- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 28 August 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13362 by John Swinney on 9 June 2008, what the particular responsibilities are of its most recently appointed Special Adviser and how these relate to those of Kevin Pringle and Stephen Noon.
Answer
I refer the member to the question S3W-15385 answered on 3 September 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that all local authorities take account of sections 15, 16 and 17 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and what the reasons are for its position on the matter.
Answer
Sections 15 to 17 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 would place a duty on local authorities to ensure that the political balance on council committees reflects the political balance on the council itself. These sections have not been fully brought into force in Scotland, primarily because successive administrations have wished the issue to be addressed on a voluntary basis rather than by the imposition of a statutory duty on councils.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what due diligence has been undertaken in deciding which organisations representing the Muslim community should receive Scottish Government funding.
Answer
All funding applications are scrutinised and are considered for their match with government priorities and assessed for their value for money. All applications from organisations, including those representing the Muslim community, are subject to these procedures.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list those organisations representing the Muslim community that have received Scottish Government grants since May 2007, also showing the value of grants received.
Answer
The Scottish Government has provided funding to the following organisations representing the Muslim community since May 2007:
| Organisation | Project funded | Financial Period | Amount |
| Amina | Helpline development project > | 2007-08 | £96,382 |
| Prevention, Protection and Provision Project > | 2007-08 | £31,845 |
| Counselling and support service to Muslim families | 2008-11 | £126,000 |
| Helpline development project > | 2008-11 | £318,935 |
| Prevention, Protection and Provision Project | 2008-11 | £270,293 |
| Total: | £843,455 |
| Council of British Pakistanis (Scotland) | Democratic Participation Project | 2007-08 | £29,100 |
| 2008-09 | £12,125 |
| Total: | £41,225 |
| YCSA (Youth Counselling Services Agency) | Glasgow Counselling Project | 2007-08 | £36,175 |
| Ayrshire project with Chinese school children | 2007-08 | £17,660 |
| Young Muslim''s Conference | 2007-08 | £20,000 |
| Youth/Faith Exploration Services | 2008-11 | £190,000 |
| Total: | £263,835 |
| Islamic Society of Britain | Eid on the Drive 2007 | 2007-08 | £15,000 |
| Total: | £15,000 |
| Scottish Islamic Foundation | IslamFest | 2007-08 | £200,000 |
| Set up costs | 2007-08 | £10,152 |
| Training costs | 2007-08 | £5,600 |
| Empowering Youth: Future Leaders | 2008-11 | £190,000 |
| Total: | £405,752 |
In addition, we have funded organisations which support multi-cultural community engagement and inter-faith dialogue. These initiatives have a positive impact for all communities in Scotland, including the Muslim community.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive which organisations representing the Muslim community have met the First Minister in an official capacity since May 2007.
Answer
The following organisations representing the Muslim community have met the First Minister in an official capacity since May 2007:
| Date | Organisation/attendees/organiser | Nature of Meeting |
| 03-06-07 | Pakistan Welfare Trust | Guest of honour at 20th Annual Dinner |
| 31-07-07 | Muslim community representatives including: · Glasgow Central Mosque · Edinburgh Central Mosque · Dundee Central Mosque · Al-Furqan Mosque, Glasgow · Muslim Council of Scotland · Muslim Council of Britain · Muslim Association of Britain · Islamic Society of Britain · UK Islamic Mission · AMINA · Radio Ramadan Edinburgh · YCSA | Reception at Bute House |
| 14-08-07 | AWAZ | 2007 Azaadi Award Show (Pakistan Independence Day Celebration) |
| 18-10-07 | Muslim community representatives: the Scottish Government does not hold the guest list for this event. | End of Ramadan Lunch, Scottish Parliament |
| 31-10-07 | Consulate of Pakistan | Meeting with Shah Jamal |
| 01-11-07 | Scotland''s for Peace | Signing Scotland''s for Peace ˜Covenant for Peace'' Book |
| 11-12-07 | Glasgow Central Mosque | Dinner |
| 17-01-08 | Islamic Finance Council | To discuss what the Scottish Government could do to help Scottish Muslims acquire the Shari''a compliant financial services they require and a proposal to develop and co-ordinate Islamic investment. |
| 30-01-08 | Scottish Islamic Foundation | To discuss IslamFest |
| 21-02-08 | Bashir Maan | Launch of Bashir Maan''s book The Thistle and the Crescent (as MSP) |
| 08-05-08 | Pakistan Welfare Trust | Photo call |
| 01-06-08 | Pakistan Welfare Trust | 21st Annual Dinner |
| 26-06-08 | Scottish Islamic Foundation | Launch |
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what reports have been produced by the Council of Economic Advisers and to whom they are available.
