- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support is in place for people with long COVID.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2023
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 16 November 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 23 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what grant support Scottish Enterprise is currently providing to long-established manufacturing businesses in Scotland that are seeking to invest in, and grow, their operations in Scotland.
Answer
As this is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise I have asked their Chief Executive to respond to you directly.
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 08 November 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) not to recommend Kaftrio for funding on the NHS, and what impact it considers this decision could have on patients with cystic fibrosis.
Answer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is collaborating with the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) on a joint multiple technology appraisal (MTA) of cystic fibrosis (CF) medicines, including Kaftrio®. The NICE recommendations that were published on 3 November are draft and could change following the current consultation period.
Existing patients and new patients who are started on a CF medicine while the MTA is ongoing will continue to have access to the medicine after NICE and the SMC issue their final recommendations, irrespective of the outcome.
In addition, this week the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) extended the licence for Kaftrio and Kalydeco to include children aged two to five years old. This extension helps address the unmet needs of younger children with cystic fibrosis.
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 November 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce air pollution levels in urban towns such as Coatbridge.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to allocate more funding to local
authorities in its 2024-25 Budget to enable them to maintain and invest in
local services, including sport and leisure facilities.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 September 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Michael Matheson on 3 October 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the paramedic workforce, in light of reports that rest breaks are not being offered for those on shift.
Answer
All staff have the right to a rest break if they work more than 6 hours a day. I recognise the challenges this poses for ambulance crews and a protective measure has been put in place. Where they have passed their rest break window and/or been called out whilst on a rest break, a fully protected rest break should be offered to these staff.
Compliance with rights to rest breaks are matters for employers and I have been clear that all trade union partners need to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service to resolve any ongoing issues.
We continue to work with leaders across health, as well as hearing directly from trade unions to understand where the current pressures are, and what further actions can be taken to mitigate the impact on staff.
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 September 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 28 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the recent summit on tackling violence in schools.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 28 September 2023
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2023
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 6 September 2023
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated to local authorities from
its 2023-24 Budget to prevent the closure of local services in light of rising
energy and running costs, including to prevent the closure of swimming pools.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 6 September 2023
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Monday, 26 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Graeme Dey on 11 July 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether there are plans to raise the maximum threshold of income, which currently stands at £25,000 gross annual income, in order to qualify for the Student Awards Agency Scotland Part-time Fee Grant.
Answer
The Scottish Government is considering the income threshold for access to the Part-Time Fee Grant in light of the current changing financial landscape and the issues relating to individual earnings. This will form part of a wider review of student support for part-time learners, highlighted in the Initial Priorities paper of the Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education, Research and Skills, published on the 28 June.
- Asked by: Fulton MacGregor, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 01 June 2023
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Current Status:
Answered by Natalie Don on 9 June 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nursery sector regarding the current funding agreement.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that the views of the private, voluntary and childminding sector are heard and reflected in national policy. For example, the Scottish Government consulted on different funding models before the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) expansion to 1140 hours.
I hosted a meeting with sector representatives on Tuesday 18 April to hear about challenges and opportunities for the sector, and I will be undertaking a programme of engagement over the next few months.
Senior Scottish Government officials also engage regularly with the sector, including through the Childcare Sector Working Group and the National Childcare Providers Forum.
The Scottish Government and COSLA have engaged with providers as part of the work on the joint review of the process for setting Sustainable Rates in 2022-23. I will consider the findings of this review carefully when it reports this summer.