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S2W-32501 To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of household waste was recycled by each local authority in the most recent period for which information is available. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
29 Mar 2007
S2W-32499 To ask the Scottish Executive when the outline business cases of the (a) Lothians and Borders and (b) North and South Lanarkshire strategic options review groups on National Waste Plan funding will be Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
29 Mar 2007
S2W-32506 To ask the Scottish Executive what studies have been carried out to examine the energy content of residual waste once all cyclables have been removed. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2W-32505 To ask the Scottish Executive in which local authority areas there are outline proposals to site thermal waste treatment facilities. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2W-32504 To ask the Scottish Executive how much waste went to landfill in each year from 1999 to 2006, broken down by local authority area. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2W-32503 To ask the Scottish Executive how much (a) plastic, (b) glass, (c) metal, (d) paper and (e) compostable material was recycled by each local authority in the most recent year for which information is a Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2W-32502 To ask the Scottish Executive what total amount of waste, including waste recycled, was handled by each local authority in each year from 1999 to 2006. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2W-32500 To ask the Scottish Executive when its decisions on each of the strategic outline cases on National Waste Plan funding, published in May 2006, will be made public. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Mar 2007
S2M-05786 Changing the Energy Climate Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
23 Mar 2007
S2W-32389 To ask the Scottish Executive how many representations it received in respect of the Lewis Wind Power application for a wind farm on Lewis (a) during the formal consultation period and (b) in total an Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Mar 2007
S2W-32199 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-31789 by Tavish Scott on 1 March 2007, of the 987 members of the public who corresponded with the Executive on the Aberdeen Western Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Mar 2007
S2O-12489 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that small businesses are not disproportionately penalised by the full cost recovery charging schemes of non-departmental public bodies. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
22 Mar 2007
S2M-05727 Micropower and SPP6 Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
12 Mar 2007
S2M-05724 Real Nappy Week Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
08 Mar 2007
S2W-31905 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to replace the discontinued Local Capital Grants Scheme with a new scheme of grant assistance for the upgrading of village and community facilities. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Mar 2007
S2W-31789 To ask the Scottish Executive what five subjects were raised most often by members of the public in written correspondence with the Minister for Transport in the last 12 months and how many representa Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2007
S2M-05638 Lights Out for Incandescents Down Under Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
22 Feb 2007
S2M-05607.2 The Environment Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
21 Feb 2007
S2W-31679 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the potential for deep geothermal energy production in Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
19 Feb 2007
S2W-31631 To ask the Scottish Executive whether applications for financial support from Phase 2 of the Strategic Waste Fund will be expected to be fully compatible with the guiding principles of the National Wa Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Feb 2007
S2W-31633 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it would consider removing replacement windows from Schedule 3 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 if evidence were presented that this would lead to grea Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-31632 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has met the Glass and Glazing Federation to discuss compliance with the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding replacement windows and, if not, whether Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-31589 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans for new funding for social enterprises, analogous to the Community Asset Fund announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in December 2006. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-31588 To ask the Scottish Executive how much Highlands and Islands Enterprise has invested in social enterprises in each of the last five years. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-31587 To ask the Scottish Executive how much Scottish Enterprise has invested in social enterprises in each of the last five years. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-31586 To ask the Scottish Executive how much it has invested in social enterprises in each of the last five years. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2007
S2W-30985 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will undertake a public consultation on its forthcoming energy efficiency strategy. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
02 Feb 2007
S2W-31463 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it remains committed to the 55% recycling and composting target for 2020 as set out in the National Waste Plan published in 2003. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Feb 2007
S2W-30986 To ask the Scottish Executive which stakeholders it has consulted in respect of its forthcoming energy efficiency strategy. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jan 2007
S2W-30918 To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the Stern report and the Executive’s stated commitment to tackling climate change, whether it will introduce a requirement for a climate change impact assess Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Jan 2007
S2W-30984 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that replacement windows comply with building regulations. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
19 Jan 2007
S2W-30448 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-25092 by Nicol Stephen on 5 May 2006, whether it still expects to publish its draft energy efficiency strategy before the end of 20 Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
15 Dec 2006
S2W-30101 To ask the Scottish Executive which body is responsible for setting the occupational standards for lecturers in further education colleges and higher education institutions. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Dec 2006
