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Written Answers Wednesday 7 February 2018 SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Constitution and External Affairs Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what the impact has been of locating its Dublin trade hub within the British Embassy. (S5O-1762) Keith Brown: The Dublin Hub has successfully created and strengthened relationships in areas such as culture, business and trade, and government between Scotland and Ireland. The Hub promotes a modern and progressive Scotland as an attractive place to live, work, study and invest. Scottish Government will continue to assess the specific character of the markets in which it operates, and decide on that basis on the best location for its representatives in country. Our experience in Dublin has been that the location of our Hub in the Embassy has advantages and disadvantages. Operating off an embassy platform allowed the Hub to establish itself quickly and operate at comparatively low cost. Operating as a part of the UK wide platform confers diplomatic status enabling easier access to Irish government structures and buildings. However, given the nature of the property, access to the Embassy is constrained by security considerations, which tends to limit operational scope and flexibility. Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on the impact of Brexit on Scotland's finances, in light of the recent analysis by the UK Government, which reportedly suggests that, regardless of the terms of departure, Brexit will have a negative impact across all sectors. (S5O-1773) John Swinney: The Scottish Government published Scotland’s Place in Europe: People, Jobs and Investment on 15 January 2018 which assesses the implications for Scotland’s economy if the UK exits the European Union. The analysis in this document indicates that a hard Brexit could lead to a loss of up to 8.5% of GDP (or £12.7bn in 2016 terms) in Scotland by 2030 – equivalent to £2,300 per individual. Such an adverse shock to our economic performance would reduce tax revenues, and in turn the funding available for public services. For example separate analysis published in August 2016 and based on UK wide research provides an illustrative estimate that resources for public spending could be up to £3.7 billion a year lower under a “hard Brexit”. Outside of the EU, continued membership of the European Single Market and Customs Union is the least worst option for Scotland and the rest of the UK. As we move into the crucial second phase of the negotiations, it is time for the UK Government to start putting jobs and living standards first. Economy Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on the Ayrshire economy, particularly the hospitality sector, of the UK leaving the EU. (S5O-1760) Paul Wheelhouse: The Scottish Government has clearly set out the implications of Brexit and the impact that leaving the single market and customs union will have on Scotland’s visitor economy. Our rural communities, such as Ayrshire, depend on workers from the EU across a range of sectors and, of the 200,000 jobs provided by hospitality and tourism, right across Scotland, more than 21,000 of those are currently held by non-UK EU nationals. We strongly advocate that Scotland is, and continues to be, an outward-looking, welcoming and open nation, enjoying the benefits of freedom of movement to ensure we recruit and retain the talent and skills the sector needs and to maintain our current open skies agreements and visa-free European travel. Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to end unpaid work trials. (S5O-1761) Jamie Hepburn: The Scottish Government opposes the use of unpaid work trials and is concerned about how the Department for Work and Pensions is promoting them through Jobcentre Plus. If a trial period is offered, then this should be paid whether this leads to permanent employment or not. Whilst employment law is reserved to Westminster, we are using all levers at our disposal to promote Fair Work and to tackle worker exploitation. Initiatives such as the Scottish Business Pledge, encouraging the payment of at least the real Living Wage, and supporting strong industrial relations, are making a real difference to workers throughout the country. John Scott (Ayr) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support Scottish exports to international markets. (S5O-1763) Keith Brown: Scotland’s international exports (excluding oil and gas) increased by £460 million to £29.8 billion in 2016. Whilst it is encouraging to see international exports continue to increase the Scottish Government recognises that more must be done to improve Scotland’s export performance and is committed to enabling more businesses to export. We have established a Trade Board, we are taking forward the First Minister's Four Point Plan, including, continuing to enhance SDI's presence in Europe and establishing new international hubs in Berlin and Paris in addition to those in London and Dublin. We have recently appointed four Trade Envoys to champion Scottish interests at home and abroad. We are providing up to £400K to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce for five local/regional Export Partnership pilots across Scotland to support SMEs. The Enterprise and Skills review has committed to developing an enhanced and more focused international presence which will improve Scotland’s international visibility and promote opportunities for Scottish businesses. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how many apprentices were employed by Carillion in Scotland, broken down by (a) trade and (b) construction project, and how many have secured alternative employment. Holding answer issued: 5 February 2018 (S5W-13983) Keith Brown: The Scottish Government is working with the Construction Industry Training Board, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and other partners to support the 128 apprentices identified as being employed by Carillion. All of these apprentices were following the General Construction Operative framework and were deployed in groundwork activities on construction sites within the Glasgow area. To date, 28 have secured employment, another 26 are about to complete their apprenticeship and the remaining 74 are being supported to complete their MA. All 74 apprentices are being case managed by Career Information Advice and Guidance staff in SDS. The wider impact of Carillion’s liquidation is both complex and continues to evolve. We are undertaking further investigations, as well as monitoring the situation and are ready to respond to the needs of the apprentices affected. Peter Chapman (North East Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on ending the use of peat in horticultural products. (S5W-14075) Roseanna Cunningham: The use of peat in horticulture is a global issue requiring action at the international level to address sourcing and usage by the public and industry. The Scottish Government has offered its support to industry-led work to phase out such use. This issue was considered by the National Peatland Group at its last meeting and it will continue to consider how it can support phasing out the use of peat in horticulture as part of its ongoing work programme. Scottish Planning Policy confirms that planning authorities should use their development plans to protect peatlands and only allow commercial extraction in exceptional circumstances. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Green Party): To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in establishing an advisory group to consider fiscal and other measures to reduce waste and boost the circular economy, as mentioned in its Programme for Government 2017- 18. (S5W-14110) Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government is developing a shortlist of experts who will be invited to sit on the panel. We plan to announce the Chair shortly along with details of what the panel will be asked to consider, with disposable cups and plastic straws being early priorities. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Green Party): To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful applications Creative Scotland received for the Regular Funding Network 2018-21, broken down by local authority area. (S5W-14124) Fiona Hyslop: Decisions on the Regularly Funded Organisations are a matter for Creative Scotland. Details of the 116 organisations in the 2018-21 Network, and their Local Authority areas, are available on the Creative Scotland website http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/latest-information/funded- organisations/regularly-funded-organisations-2018-21/the-regular-funding-network-2018-21. Creative Scotland’s Board are due to review their decisions and I have asked Creative Scotland's Chief Executive Janet Archer to respond to the member with details including about unsuccessful funding applications. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government how many responses it has received to each of its two consultations on proposals to classify 15 special protection areas (SPA) in the Scottish marine area, and when it expects to make a decision on formal classification. (S5W-14250) Roseanna Cunningham: Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint Nature Conservation Committee undertook the two consultations on 15 proposed SPAs on behalf of Scottish Ministers, and they received a total of 1356 responses. Scottish Ministers will make a decision on their classification by the end of 2018. Education, Communities and Justice Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (Scottish Liberal Democrats): To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-13640 by Derek Mackay on 11 January 2018, when its sector stakeholder engagement will commence; what the time frame will be, and when it expects to know when it will make any changes to sports club relief.
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