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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: S1W-12165

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 21 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Susan Deacon on 4 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it will require of each health board to identify the action boards are taking to tackle homelessness and address inequalities, as outlined on page 20 of Our National Health - A Plan for Action, a Plan for Change.

Question reference: S1W-12156

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Susan Deacon on 4 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what additional resources it will provide to Glasgow, Lothian, Lanark and Argyll and Clyde Ambulance Services to ensure that they reach their 999 response time targets.

The Scottish Ambulance Service is funded to provide services across Scotland. This year's allocation is £94.3 million - up by £4.1 million on last year.

The allocation includes £500,000 specifically for 20 more front-line staff in Glasgow and a further £485,000 to train 75 more paramedics across Scotland.

Areas round Glasgow will benefit from deployment of extra front-line staff in the city. In addition, the Scottish Ambulance Service regularly reviews performance in all health board areas to ensure that it is providing the services people need.

Question reference: S1W-12066

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Friday, 15 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Susan Deacon on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it will take to ensure the prudent use of antibiotics in order to maximise their effectiveness for patients.

The need for concerted action in this area was highlighted in the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology's Report Resistance to Antibiotics and other Microbial Agent. In response, the UK Government gave a commitment to develop a comprehensive UK Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy and in line with this, a UK strategy document was issued earlier this year.

In order to provide further focus on action in Scotland, a draft Action Plan for Scotland was issued for consultation at the same time. This covers three key inter-related elements namely surveillance, prudent antimicrobial use in human, animal and agricultural practice, and infection control. The Action Plan is currently being reviewed in the light of the comments received as part of this exercise and a revised version will be issued to a wide range of interests in due course.

Also, in December 1999, as the first phase of an education campaign, the Executive launched publicity materials to further raise awareness of this issue. These included posters and leaflets that were circulated widely to GP practices, dental practitioners and pharmacists to help bring the issue to the attention of the general public. On 20 December this year, this message was reinforced at a press conference to increase public awareness of the problem.

The Scottish Executive Health Department is advised in this area by the Advisory Group on Infection. The Advisory Group has set up a sub-group on Hospital Acquired Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, which is currently considering a framework for antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems in Scotland.

Question reference: S1W-12146

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive whether Inverness will be included in the recently announced review of Scotland's cities.

Question reference: S1W-12145

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what prompted its decision to launch a ministerial led review of Scotland's cities.

Question reference: S1W-12144

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what the role and remit of the Deputy Minister for Finance and Local Government is in relation to the recently announced review of Scotland's cities.

Question reference: S1W-12148

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what financial resources will be made available to carry out the recently announced review of Scotland's cities.

Question reference: S1W-12149

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects the outcome of the recently announced review of Scotland's cities to be presented to the Parliament.

Question reference: S1W-12130

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Wendy Alexander on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to reduce long-term unemployment in males aged 50-64 and females aged 50-59.

Question reference: S1W-12147

Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 December 2000
Current Status: Answered by Peter Peacock on 3 January 2001

To ask the Scottish Executive which of the Parliament's committees it intends to invite to participate in the recently announced review of Scotland's cities.