S2W-30100 To ask the Scottish Executive how many, and what percentage of, lecturing staff in higher education institutions currently hold the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) or equivalent recognised Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Dec 2006
S2M-05273 Parliament Crèche in Danger Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
05 Dec 2006
S2W-30099 To ask the Scottish Executive how many, and what percentage of, lecturing staff in further education colleges currently hold the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) or equivalent recognised qua Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
04 Dec 2006
S2M-05232 Heather Badges for St Andrew's Day from SBO Enterprises at Torry Academy, Aberdeen Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
28 Nov 2006
S2M-05230 Launch of University of Dundee's UNESCO Centre for Water, Law, Policy and Science Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
28 Nov 2006
S2W-29231 To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been spent on preparatory works, including engineering, surveying, drilling and other associated costs, in respect of the proposed Aberdeen Western Periphera Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Nov 2006
S2M-05186 Commercial Whaling Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
17 Nov 2006
S2W-29438 To ask the Scottish Executive when its response to the consultation on Review of Access Criteria for Infertility Services in Scotland is expected to be published. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
15 Nov 2006
S2W-29178 To ask the Scottish Executive what conditions in respect of the sustainability of raw materials have been attached to the grant of £9 million to the INEOS Enterprises biofuels plant in Grangemouth, in Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
15 Nov 2006
S2W-29441 To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in relation to the proposed re-opening of Laurencekirk station and when it anticipates that construction work will begin. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Nov 2006
S2W-29440 To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will cross the Old Deeside Railway line and, if so, what action will be taken to ensure that the line will remain capable of Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Nov 2006
S2W-29439 To ask the Scottish Executive whether draft road orders with specific reference to the finalised, rather than indicative, route will be published in respect of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route be Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Nov 2006
S2W-29232 To ask the Scottish Executive what public consultation was carried out in relation to the route chosen by the Minister for Transport for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route prior to the final decisi Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2006
S2W-29230 To ask the Scottish Executive how much money was spent on (a) public consultation and (b) preparatory works, including engineering, surveying, drilling and other associated costs, in respect of each o Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2006
S2W-28968 To ask the Scottish Executive what further steps are being taken to ensure that recyclate markets are developed in Scotland and, in particular, what involvement Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and I Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2006
S2W-28967 To ask the Scottish Executive whether recyclers based in Scotland are still dependent on recyclate markets based in the rest of the United Kingdom or abroad. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2006
S2W-28966 To ask the Scottish Executive what increased capacity has been developed in the recyclate market in the last three to four years, through its funding for Remade and WRAP, in response to the increased Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2006
S2W-28655 To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of recent concerns expressed by the paper and aluminium industries about the quality of recyclable material being sent for reprocessing, what steps it is taking Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
20 Oct 2006
S2M-04934 Serious Gas Leak Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
06 Oct 2006
S2W-28492 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware that Renewable Devices’ Swift Rooftop Wind Energy System is not available in Scotland through the exclusive distributors Scottish and Southern Energy. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
04 Oct 2006
S2M-04906 Dublin Makes the Right Decision Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
03 Oct 2006
S2W-27820 To ask the Scottish Executive how many developments of 1,000 square metres of floor space or greater have been granted planning permission in each of the last five years, broken down by local authorit Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
11 Sep 2006
S2M-04746.3 Future of Scotland Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
06 Sep 2006
S2W-27821 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to allow public sector bodies to have access to information on the energy performance of buildings gained through the provision of energy performance cer Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Sep 2006
S2W-27539 To ask the Scottish Executive in which energy saving developments Scottish Enterprise invested in (a) 2002, (b) 2003, (c) 2004 and (d) 2005. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2006
S2W-27538 To ask the Scottish Executive how much Scottish Enterprise spent on energy saving developments in (a) 2002, (b) 2003, (c) 2004 and (d) 2005. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2006
S2W-27537 To ask the Scottish Executive what criteria Scottish Enterprise applies in allocating funding to energy saving developments. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2006
S2W-27536 To ask the Scottish Executive how Scottish Enterprise invests in energy saving developments. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
28 Aug 2006
S2W-27139 To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated average construction cost per mile is of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
17 Aug 2006
S2M-04693 Jet Skis and Dolphins in the Firth of Tay Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
04 Aug 2006
S2W-27194 To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are waiting lists for places at any of the childcare facilities which it provides for its employees. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jul 2006
S2W-27193 To ask the Scottish Executive which of its main premises have childcare facilities on site. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jul 2006
S2W-27192 To ask the Scottish Executive what childcare provision and assistance is available to its staff. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jul 2006
S2W-27142 To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the final cost of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will be met by (a) it, (b) Aberdeen City Council and (c) Aberdeenshire Council. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jul 2006
