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It is not possible to provide an answer to the question as presented.  The numbers of items dispensed in Scotland for BNF chapters 2 - cardiovascular system and 3 - respiratory system for 2019-20 will take in a range of drugs not related to the conditions in question, similarly these may not take in all relevant medicines for these conditions.

There are more GPs per 100,000 population in Scotland than the rest of the UK, with 94 for every 100,000 people (Sept-20), compared with 76 per 100,000 people in England (Dec-20), 71 in Wales (June-20) and 72 in Northern Ireland (Mar-20).

The table showing the number of homes for social rent, other affordable rent and affordable home ownership delivered from April 2007 to end September 2020 by local authority area has been placed in SPICe under BIB number 62269.

The next set of quarterly affordable housing statistics (October to December 2020) are due to be published on 23 March 2021 as part of the Housing Statistics Quarterly Update.

The table showing (a) the number of council homes delivered from April 2009 to end September 2020 by local authority area, has been placed in SPICe under BIB number 62289.

The current council house delivery programme did not begin until 2009-10. Published figures relating to council house delivery between 2007-08 and 2008-09 indicate that 364 new build council homes were completed. However, these homes did not receive funding from the Scottish Government. Specific local authority area, detail regarding these homes, can be found in the table Local Authority Starts and Completions under the following link:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-statistics-for-scotland-new-house-building/

The vast majority of the council homes delivered through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme from 2009 are for social rent, with 32 delivered for shared equity over that period.

The table showing (b) the number of housing association homes delivered since April 2007 to end September 2020 by local authority area, has been placed in SPICe under BIB number 62289.

Housing Association homes delivered through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme include homes for; social rent, shared equity and mid-market rent.

The next set of quarterly affordable housing statistics (October to December 2020) are due to be published on the 23rd of March 2021 as part of the Housing Statistics Quarterly Update.

Official statistics on the delivery of affordable homes can be found at:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-statistics-scotland-quarterly-update/

The following is a link to the Affordable Housing excel tables:

https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-statistics-for-scotland-new-house-building/

The following table shows the number of affordable homes delivered in each year and a comparison of affordable homes delivered for Scotland, England and Wales as a rate per 10,000 population. Numbers of homes include new build, off the shelf purchases and rehabilitations.

NHS Lothian have now received the final validation reports for the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People remedial works and they are all satisfactory.

I am therefore pleased to confirm that NHS Lothian will proceed with the migration of outpatients in the week commencing 22 March, this migration plan has been designed in collaboration with the support of medical, nursing and support services such as Laboratories, Radiology and Theatres.

This is the final phase of the plan and from that date, all relevant clinical services will be delivered from the new hospital.

I want to record my thanks to all those involved in delivering a project that has resulted in a safe hospital for the patients, families and staff of NHS Lothian.

In each year since 2016-17, Scottish spending per person on enterprise and economic development has been higher than that in England and Wales. The following table the latest figures, taken from HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis publication.

Spend per person on enterprise and economic development (£)

The Scottish Government has today published its Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy for consultation. The consultation will run until 30 April and can be accessed at https://consult.gov.scot/energy-and-climate-change-directorate/heat-in-buildings-strategy/

This draft Heat in Buildings Strategy updates the 2018 Energy Efficient Scotland Route Map and the 2015 Heat Policy Statement. It expands on the policies and proposals set out in the Buildings chapter of our Climate Change Plan Update, published in December 2020, and sets out the action needed to reduce emissions from our homes and buildings to zero by 2045 and to eliminate poor energy efficiency as a driver of fuel poverty.

Alongside the draft Heat in Buildings Strategy we are consulting on a New Build Heat Standard, Scottish skills requirements for heat and energy efficiency, and the future development of the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.

Kevin Stewart and I have also written to the Conveners of the Local Government and Communities and the Economy, Energy and Fair Work committees. The Government looks forward to engaging with all interested parties on this important issue.

The Scottish Government have committed an additional £791.9 million in COVID related funding to support local authority services, including the estimated consequentials of £90 million for a lost income scheme. The following table includes £607.1 million of that funding with local authorities receiving their fair share of a further £184.8 million which is currently undistributed but will be allocated following parliamentary approval.

Fair Start Scotland (FSS) is Scotland’s flagship devolved employability support service, which helps those further removed from the labour market to find and stay in work.

Today we have published the second Fair Start Scotland Annual Report. It gives an overview of progress throughout 2019-20, highlighting how the service has matured in the last year, including improvements in building effective local partnerships to deliver support successfully to a broader range of participants. It is available from SPICe at SG/2020/245.

We are also publishing Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Report 3: Overview of year 2. This is the third FSS evaluation report, and details the research that supports the second year of service delivery up to 31 March 2020. The report includes findings from a telephone survey of over 1000 participants; local area case studies; feedback from the Scottish Government Social Security Experience Panel and analysis of management information on participants’ outcomes. The report will be available on the Scottish Government website at: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781800042322

The Annual Report and evaluation findings demonstrate how Fair Start Scotland continues to make a difference to participants, employers and communities, whilst also highlighting the challenges we face in the coming year from the economic impacts of Covid-19 and forthcoming EU Exit.

These challenges are likely to have a profound and lasting impact on FSS delivery and our ambitions. As I reported in September, it is unlikely that we will to meet our ambition to support 38,000 people by 31 March 2021. However, we will continue to work with FSS Service Providers and partners to promote the service, ensuring that those who are eligible and would benefit from Fair Start Scotland support, are able to do so.

Through our “test and learn” approach we will continue to make improvements to the service, working closely with our partners and participants to ensure they continue to receive a quality, tailored service with dignity and respect at the centre of their support.

I announced in July that we will extend Fair Start Scotland for a further two years until 31 March 2023, as part of our COVID-19 economic recovery plans. By continuing to invest in this service, we will allow more people to participate and ensure support is in place for those who need it most.

We will continue to focus on working in partnership with local government and the third sector, to deliver our ambition that no one is left behind. This will help us to realise our vision for locally integrated and flexible employability support, that both delivers for individuals and provides value for money.