reference: S4W-06879

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 8 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide a guarantee to private sector firms providing services to Clans 2014 that they will receive payment.

Question reference: S4W-06878

Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Current Status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 8 May 2012

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made on implementing the recommendations in the Public Audit Committee's report, The Gathering 2009, in relation to the organisation of Clans 2014.