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The Scottish Government, through Transport Scotland, has introduced a series of speed management measures in Springholm over recent years. These include the erection of vehicle activated speed limit reminder signs and speed indicator devices. It has also made significant investment on the A75 at Springholm with the introduction of a trial of innovative technology comprising two sets of reverse speed discrimination traffic signals through the village to manage driver behaviour. There are no plans to introduce traffic islands on the A75 at Springholm. Continual monitoring of speeds through the village has indicated that the speed management measures are continuing to show positive results in relation to speed reduction compared to prior to the measures being installed.

The Scottish Government published the evaluation of the A9 HGV speed limit pilot, following three full years of operation, on the Transport Scotland website in July 2018. The percentage of accidents involving HGVs on the sections of the A9 which were subject to the pilot fell and the wider performance of the A9 improved substantially when compared to the baseline period. While there are no current plans to increase the HGV speed limit on the A75 this will be re-examined once evidence becomes available. As such, the forthcoming Department For Transport 3-year evaluation of HGV speed increase in England and Wales will be critical to understanding the impact of the HGV speed limit change on driver behaviour, vehicle speeds, the economy, the environment and road safety.

I refer the member to my answer to the question S5W-26560 on 11 December 2019. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx

I refer the member to my answer to the question S5W-26560 on 11 December 2019. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx .

Statutory requirements for public notification of applications, consultation, the publication of additional information and the making of representations to which the member refers are given by the Electricity (Applications For Consent) Regulations 1990 ("the 1990 Regulations"), and the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 ("the 2017 Regulations"). Under these regulations, the legal responsibility for the publication of applications and informing the public of the procedures for making representations rests with the developer, not the Scottish Government. The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 require that an application website is maintained by the developer.

While not required by the regulations referred to above, the Scottish Government Energy Consents website has been established to provide increased transparency and facilitate public participation which goes beyond the requirements of the regulations. While there is no legal requirement for an auditor, we welcome all feedback on the effectiveness of the website from any source.

During a consultation process relating to an application under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, we endeavour to publish substantive information received from the applicant or consultees in a timeframe which allows members of the public an opportunity to make representations prior to the decision. Confidential information in relation to the breeding locations of protected species is not published where it could place individuals or the wider population at risk. Personal information is redacted where necessary in order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations.

Statutory timescales for responses from consultees are set out in the 1990 Regulations and the 2017 Regulations. The Scottish Government may publish updates on the Energy Consents website during a consultation where it is appropriate to do so and depending on the circumstances of each case. The Scottish Government replies to all queries from members of the public requesting updates on applications. We aim to respond by the deadlines required by the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

The Programme for Government commitment (published in September 2019) said that we would develop proposals for a new medical school. The scoping work has now commenced.

I refer the member to the answer to the question S5W-19158 on 6 November 2018.

Health Boards and third sector partners received funding of around £1.4m in 2018-19 for breastfeeding projects and clinical quality improvement initiatives, aimed at improving the breastfeeding experience for women across Scotland.

The projects within maternity, neonatal and community settings include improving support for breastfeeding mothers through peer support programmes, staff training, improved access to equipment and a national campaign to positively influence attitudes to breastfeeding.

An additional investment, of around £500k, was provided for initiatives, such as development of eLearning, targeted digital parent information, Unicef UK BFI accreditation and the expansion of Scotland’s Donor Milk Bank.

The majority of these investments have been carried forward into 2019-20, since the projects were designed to extend over two to three years.

In 2018-2019 NHSScotland spent £499,404.61 on reflux medications for babies under six months old. This amount relates to community dispensing only.

(Source: ISD Scotland)

In 2018-2019 NHS Scotland spent £35,258.38 on prescription formula for babies under six months old. This amount relates to community dispensing only.

(Source: ISD Scotland)

For data relating to a) the number of hen harrier nests on RSPB and non-RSPB nature reserves from 2011 – 2017, I refer the Member to the answer to questions S5W-20621 and S5W-13124 on 8 January 2019 and 18 December 2017, respectively. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx

The RSPB has provided the following information for hen harriers on its reserves in 2018. The RSPB now only collects data on Apparently Occupied Territories (AOTs) on their reserves on Orkney and at Forsinard. AOTs are likely to show lower success rates as not all territories will actually reach the nesting stage. The RSPB is able to provide nest data for their reserves in other areas.