Chamber
Plenary, 20 Mar 2003
20 Mar 2003 · S1 · Plenary
Item of business
Question Time
School Buildings
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Again, this matter has been raised on several occasions. During the preparation of a school estate strategy, we made it clear that we want environmental considerations and sustainability to be a key feature. We want schools that have top quality design, that are fit for purpose, and that take these factors into account. Robin Harper and many others in the chamber have made representations on this matter, and local authorities will consider those in preparing their business cases and plans.
In the same item of business
7. Susan Deacon (Edinburgh East and Musselburgh) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to further improve school buildings and ensure that pupils have a modern learning environment. (S1O-6688)
The Minister for Education and Young People (Cathy Jamieson):
Lab
On 19 March, I announced financial support to local authorities for further investment in school buildings through public-private partnerships, with a total ...
Susan Deacon:
Lab
I warmly welcome the minister's announcement this week. Does she agree that investment in Edinburgh schools' infrastructure is vital to support the capital's...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
That was a fairly long question, so I am tempted to give a very short answer: yes, absolutely.
Irene McGugan (North-East Scotland) (SNP):
SNP
Does the minister agree that children in Roman Catholic schools also deserve to receive their education in new and refurbished premises? If so, why has the S...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
My support for the provision of Roman Catholic education has been stated in this chamber on a number of occasions. It is simply not true that the Executive h...
Mr Keith Raffan (Mid Scotland and Fife) (LD):
LD
Will the minister assure us that in the school improvement programme she will give priority to split-site schools with 1950s classroom huts in their playgrou...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
Of course the member knows that I visited Bell Baxter High School at an early stage in my ministerial career. It is for the local authority to prioritise. I ...
Robin Harper (Lothians) (Green):
Green
I hope that the minister will have time to read the environmental statement that is being prepared at Portobello High School. Is she prepared to press the Ex...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
Again, this matter has been raised on several occasions. During the preparation of a school estate strategy, we made it clear that we want environmental cons...
Dr Sylvia Jackson (Stirling) (Lab):
Lab
The £60 million school investment recently announced for the Stirling area was warmly welcomed. Does the minister agree that the funds that have been include...
Cathy Jamieson:
Lab
I am aware of the work that is being done in the Stirling area. It is very innovative and gives a good example of joined-up working that other areas will wan...
The Presiding Officer:
NPA
Question 8 has been withdrawn.