- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met (a) Benholm and Johnshaven, (b) Crathes, Drumoak and Durris, (c) Echt and Skene, (d) Glamis and Area, (e) Inveresk, (f) Kintore and District, (g) Kirriemuir, (h) Kirriemuir Landward East, (i) Mearns, (j) North Kincardine Rural, (k) the Royal Burgh of Forfar, (l) Stonehaven and District and (m) Westhill and Elrick Community Council; what was discussed, and when the cabinet secretary will next meet the community council.
Answer
In my capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, I can confirm that I have not met with the listed Community Councils and I currently have no plans in place to meet them.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 14 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many part-time forensic pathologists have been based in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.
Answer
The table below shows the number of part-time forensic pathologists based in Aberdeen in each of the last 10 years.
Year | Locum Forensic Pathologist | Trainee Forensic Pathologist |
2014 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 1 | 1 |
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how it will address the reported concerns that the proposed energy infrastructure consenting reforms may prioritise speed over thorough environmental assessments.
Answer
The proposed reforms are about making the determination process more efficient, not less robust. Environmental assessment standards will remain unchanged. Scottish Ministers will continue to determine each proposal on a case-by-case basis, following review of the application information, consultation responses and representations made by members of the public.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Leylodge Against Industrialisation.
Answer
In my capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, I can confirm that I have not met Leylodge Against Industrialisation.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 21 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy last met Deeside Against Pylons.
Answer
In my capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, I can confirm that I have not met Deeside Against Pylons.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen since April 2024.
Answer
COPFS has spent £19,485.37 on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen since April 2024.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists nationally since April 2024.
Answer
COPFS has spent £19,485.37 on locum forensic pathologists since April 2024.
Where forensic service providers in Scotland have instructed the use of a forensic pathology locum pathologist to provide assistance, for example to cover sick leave, the costs are not known but there has been no additional cost to COPFS.
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen in each year for the last 10 years.
Answer
COPFS has spent the following on locum forensic pathologists in Aberdeen in each of the last ten years:
Year | Cost |
2015-16 | 0 |
2016-17 | 0 |
2017-18 | 0 |
2018-19 | 0 |
2019-20 | 0 |
2020-21 | 0 |
2021-22 | £9,732.11 |
2022-23 | £17,832.11 |
2023-24 | £106,130.80 |
2024-25 (to date) | £19,485.37 |
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 15 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government how many post-mortem examinations have been conducted in Aberdeen in the last year.
Answer
There were 576 Crown-instructed post mortem examinations performed at the Aberdeen City Mortuary in Aberdeen during 2023-24:
View & Grant Examination | 1 Doctor Post Mortem | 2 Doctor Post Mortem | Total |
57 | 489 | 30 | 576 |
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Friday, 15 November 2024
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Current Status:
Answered by Dorothy Bain on 3 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to ensure the (a) timely and (b) accurate completion of post-mortem examinations in Aberdeen.
Answer
COPFS work closely with the mortuary team and locum pathologists to ensure that post mortem examinations taking place in Aberdeen are completed within the target turnaround time in the majority of cases. Regular performance updates are provided to COPFS and stakeholders work collaboratively to address any performance issues.
All post mortems are completed by experienced NHS consultant pathologists following the Royal College of Pathologist guidance and standards.