- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Monday, 11 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-06970 by Shona Robison on 15 March 2022, whether it will clarify what it means by “the regulations are not retrospective", in light of recent reports that the rules will apply to new builds and the recladding of existing ones.
Answer
Building regulations do not apply retrospectively to existing buildings. The regulations apply to new buildings, conversions and to existing buildings where building work is proposed. From 1 June 2022, if remediation is required following a Single Building Assessment, a building warrant will be required for replacement cladding systems (other than minor repairs) and require to meet the amended regulations.
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 07 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review its decision not to undertake an awareness-raising campaign for thrombosis.
Answer
The Scottish Government regularly reviews its plans for public awareness campaigns. We do not intend to run a public awareness campaign for deep vein thrombosis at this time.
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Lorna Slater on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether its high-level ambitions on nature, set out in its Programme for Government, Statement of Intent on Biodiversity, National Strategy for Economic Transformation and Draft National Planning Framework 4, that aim to tackle the nature and climate crises holistically, will be supported with new funding and delivery mechanisms in the Resource Spending Review.
Answer
We recognise that the high-level ambitions we have to tackle the twin nature and climate crises need to be supported with adequate funding. This is why we have already committed to invest an additional £500 million in the natural economy over the course of this Parliament. This includes £250 million on peatland restoration over the current decade, £65 Million on the new Nature Restoration Fund over the course of this Parliament, and £100 million to increase forestry planting,
£30 million to expand Scotland's national forests, and £20 million to increase nursery stocks. The Resource Spending Review will reflect these priorities.
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for improving radiologists' use of sarcoma guidelines.
Answer
The Scottish Sarcoma Network is tasked with looking at this issue more closely for the whole of Scotland, particularly regarding any educational shortfall that may exist. Additionally, every year the network analyses and reports the Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) for Sarcoma in Scotland, to identify areas for improvement and ensure quality of care and treatment for patients.
The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) enables all radiologists to work together, and scans indicating a suspicion of sarcoma can be discussed with a sarcoma specialist radiologist.
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Christina McKelvie on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made in relation to ensuring that former Hong Kong residents who resettle in Scotland are not subjected to racism or discrimination.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07510 on 19 April 2022. 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: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to improve healthcare professionals' awareness of sarcoma cancer, and how radiologists are being supported in the use of sarcoma guidelines.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07666 on 21 April 2022 and S6W-07667 and S6W-07669 answered on 26 April 2022. 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: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 March 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it has carried out with disabled people and their supporting organisations in relation to Spaces for People schemes.
Answer
Transport Scotland and Sustrans have worked with a number of organisations who represent disabled people. These include, the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS), The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), and Guide Dogs for the Blind. The input from these organisations was valuable in the development of guidance and support to local authorities to deliver their Spaces for People schemes.
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to use prophylactic treatments as a way to prevent COVID-19 in those at highest risk.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07532 on 19 April 2022. 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-questionsand-answers
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Friday, 01 April 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to change the way sarcoma incidence data counts the yearly number of sarcoma cases.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07664 on 19 April 2022. 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: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Thursday, 31 March 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 26 April 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) clinical pathways and (b) specialist clinics exist for the treatment of long COVID.
Answer
The identification, assessment and management of people with long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland is guided by the recommendations of an evidence-based UK-wide clinical guideline developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) and the Royal College of GPs (RCGP).
This is underpinned by the full range of NHS services – including primary care teams and community-based rehabilitation services with referrals to secondary care where necessary.