I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-24338 on 1 August 2019, from Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Scottish Labour): To ask the Scottish Government what the total spend on alcohol and drug partnerships by integration authorities was in 2018-19.

All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website; the search facility for which can be found at: https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx

At the moment, there are no plans to extend the age range of women invited to take part in the Breast Screening Programme in Scotland. The Scottish Government is advised on all aspects of screening by the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC), an independent expert group who assess screening programmes against a robust set of criteria, before advising the NHS and Ministers in the UK. The UKNSC continues to monitor and consider all available evidence and recommendations and this will include the results of the cluster-randomised trial currently underway in England, when these are published.

The Breast Screening Programme in England is currently running a cluster randomised trial which is looking to extend the age range to 47-73. The trial began in 2009 and is still recruiting women. The main results of this trial are expected in the 2020s.

The following tables show the number of people from Scotland who have received elective or emergency treatment as an inpatient or day case in hospitals in other parts of the UK in each year since 1999. The data across the UK is not directly comparable due to differences in data definitions. Information on the number of people from Scotland treated outside the UK is not collected centrally.

Information is provided in the following table on the number of finished admission episodes for patients resident in Scotland who have received healthcare from the NHS in England since 1999. NHS England were not able to provide figures for 2018-19 at present, these will be available mid-September.

The Scottish Government does not collect any data relating to missing persons under Mental Health Services. However Police Scotland collect limited data regarding missing persons.

The Scottish Government currently has no plans to develop a standalone strategy for the early identification of and support for people with ADHD. However, we recognise the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, and we are committed to improving access to CAMHS and psychological therapies for all those who need it. It is also important to note that the Vision and ambitions of the Mental Health Strategy articulate a population-level approach to improving mental health in Scotland, which apply equally to anyone with ADHD.

The Children and Young People’s Taskforce published its recommendations on 4 July 2019 which included a focus on investments that prioritise early intervention and prevention approaches. The Taskforce’s recommendations will be taken forward by the Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme Board. The Board will be chaired jointly by the Scottish Government and COSLA senior officials, and will report directly to the Minister for Mental Health and the COSLA Health and Social Care and Children and Young People spokespersons. There will be a focus on prevention, early intervention and promoting good mental health which will be underpinned by the values and principles of GIRFEC and will be responsive to local needs and systems. The first meeting of the new Board will take place on 22 August.

This data is not held centrally.

In the forthcoming academic year (2019-20) we will be investing, through the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) so that colleges and universities can start to recruit and make arrangements for enhanced counsellor provision across Scotland. This is the first year of delivering on our commitment to the sector of more than eighty additional counsellors over the next four years. We will work closely with the SFC to monitor the delivery of this commitment on a quarterly basis throughout the academic year.

Due to the scope and timeframe of the question, the information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost as this data is not available from a single source.

We want all children and young people, including those with ADHD, to receive the support needed to reach their full learning potential.

Education authorities and other agencies have duties under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004 (as amended) to identify, provide for and review the additional support needs of their pupils, which includes those with ADHD. Education authorities can ask other agencies (including social work services, health boards and skills development Scotland) for help in carrying out their duties under the Act.

The following table details the total number of jobs completed and yearly cost of the Government Car Service since 1999.