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Written Answers Thursday 22 December 2016 SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Communities Gillian Martin (Aberdeenshire East) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what action has been taken to prepare Aberdeenshire for the possibility of winter flooding, and what lessons have been learned from the floods of winter 2015-16. (S5W-5442) Roseanna Cunningham: It is key that all partner organisations are prepared for any potential severe weather and/or flooding over the winter months. Resilience Partner organisations in the North of Scotland have been preparing for the winter period over the past few months to ensure they are adequately prepared to deal with any potential issues. During the winter of 2015-16, Resilience Partnerships and Community Resilience Groups across Scotland managed widespread impacts and disruption brought about by Storms Desmond and Frank which resulted in significant flooding and brief periods of power outages. Numerous incidents occurring over multiple geographic areas within a relatively short timescale tested activation and mobilisation of local resources and national assets. Lessons from these and previous similar events have been incorporated into table top scenarios that delegates from across the resilience community are challenged with during Scottish Government-run Crisis Management courses. Local Resilience Partnerships (LRP) continue to run a number of table top and live play scenarios within their own areas based on severe weather to test on-going preparedness. Grampian LRP multi-agency Flood Group met during the course of the year to further define responsibilities and escalation arrangements in event of severe weather over the coming winter season. On 24 October 2016, the Flood Group held a table top exercise in Inverurie, attended by all category 1 responders, which considered a range of relevant scenarios in order to ensure effective preparation and timely response to episodes of severe weather. Following the numerous debriefs carried out to review the winter storms by Resilience Partnerships and Community Resilience Groups, a special Quarterly Lessons Report was published focussing on the lessons and good practice identified specifically in relation to these weather incidents. This report has been shared across Scotland and is being utilised to help develop and encourage preparedness within Resilience partnerships. This is in keeping with the already established National Debriefing and Lesson Protocol we have in place across Scotland which enables us to identify, share and learn lessons from major incidents. It is crucial that members of the public also understand flood risk and take the necessary actions to protect themselves, their property or their businesses. People should check their flood risk and prepare for flooding by monitoring SEPA’s Floodline website and signing up to get Floodline warnings direct to a mobile phone. The new Flood Re initiative also offers and promotes affordable flooding insurance for households. More information about Flood Re is available at: http://www.floodre.co.uk/. In addition, the Scottish Government’s annual preparedness campaign, Ready Scotland, provides the public with a range of advice and information on preparing for winter weather. Further information is available at www.readyscotland.org. Economy Richard Lochhead (Moray) (Scottish National Party): To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report by the European Commission’s Agricultural Markets Task Force. Holding answer issued: 12 December 2016 (S5W-5034) Fergus Ewing: The Scottish Government has welcomed the final report by the European Commission's Agricultural Markets Taskforce as a further attempt to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. We will now consider the recommendations in detail and discuss their relevance with stakeholders. David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government how much funding Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has received in each of the last five years, and how much of this SNH allocated to its biodiversity strategy priorities each year. Holding answer issued: 16 December 2016 (S5W-5254) Roseanna Cunningham: The funding, in terms of cash Grant-in-Aid, that Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has received from the Scottish Government in each of the last five years is set out in the table below. I have asked SNH’s Chief Executive to write to the Member to provide details on how much of this funding the organisation has allocated to its biodiversity strategy priorities in each year as this is an operational matter. Year Total cash funding received1 2011-12 £ 57.169m 2012-13 £ 53.270m 2013-14 £ 50.998m 2014-15 £ 53.071m 2015-16 £ 50.486m 2016-17 (Planned) £ 45.470m 1 Figures take into account in-year budget transfers and spend profile adjustments. Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how many urban foxes there have been in each year since 2011. (S5W-5446) Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government does not hold this information. The Urban Fox Populations in Scottish Towns and Cities (2006) report is the most recent survey to have been carried out. The full report can be found at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/06/22104748/0 Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of the original coverage area of native Caledonian woodland it considers is the optimum to be restored. (S5W-5473) Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government is taking action on improving the condition of Scotland’s Native Woodlands including Caledonian woodland through its commitments in the Scottish Biodiversity 2020 Route Map. There is not a specific target or stated optimum level of native Caledonian woodland restoration. Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to carry out a full and unified survey of all marine birds on land and within Scottish waters. (S5W-5474) Roseanna Cunningham: The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), Scottish Natural Heritage, and other partners are presently developing a proposal to undertake a full census of breeding seabirds. In addition, the JNCC are developing a UK wide marine biodiversity monitoring strategy for consideration by the Scottish Government and other UK administrations. This will include the monitoring of marine birds. Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with animal charities regarding gifting animals at Christmas, and what action it is taking to educate the public on this issue. (S5W-5477) Roseanna Cunningham: The Scottish Government has discussed animal welfare with stakeholder organisations throughout 2016, but there have been no specific discussions on the gifting of animals at Christmas. Independent animal charities, such as the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Dogs Trust, have issued a seasonal reminder that pets are not suitable gifts. The Scottish Government endorses the view that owning an animal entails a lifetime welfare commitment and that all animals should go to permanent, loving homes. Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the possible impact on jobs in Scotland, what its position is on the proposed takeover of Sky by Fox News and whether it considers that there should be an inquiry into the proposal by OFCOM and the competition authorities. (S5W-5482) Keith Brown: The Scottish Government is committed to media plurality. A flourishing democracy needs diverse and independent voices across all media and a wide range of media outlets is vital to this. Processes that could have an impact on the diversity of voices in our media therefore should be very carefully looked at by the appropriate bodies. Such decisions can also affect the skills base and staffing levels within the media and can therefore impact on the quality of journalism. The Scottish Government would welcome scrutiny into the proposed takeover of Sky by 21st Century Fox by Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-00356 by Keith Brown on 17 November 2016, (Official Report, c. 2), when the agencies involved in developing the business case for the national manufacturing institute (a) have met and (b) will publish the case; what locations are being considered for the institute, and by what date it will be established. (S5W-5488) Keith Brown: The Scottish Government is working closely with Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Funding Council, Skills Development Scotland and Highlands & Islands Enterprise to develop the business case for the national manufacturing institute for Scotland. Officials meet regularly to take this forward, including work to better understand the private sector needs and demand and how best to maximise the economic impact of the institute, including possible locations. Wherever the institute is located, it will serve the whole of Scotland. This is a significant proposal with the potential to support step-changes in the efficiency and productivity of Scotland’s manufacturing sector. Decisions on its establishment and location(s) will depend on the business case, which will be published later this year. Jamie Greene (West
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