Questions and answers

Question reference: S5O-01383

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 2 November 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what data it will use to determine the categorisation of salmon rivers for season 2018-19.

The assessment of salmon rivers by Marine Scotland for the 2018 fishing season is based on two main data sets: rod catches returned by anglers and information from fish counters around the country. The technical guide - Assessing the Conservation Status of Salmon in Scotland – which we published in September 2017 as part of our recent consultation on proposed river gradings sets out in detail how the data is derived and used.

The consultation period ended on 13 October 2017 and over 150 responses have been received. We are now considering these in detail and will bring forward draft regulations in due course.

Question reference: S5O-01420

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with angling clubs regarding the categorisation of rivers for 2018.

Question reference: S5F-01657

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 30 October 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2017

To ask the First Minister what criteria will be used to assess the outcomes of pupil equity funding.

Question reference: S5W-11887

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 October 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 24 October 2017

To ask the Scottish Government how much of the 2017-18 Pupil Equity Fund will go directly to head teachers.

Question reference: S5F-01606

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 02 October 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2017

To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will review the school inspection process.

Question reference: S5F-01480

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 04 September 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2017

To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the concerns that have been expressed regarding the efficacy of the National 4 qualification.

Question reference: S5O-01211

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 September 2017

To ask the Scottish Government how the economy and jobs are being supported through initiatives such as the Scottish Growth Scheme.

Question reference: S5W-10435

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 21 July 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 31 July 2017

To ask the Scottish Government when finance will be forthcoming to support the building of new high schools in Dunfermline and West Fife.

The Scottish Government is currently providing significant investment of almost £58m to Fife Council through the Government's Schools for the Future programme. The three projects were identified by Fife Council as its priority schools for investment.

Our 2016 Manifesto indicated that the Government would bring forward new proposals to build on the success of the programme. Options are currently being developed and we intend to make an announcement later this year.

Question reference: S5W-10434

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Friday, 21 July 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 31 July 2017

To ask the Scottish Government what money it has made available for school buildings in Fife.

Question reference: S5W-10341

Asked by: Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 17 July 2017
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 26 July 2017

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the minutes of the meeting of 15 March 2017 between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Bill Maxwell, Lesley Brown and Clare Hicks of Education Scotland.

The purpose of the meeting on 15 March 2017 between myself and the Chief Inspector of Education Scotland and other officials was to brief the Cabinet Secretary on the content of the Strategic Level Inspection Report for Argyll and Bute Council. The report was published on 21 March 2017 and can be accessed here -https://www.education.gov.scot/assets/contactorganisationinspectionreports/argyllbuteinea210317.pdf. No action points arose from the briefing and therefore no minute was taken.

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