S2W-27141 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide a breakdown of estimated costs in relation to the building of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route in respect of the (a) the construction of junc Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jul 2006
S2W-27140 To ask the Scottish Executive whether the estimated cost of building the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route includes the (a) construction of junctions, bridges and access roads, (b) compulsory purchase Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jul 2006
S2M-04672 Home Energy Efficiency Targets Required Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
21 Jul 2006
S2M-04667 Renewables Industry Job Losses Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
21 Jul 2006
S2W-27195 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body when information leaflets about the Parliament’s public crèche service will be available for MSPs’ wider constituency use. Baird, Shiona Question
SPCB Written Question
19 Jul 2006
S2M-04640 The Future is Renewable Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jun 2006
S2W-27002 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it will take to alleviate school staffing issues in Aberdeenshire, particularly in relation to teacher recruitment, retention, training and management, and the Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
27 Jun 2006
S2W-26260 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S2W-25475 and S2W-25476 by Allan Wilson on 12 and 18 May 2006, whether it will confirm that any objections or letters of support whic Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25900 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will report on the findings of the Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland (FREDS) hydrogen energy sub-group. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25882 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-24893 by Nicol Stephen on 2 May 2006, which groups are eligible to apply directly for funding from the Scottish Community and House Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25881 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-24893 by Nicol Stephen on 2 May 2006, what percentage of applications from religious and charitable organisations for grant assista Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25880 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-24893 by Nicol Stephen on 2 May 2006, how many applications have been received from religious and charitable organisations for gran Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25879 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-24893 by Nicol Stephen on 2 May 2006, what assistance is available to religious and charitable organisations keen to improve the en Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-25712 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish amended criteria for the allocation of funding under the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2006
S2W-26023 To ask the Scottish Executive when members of the public and interested organisations will receive a direct response from the Minister for Transport and Telecommunications to their individual written Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Jun 2006
S2W-26026 To ask the Scottish Executive whether Aberdeen City Council will be required to assume full financial responsibility for the maintenance of North Anderson Drive when its current trunk road status tran Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
02 Jun 2006
S2W-26025 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will abandon plans to build the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route if it is demonstrated that the project will cost considerably more than the £400 million that Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
02 Jun 2006
S2W-26024 To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Minister for Transport and Telecommunications will meet members of the public and interested organisations who have written to him in order that he might dire Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
02 Jun 2006
S2W-26056 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-19915 by Cathy Jamieson on 9 November 2005, how many offenders convicted of (a) rape and (b) assault with intent to rape have been Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Jun 2006
S2W-26055 To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) recorded cases of, (b) prosecutions for and (c) convictions for (i) rape and (ii) attempted rape took place in each year since 1996, broken down by local aut Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Jun 2006
S2M-04459 Proposal for New Incinerators Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
30 May 2006
S2W-25852 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of any genetically modified trees being grown in Scotland and, if so, what functionality any modifications have been designed to provide. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 May 2006
S2W-25851 To ask the Scottish Executive whether any consents have been issued to permit genetically modified trees to be grown in Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 May 2006
S2W-25853 To ask the Scottish Executive whether consents require to be issued to allow genetically modified plants to be grown in controlled environments. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 May 2006
S2W-25407 To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to mitigate the economic consequences of any forthcoming oil shortage. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
15 May 2006
S2M-04390 Increased Support for Home Renewables Needed Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
12 May 2006
S2W-25475 To ask the Scottish Executive how the outstanding objections in relation to the Lewis Wind Power and Eisgein wind farm proposals will be treated in the event of the planning applications being modifie Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 May 2006
S2W-25477 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has incorporated into Scots law all the requirements of EU Directive 2001/77/EC that are applicable to Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 May 2006
S2W-25476 To ask the Scottish Executive whether objectors to the Lewis Wind Power and Eisgen wind farm proposals will be required to withdraw their objections in order to indicate that their concerns have been Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 May 2006
S2W-25406 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it expects to meet the 2010 and 2020 household waste recycling targets set out in National Waste Plan 2003. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 May 2006
S2W-25095 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking encourage the widespread adoption of micro-renewables, particularly in relation to addressing administrative and financial issues. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 May 2006
