- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 27 January 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 10 February 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its position on treating myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) as a neurological disorder, what it is doing to address the absence of NHS neurology services in Scotland for people with ME.
Answer
The diagnosis and care of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is largely managed and coordinated by primary care, as people with ME/CFS experience a wide spectrum of symptoms and commonly require input from clinicians from a variety of specialisms. This can include referral to consultant-led care within neurological services where appropriate.
People living with ME/CFS who need assessment or provision of care by a consultant or other professional can access this after an appropriate GP referral. Individuals can be referred to any further services as required for investigation, management and support, including within neurological services.
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 06 February 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2023
To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on the hospitality and tourism sectors of a ban on advertising alcohol products.
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Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2023
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 02 February 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how its budget settlement for local authorities will support the future delivery of quality public services.
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Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2023
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 12 January 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Maree Todd on 24 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) a neurological disease, and that it should be treated as such.
Answer
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a neurological condition as classified by the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The ICD code for ME/CFS is G93.32, categorising it within disorders of the nervous system. As such this condition is covered by the Scottish Government’s Neurological care and support - framework for action 2020-2025 .
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 January 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 19 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government when the final design for the dualling of the A9 Perth to Inverness road between the Pass of Birnam and the Tay Crossing will be published.
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Taken in the Chamber on 19 January 2023
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 December 2022
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 12 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what impact its draft Budget for 2023-24 will have on schools.
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Taken in the Chamber on 12 January 2023
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 22 December 2022
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to review the legislation on licensing of short-term let accommodation, in light of the reported unintended consequences for existing providers that have emerged.
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Taken in the Chamber on 22 December 2022
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 29 November 2022
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Current Status:
Answered by Lorna Slater on 9 December 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what due diligence was done into the financial health of Recycling Technologies prior to a reported award of £1.7 million in public funds from Zero Waste Scotland in 2018.
Answer
I am aware that Recycling Technologies Ltd. and Group Plc, which are involved in the Scottish recycling project, Project Beacon, have recently gone into administration.
Zero Waste Scotland awarded Recycling Technologies £1 million on 24 August 2017 as part of the Circular Economy Investment Fund. There is a two-stage application process for this Fund. Each stage includes financial due diligence including a credit check at stage 1 and commercial review at stage 2.
Given the ongoing administration process, it would be inappropriate to comment further on this matter at this stage.
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 December 2022
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2022
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that NHS boards comply with public procurement rules in relation to the purchase and operation of specialist medical equipment.
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Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2022
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 05 December 2022
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2022
To ask Scottish Government what its response is to comments from the Auditor General that it underspent its budget by £2 billion in the financial year 2021-22.
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Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2022