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Written Answers Monday 15 April 2013 SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Enterprise and Environment Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) the UK Government, (b) Dart Energy and (c) REACH Coal Seam Gas about the environmental impact of Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence (i) 133, (ii) 159, (iii) 161 and (iv) 163 and when. (S4W-13713) Paul Wheelhouse: The Scottish Government has had no specific discussions with the UK Government on the environmental impacts of unconventional gases. The Government is advised on environmental matters by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) who sits on a UK wide unconventional gas regulatory group. SEPA’s position is set out in their document, Regulatory Guidance for Coal Bed Methane and Shale Gas, which is available at: http://www.sepa.org.uk/customer_information/energy_industry/unconventional_gas/regulatory_roles.a spx. The Scottish Government has had no specific discussions on environmental impacts with Dart Energy and REACH Coal seam Gas. The companies have engaged with SEPA in relation to obtaining the required environmental licences or permits. These would be required before any exploration or production works can occur within the Petroleum Development Licences 133, 159, 161 and 163. Such work would also require planning permission, for which SEPA is a statutory consultee and would specifically require SEPA authorisation under the Water Environment (controlled activities) (Scotland) Regulation 2011 (CAR). Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) the UK Government, (b) Dart Energy and (c) REACH Coal Seam Gas about the environmental impact of field development plans from 1997, 2006 and 2012 in relation to Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence (i) 133, (ii) 159, (iii) 161 and (iv) 163 and when. (S4W-13714) Paul Wheelhouse: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-13713 on 15 April 2013. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about how environmental impacts are assessed under the licensing, planning and regulatory framework for onshore unconventional gas extraction. (S4W-13715) Paul Wheelhouse: I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-13713 on 15 April 2013. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers were informed that its Rural Payments and Inspections Division had written to Raasay Crofters Association on 1 November 2011 with a notice to quit the lease for the sporting rights on Raasay. (S4W-13767) Paul Wheelhouse: On 1 November 2012, the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division served Raasay Crofters Association notice that their lease for Raasay sporting rights would end on 28 November 2012. There is a long standing precedent for decisions on award of leases across Scottish Ministers estates being taken by officials, as most of these leases are of low financial value. Ministers were not informed of the notice to quit being issued or the advertisement of the contract. Ministers were first made aware of the decision having been taken to award the contract for the Raasay sporting rights (on 8 January 2013) to South Ayrshire Stalking when Dave Thompson MSP verbally informed the Minister for Environment and Climate Change of the community’s concerns of the outcome on 14 January 2013. This was closely followed by correspondence from Jamie McGrigor MSP. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government when ministers became aware that the Rural Payments and Inspections Division intended to write to Raasay Crofters Association with a notice to quit the lease for the sporting rights on Raasay. (S4W-13768) Paul Wheelhouse: I refer the Member to the answer to question SW4-13767 on 15 April 2013. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what discussions took place between its Rural Payments and Inspections Division and Raasay Crofters Association between 1 November 2011 and 14 December 2012. (S4W-13769) Paul Wheelhouse: On 1 November 2011, the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division served Raasay Crofters Association notice that their lease for sporting rights would end on 28 November 2012. During the period from 1 November 2011 to 14 December 2012, a representative of the Raasay Crofters’ Association discussed the proposed advertising approach and timescales with an official in Rural Payments and Inspections Division. Another official sent the Raasay Crofters’ Association a copy of the particulars of let following a telephone call to request these details. There is no record of any further communication. David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help businesses in the Western Isles following the withdrawal of the Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) and in light of recent job losses at Carranoch Shellfish on the Isle of Lewis. (S4W-13773) Keith Brown: Following the removal of RET for commercial vehicles in 2012, transitional arrangements were put in place to alleviate the impact of commercial fares returning to non-RET levels. These transitional arrangements required funding of £2.5 million in 2012-13 and £2 million for 2013-14. Additional concessions have also been introduced to assist businesses, including extending the length of vehicle eligible to receive RET from 5 million to 6 million, ensuring that small commercial vehicles receive RET; and offering vehicles carrying hay and livestock free empty return journeys, other than a charge to cover pier dues. Specifically in relation to the shellfish sector, in spring 2012, an additional concession was provided for commercial vehicles carrying live shellfish. Those vehicles are also provided with free empty return journeys, other than a charge to cover pier dues. To provide additional clarity for businesses and hauliers, a study was undertaken to assess the socio-economic impact of the removal of RET for commercial vehicles. The final report will be published soon. Once we have considered the findings of this study, we intend to undertake a comprehensive review of commercial vehicle fares to develop an overarching policy for freight fares. Health and Social Care Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government how many inspectors at the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate have Regulation of Care qualifications. (S4W-13802) Alex Neil: The Regulation of Care Award is a qualification required by inspectors regulating social care services. Inspectors working in the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate are required to hold appropriate qualifications, but the Regulation of Care Award is not a requirement. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government how many vacancies have arisen in the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate in each of the last 12 months and whether they were advertised externally. (S4W-13803) Alex Neil: Since 1st April 2012, Healthcare Improvement Scotland has advertised 14 roles within the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate on Permanent, Fixed Term and Secondment terms. The 14 roles were advertised via eight separate recruitment campaigns throughout the year, three of which were advertised internally and five which were advertised internally and externally at the same time. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government how many Healthcare Environment Inspectorate reports have been subject to amendment prior to publication. (S4W-13804) Alex Neil: A key function of any inspection report is to give public assurance on the quality of care provided. The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate has a robust quality assurance process to ensure reports are accurate; therefore all reports will be subject to amendment during that quality assurance process to ensure the final published report is factually accurate. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what power it has under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 to direct Healthcare Improvement Scotland. (S4W-13805) Alex Neil: These details can be found in Part 6 Health Care: Scrutiny and Improvement of the Public Services Reform Act 2010, a link to which follows: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/8/contents Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that there is a conflict of interest for an employee of a public body such as Healthcare Improvement Scotland to have a family member on its board. (S4W-13806) Alex Neil: All members of NHS boards are expected to carry out their responsibilities in line with the board member’s Code of Conduct surrounding any potential conflicts of interest
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