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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for ��˿�� to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S2W-22369

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Hugh Henry on 30 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Her Majesty's Government in respect of implementing sections 25 to 29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990.

We have from time to time consulted the Department of Constitutional Affairs on their experience of implementing the equivalent rights of audience in England and Wales. In addition, the Office of Fair Trading was represented on the Scottish Executive’s Research Working Group on the Legal Services Market in Scotland and has been fully involved in the group’s discussions of this issue. The minutes of the Research Working Group’s meetings are available at:

Question reference: S2W-22358

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 16 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 30 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what consideration it has given to the report, Care 21: Exploring the Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland.

Question reference: S2W-22372

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 30 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in improving support to, and services for, young carers since the current Deputy Minister for Education and Young People and Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care were appointed.

Question reference: S2W-22370

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Hugh Henry on 30 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Law Society of Scotland in respect of implementing sections 25 to 29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990.

Question reference: S2W-22540

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 20 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the unutilised capacity of the Coupar Angus wastewater treatment works is accounted for by unused or derelict properties.

Question reference: S2W-22541

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 20 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the utilisation of the Coupar Angus wastewater treatment works is industrial.

Question reference: S2W-22539

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 20 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what capacity of the Coupar Angus wastewater treatment works is not utilised.

Question reference: S2W-22538

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 20 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what the capacity is of the Coupar Angus wastewater treatment works.

Question reference: S2W-22542

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 20 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Rhona Brankin on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the utilisation of the Coupar Angus wastewater treatment works is domestic.

Question reference: S2W-22407

Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for North Tayside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Current Status: Answered by Andy Kerr on 26 January 2006

To ask the Scottish Executive what risk assessment was carried out before the withdrawal of the schools BCG immunisation programme.

The decision to withdraw the schools BCG immunisation programme was recommended by the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). This advice was based on the latest scientific and epidemiological data.

Evidence indicates that those at high-risk will be identified and targeted by a selective programme. The change to the immunisation programme brings us into line with the World Health Organisation’s international guidelines, and we have met the criteria set by the World Health Organisation to make the change.