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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: S6W-05590

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 28 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government further to the answer to question S6W-04410 by Clare Haughey on 3 December 2021, whether it will provide an update on its position regarding issuing an apology to people affected by forced adoption.

The Scottish Government believes that listening to as broad a range as possible of people affected by these practices will help us to understand what support and action may be needed.

That is why we published a dedicated webpage and questionnaire on 26 January, to invite views from women and families affected by historical adoption practices, who may also wish to take the opportunity to shape next steps. The information we receive will help us to continue to explore how those affected can best be supported with a view to continuing a collaborative approach as we progress with this matter.

We have also introduced a dedicated helpline in collaboration with Health in Mind for individuals who would like to be supported to make their contribution.

Question reference: S6W-05696

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual salary will be for the role of the new Chief Operating Officer of ScotRail.

The salary information relating to the Chief Operating Officer appointment is personally confidential information pertaining to an employee of Abellio ScotRail Ltd.

Once the Chief Operating Officer becomes a public sector employee and in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual, details of the Chief Operating Officer’s remuneration will be published in due course within Scottish Rail Holdings’ year end accounts. These accounts will be published on Transport Scotland’s website once audited and laid before Parliament.

Question reference: S6W-05697

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual salary is for the role of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings.

Question reference: S6W-05698

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual salary is for the role of Managing Director of Scotland’s Railway.

Question reference: S6W-05699

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what criteria and factors were taken into consideration during the recruitment process for the new Chief Operating Officer of ScotRail.

Question reference: S6W-05695

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 13 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what criteria and factors were taken into consideration when appointing the Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings.

Question reference: S6O-00703

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 February 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve bus services in the west of Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-05586

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 24 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual staffing numbers for Transport Scotland have been in each year since 2011, broken down by (a) full-time equivalent positions, (b) head count and (c) seasonal workers.

Transport Scotland Staff Numbers Since 2011
Year	(a) FTE	(b) Head Count	(c)Seasonal Worker
2011	*	403	0
2012	*	382	0
2013	*	380	0
2014	*	401	0
2015	*	404	0
2016	375.7	389	0
2017	379.8	394	0
2018	385.8	398	0
2019	427.5	443	0
2020	462.2	479	0
2021	482	497	0

Please see information in regards to reference S6W-05586 . Attached is the figures as requested since 2011 and broken down by (A) FTE (B) Headcount and (C) Seasonal workers. Transport Scotland as an organisation do not have Seasonal Workers and this is the reason for the nil response. Please note , in relation to the Q for (A) FTE, we can only provide FTE figures for the period 2016-2021. FTE figures prior to 2016 are not available, hence why the “ * ” response shows in some parts of that section. This is due to the way that FTE information was collated at that time, as it has been cleansed as per our data retention policy.

Question reference: S6W-05583

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 24 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual staffing numbers for CalMac have been in each year since 2011, broken down by (a) full-time equivalent positions, (b) head count and (c) seasonal workers.

Question reference: S6W-05585

Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 24 January 2022

To ask the Scottish Government what the annual staffing numbers for ScotRail have been in each year since 2011, broken down by (a) full-time equivalent positions, (b) head count and (c) seasonal workers.