S2W-25094 To ask the Scottish Executive what support is available for householders wishing to install home micro-renewables. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 May 2006
S2W-25093 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will publish a microgeneration strategy analogous to that recently published by the Department of Trade and Industry. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 May 2006
S2W-25092 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish its draft energy efficiency strategy. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 May 2006
S2M-04329 Pledge Against New Nuclear Power Stations in Scotland
3 linked amendments
Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
04 May 2006
S2W-24893 To ask the Scottish Executive what grant assistance is available to religious and charitable organisations that wish to better insulate their properties in order to improve the energy efficiency of bu Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
04 May 2006
S2M-04285 Renewable Energy - UK in the Dock Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
25 Apr 2006
S2M-04232 A Globally Responsible Energy Policy Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
11 Apr 2006
S2M-04197.2 Bridge Tolls Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
30 Mar 2006
S2M-04213 DC Thomson Takeover of Aberdeen Journals Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
29 Mar 2006
S2M-04212 More Overseas Success for Scottish Marine Renewables Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
29 Mar 2006
S2W-24342 To ask the Scottish Executive what activities it funds Forward Scotland to carry out and what its reasons are for not selecting public bodies to carry out these functions. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24341 To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of funding provided by it to Forward Scotland was spent on administration in each year since 1996 and what measures it has in place to ensure that this is Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24340 To ask the Scottish Executive to whom Forward Scotland is accountable for the expenditure of funds provided by the Executive. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24339 To ask the Scottish Executive under what legislation it established Forward Scotland and whether it operates as a public body in respect of general duties to protect the environment. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24338 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it gives any guidance to Forward Scotland in relation to the operation of its functions. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24337 To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are in place to ensure that its grants, or other payments, to Forward Scotland are subject to ministerial and parliamentary scrutiny. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24336 To ask the Scottish Executive what the sources are of Forward Scotland's income and what proportion of it is derived from the Executive or its agencies. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24335 To ask the Scottish Executive who appoints the directors of Forward Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2W-24334 To ask the Scottish Executive what the reasons were for the establishment of Forward Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2006
S2M-04149 Decentralised Energy - A Vision of the Future Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
21 Mar 2006
S2M-04139 Scottish Marine Energy Industry on the ROCs? Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
17 Mar 2006
S2W-23533 To ask the Scottish Executive what support might be available to assist trust ports, such as Montrose Port, in attracting international cruise ships. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2006
S2O-09341 To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in the promotion of forest schools. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
16 Mar 2006
S2W-23535 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will establish a route development fund for ports in order to support their role in helping Scotland to move towards an efficient, low carbon economy. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Mar 2006
S2W-23531 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to develop a new ports policy to allow for government investment in trust ports, such as Montrose Port, where such support would bring demonstrable benef Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Mar 2006
S2W-23530 To ask the Scottish Executive what financial assistance is available to trust ports, such as Montrose Port, in developing capacity for the benefit of the regional economy and infrastructure. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Mar 2006
S2W-23532 To ask the Scottish Executive what assistance might be available to assist in improving rail and road links to any ports, such as Montrose Port, that are currently affected by lack of transport infras Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
10 Mar 2006
S2M-04074.1 Future Energy Policy Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
09 Mar 2006
S2W-23534 To ask the Scottish Executive how many grants have been awarded under the Waterborne Freight Grant scheme to assist with the operating costs of transferring freight from road to waterborne transport a Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Mar 2006
S2W-22953 To ask the Scottish Executive how many households would return to fuel poverty as a result of a 25% increase in the price of gas. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2006
S2O-09174 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment its Environment and Rural Affairs Department has carried out of the climate change implications of building the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
02 Mar 2006
S2M-03980 Scottish Family Business Association Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
21 Feb 2006
S2W-22269 To ask the Scottish Executive how many of the testing points at the European Marine Energy Centre have been occupied in each month since the centre was opened. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
21 Feb 2006
S2M-03964 Kyoto Protocol - One Year On Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
16 Feb 2006
S2W-22720 To ask the Scottish Executive how many local authorities operate (a) source-segregated and (b) co-mingled recycling schemes. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Feb 2006
S2W-22954 To ask the Scottish Executive how many tonnes of biodegradable municipal waste was sent to landfill in the second quarter of 2005-06. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Feb 2006
S2W-22812 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish planning advice in respect of micro-renewable energy technologies. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Feb 2006
S2W-22721 To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the sorting under co-mingled recycling schemes takes place in Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2006