Answer
The first annual report of the Council of Economic Advisers will be published by the end of the year.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive which organisations representing the Muslim community have requested a meeting with the First Minister since May 2007.
Answer
The First Minister receives numerous requests and invitations and endeavours to meet with as many organisations representing Scottish communities as possible. In relation to Scotland''s Muslim community these have included approaches from organisations as varied as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association; Association of Poetry & Music; BSA; Consulate of Pakistan; Glasgow Central Mosque; IADD; Islam Channel; IslamExpo; Islamic Finance Council; Islamic Human Rights Association; Pakistan Welfare Trust; Pakistan Society; Scotland''s for Peace; Scottish Islamic Foundation; Scottish Provosts'' Association, and Shi''a Muslim Schools. A list of organisations representing the Muslim community which he has met is contained in the response to answer to question S3W-15007 on 3 September 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 14 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide details of all meetings between cabinet ministers and the Scottish Islamic Foundation since May 2007, including the location and those (a) present and (b) observing.
Answer
The Scottish Islamic Foundation was constituted in January 2008 and formally launched in June 2008. Since January 2008 Cabinet Secretaries and ministers have met the Scottish Islamic Foundation on the following occasions:
| Date | Location | In Attendance |
| 17-01-08 | Scottish Parliament | Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture |
| Osama Saeed, Scottish Islamic Foundation. |
| Humza Yousaf, Scottish Islamic Foundation |
| Mohammed Sawalha, IslamExpo |
| Ismail Patel, IslamExpo |
| Anas Altikriti, IslamExpo |
| Officials from the Scottish Government. |
| 30-01-08 | Scottish Parliament | First Minister |
| Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture |
| Osama Saeed, Scottish Islamic Foundation. |
| Humza Yousaf, Scottish Islamic Foundation. |
| Officials from the Scottish Government. |
| 26-6-08 | Dynamic Earth | This was the launch event for the Scottish Islamic Foundation. The Scottish Government does not hold an extensive guest list for this event but speeches were made by: · The First Minister · Annabel Goldie, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. · Nichol Stephen, Liberal Democratic Party. · Pauline MacNeill, Scottish Labour Party. · His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O''Brien. · Rami Ousta, BEMIS · Osama Saeed, Scottish Islamic Foundation |
| 22-07-08 | Al Furqan Masjid Mosque & Islamic Centre | Cabinet Secretary for Justice |
| Allan Burnett, Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland |
| Alan Miller Scottish Human Rights Commission |
| Amar Shakoor Strathclyde Police Muslim Association |
| Bashir Maan, President, Glasgow Central Mosque. |
| Humza Yousaf Scottish Islamic Foundation |
| Officials from the Scottish Government. |
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Maxwell on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding has been allocated under the Race, Religion and Refugee Integration Funding Stream 2008-11, broken down by organisation, and which organisations were unsuccessful in their applications for funding under the stream.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-15060 on 6 August 2008, which provides an allocation total and a breakdown of all organisations which were successful under the Race, Religion and Refugee Integration Fund.
The Scottish Government does not routinely make public lists of organisations which were unsuccessful under a funding stream, since it may affect an organisation''s standing and ability to secure funding from other sources in the future.
All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.
- Asked by: George Foulkes, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 July 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Maxwell on 3 September 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has received any complaints about anti-police statements made at the Weaving the Tartan conference on 5 August 2007.
Answer
No complaints have been received by the Scottish Government about any alleged statements made at the Weaving the Tartan conference on 5 August, 2007.
