- Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the expert research that was commissioned to advise on the establishment of a Peace Institute.
Answer
An independent report was commissioned by the Scottish Government earlier this year to advise on the establishment of a Peace Institute. Ministers are actively considering the contents of the report, which will be made available when a timetable of work has been agreed.
- Asked by: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 11 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has met with former members of the Hong Kong community in Scotland to gain knowledge and understanding of their experiences since resettling in Scotland.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on 21 November 2022 which is 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: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 11 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the number of any former Hong Kong residents who have resettled in Scotland and may have been targeted by the Chinese police service, which is reportedly operating in Glasgow.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on 21 November 2022 which is 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: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 11 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Chinese Consulate regarding the reported existence of a branch of the Chinese police service in Glasgow.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on 21 November 2022 which is 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: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 11 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure that former Hong Kong residents who have resettled in Glasgow feel safe and protected, in light of the reported existence of a branch of the Chinese police service in the city.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on 21 November 2022 which is 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: Willie Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Friday, 11 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the number of any attacks that have taken place in Scotland on former Hong Kong residents who have resettled in Scotland by members of the Chinese Communist Party.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-12089 on 21 November 2022 which is 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: Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 10 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-11056 by Mairi Gougeon on 30 September 2022, what number of each type of vessel is fitted with the specified capability.
Answer
The previous answer detailed the percentage of vessels fitted with the specified capability, this has been amended to include the number of vessels.
| | Vessel Monitoring System | Electronic Logbook | Remote electronic monitoring system (minimum of GPS and sensor/s) | Total number of vessels |
Over 12 m Pelagic | 100% | 100% | 0% | 20 |
Over 12m Scallop Dredge | 100% | 100% | 98% (53 vessels) | 54 |
Over 12m Demersal | 100% | 100% | 0% | 92 |
12m & Under | 0% | 0% | 3% (43 vessels) | 1706 |
| | Vessel Monitoring System | Electronic Logbook | Remote electronic monitoring system (minimum of GPS and sensor/s) | Number of vessels |
Over 12 m Pelagic | 100% | 100% | 0% | ? |
Over 12m Scallop Dredge | 100% | 100% | 98% | 53 |
Over 12m Demersal | 100% | 100% | 0% | ? |
12m & Under | 0% | 0% | 3% | 43 |
- Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when the report of the independent review group regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute will be published, and, if it is already published, when it will respond to its findings.
Answer
The independent report commissioned by the Scottish Government earlier this year is actively being considered by Ministers. Our priority is to ensure our offer compliments peace work already underway in Scotland and internationally and the report will be made available once a timetable of work has been agreed.
- Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the findings of the Cats Protection’s, Cats and Their Stats (CATS) Report Scotland 2022, that “32% of all Scottish cat owners expressed considerable concern over being able to afford bills and other living costs over the next 12 months due to price increases”.
Answer
The Scottish Government recognises that the current cost of living crisis families are having to make difficult decisions. It is of course very upsetting when anyone has to give up a pet they dearly love. There are numerous charities who can help and I would encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulties to reach out for advice and where possible for support.
The Scottish SPCA Pet Aid scheme aims to provide essential food supplies for animals through a network of food banks across most of Scotland. Concerned owners looking for help and advice can contact the SSPCA, in confidence, via their helpline on 03000 999 999 or can visit their website to find out more details of their Pet Aid scheme ( Pet Aid | SSPCA (scottishspca.org) )
- Asked by: Russell Findlay, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 09 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Keith Brown on 21 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any significant case review into the murder of Esther Brown, as referred to by the First Minister in the Scottish Parliament on 18 November 2021.
Answer
If a person managed under Scotland’s Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) commits a further offence which results in the serious harm of another person, a Significant Case Review (SCR) must be undertaken. This SCR process is designed to examine the actions or processes employed by the agencies involved to ensure that all reasonable steps had been undertaken to minimise risk and to capture any learning.
I can confirm that in this case it is the Glasgow MAPPA Strategic Oversight Group (SOG) who are responsible for ensuring that an SCR is carried out. I understand that the report commissioned by the SOG is entering its final stages. There is a necessary process of factual accuracy checking and consideration of comments from all relevant partner agencies prior to a final report being presented by the independent reviewer. The report will then be formally considered by the Glasgow SOG and their Chief Officers Group.
We are unable to comment in any more detail as to timing or content at this time as this is a report commissioned and overseen by the Glasgow SOG.
Once published, we will carefully consider, along with our MAPPA partners, any review recommendations at organisational and national level.