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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: S3W-18490

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 11 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to support the National Trust for Scotland in meeting its heritage obligations in the face of lower visitor numbers.

We will continue to support the National Trust for Scotland through Historic Scotland''s Historic Environment Grants Programme by providing funding to undertake quinquennial surveys of the trust''s main properties and to run a maintenance programme. In 2008-09, this funding will amount to £385,000. The trust are also entitled to apply for funding through the Historic Environment Grants Programme Building Repair Grants Scheme.

Question reference: S3W-18327

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 27 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive which organisations it will meet to discuss its plans for the Indian subcontinent as part of its International Development Policy.

Question reference: S3W-18059

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 20 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what support it will give to the music industry.

The Scottish Government is committed to the music industry which makes an important contribution to Scottish life and our economy and provides a wide range of support to the music industry throughout Scotland.

Its publicly funded agencies such as the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council provide funding and assistance to the industry. This includes supporting:

The Scottish Music Industry Association;

Showcasing and trade events such as Showcase Scotland, held during Celtic Connections, the World Music Expo, Tune Up and events in North America;

Working in partnership with the industry, for example in HI Arts and GoEVENTS, and supporting networking for example, Kerchoonz;

Creative, professional and business development with funding and advice, and

Skills and training, including for young people entering the industry, for example with the youth music initiative.

Homecoming will also present a lot of opportunities for our music industry, including a major celebration of Scottish music, from traditional to cutting edge, on St Andrew''s Day 2009.

Question reference: S3W-18060

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 20 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 8 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what funding is allocated to support the music industry and under what budget heading.

Question reference: S3W-18062

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 20 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Linda Fabiani on 5 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps Creative Scotland will take to give young people, especially from deprived areas, the chance to learn about Scotland’s cultural heritage and to participate in projects or programmes that will help to develop their artistic skills and understanding.

The government is committed to widening access to and participation in cultural activity to all groups and communities including young people and, in particular, those who experience deprivation and are under-represented in terms of cultural participation. It will be for Creative Scotland as the national development body for the arts and creativity to decide how best it can take forward this part of its remit to promote the enjoyment of arts and culture and develop talent. Creative Scotland will also work with partners such as local authorities, museums, galleries, libraries and heritage bodies to promote cultural heritage.

Question reference: S3W-18227

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive how it will assess whether the change in structure of the local enterprise network affects the Glasgow economy.

The reforms to Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are allowing them to focus on making an improved contribution to sustainable economic development both regionally and nationally. Scottish Enterprise is working closely with significant and high growth potential companies in Glasgow while the Business Gateway continues to provide support to those businesses serving predominantly local markets. Delivery of this latter role is now the responsibility of Glasgow City Council, as is the lead on local regeneration. Any associated impact of these changes on the Glasgow economy, should be positive.

Question reference: S3W-18213

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive how the funding that would previously have been allocated to Scottish Enterprise Glasgow has been spent in the current financial year.

Question reference: S3W-18215

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive what the impact is of the closure of Scottish Enterprise Glasgow.

Scottish Enterprise maintains, as before, a significant presence in Glasgow. The removal of the former local enterprise company structure has removed an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and enabled both Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to focus on delivering effective support to the key companies and sectors across Scotland, including in Glasgow.

The recent reforms to Scottish Enterprise have also resulted in local authorities, including Glasgow City Council, having an enhanced role in contributing to economic development at a local level.

Question reference: S3W-18214

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Jim Mather on 4 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the funding that would previously have been distributed by Scottish Enterprise Glasgow is less in the current financial year than in previous years.

Question reference: S3W-18020

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 20 November 2008
Current Status: Answered by Stewart Maxwell on 4 December 2008

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the strategic framework on violence against women will address the needs of women with no recourse to public funds.