S2W-22719 To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of the materials collected in Scotland for recycling is exported for processing. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2006
S2W-22268 To ask the Scottish Executive how many points for testing marine renewable energy devices have been established at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Feb 2006
S2O-08982 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body why the recommendation, resulting from the review of child care options for the Scottish Parliament, that there should be an on-site dual function nurs Baird, Shiona Question
SPCB Oral Question
01 Feb 2006
S2W-22270 To ask the Scottish Executive when the new arrangements to encourage investment in marine renewables, announced by the Deputy First Minister and Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning on 7 Sept Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
27 Jan 2006
S2M-03884 Marine Renewables - Power and Opportunity Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
26 Jan 2006
S2W-22222 To ask the Scottish Executive what the average cost has been of each unit installed under the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative, also broken down for each of the technologies su Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jan 2006
S2W-22221 To ask the Scottish Executive how many units have been installed under the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (a) in total and (b) for each of the technologies supported. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
26 Jan 2006
S2M-03870.3 Future Energy Policy Baird, Shiona Motion
Amendment
25 Jan 2006
S2W-22533 To ask the Scottish Executive whether its 2006 target date to achieve 25% recycling rates refers to the beginning or the end of 2006. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jan 2006
S2W-22405 To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are available to assist the occupiers of dwellings without loft spaces or cavity walls to improve standards of insulation in their homes. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jan 2006
S2W-22404 To ask the Scottish Executive how many dwellings lack cavity walls, thus preventing occupiers from benefiting from the cavity wall insulation initiatives supported by energy suppliers. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jan 2006
S2W-22403 To ask the Scottish Executive how many dwellings lack a loft space, thus preventing occupiers from benefiting from the loft insulation initiatives supported by energy suppliers. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Jan 2006
S2W-21522 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has carried out of the financial savings delivered by the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (a) in total and (b) for each of the Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
20 Jan 2006
S2O-08753 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is concerned by the 24% drop in the population of Aberdeen by 2024, predicted by the report in October 2005. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
19 Jan 2006
S2W-22045 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will implement an independent waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme in Scotland, funded and run through the local authority network Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
18 Jan 2006
S2W-22044 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it will take to ensure that the viability of Scottish companies that have invested heavily in recycling facilities in anticipation of the introduction of the W Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
17 Jan 2006
S2M-03820 Proposed Closure of Environmental Research Stations Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jan 2006
S2M-03789 Project StarSight Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
09 Jan 2006
S2M-03780.2 Christmas Card Recycling Scheme Baird, Shiona Motion
Amendment
09 Jan 2006
S2W-21524 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has carried out of the impact on fuel poverty of the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2005
S2W-21523 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has carried out of the average payback periods for each of the technologies supported by the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2005
S2W-21521 To ask the Scottish Executive what assessments it has carried out of the CO2 reductions delivered by the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (a) in total and (b) for each of the t Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2005
S2W-20601 To ask the Scottish Executive how many responses it received indicating (a) support for and (b) objections to the Lewis Windpower Ltd (AMEC/British Energy) wind farm proposal before Comhairle nan Eile Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Dec 2005
S2W-21039 To ask the Scottish Executive when the consultation on the proposed waste minimisation programme will be launched. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2005
S2W-20605 To ask the Scottish Executive how its Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department will categorise or consider all responses made to it on the Lewis Windpower Ltd (AMEC/British Energy) wind farm propos Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2005
S2W-20604 To ask the Scottish Executive how many of the responses it has received indicating (a) support for and (b) objections to the Lewis Windpower Ltd (AMEC/British Energy) wind farm proposal since Comhairl Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2005
S2W-20603 To ask the Scottish Executive how many responses it received indicating (a) support for and (b) objections to the Lewis Windpower Ltd (AMEC/British Energy) wind farm proposal since Comhairle nan Eilea Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2005
S2W-20602 To ask the Scottish Executive how many of the responses it received indicating (a) support for and (b) objections to the Lewis Windpower Ltd (AMEC/British Energy) wind farm proposal before Comhairle n Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Dec 2005
S2W-20550 To ask the Scottish Executive how emerging energy efficiency technologies can become eligible for domestic grant funding. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2005
S2W-20549 To ask the Scottish Executive what energy efficiency technologies are eligible for domestic grant funding. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Dec 2005
S2M-03604 Edinburgh University Students Vote for Zero Waste Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
18 Nov 2005
S2M-03596 Scottish Parliament Crèche Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
17 Nov 2005
S2M-03593 Safe Haven for Trafficked Women in Glasgow
1 linked amendment
Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
17 Nov 2005
S2M-03585.3 Waste Strategy Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
17 Nov 2005
S2M-03568 Dundee Sun City Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
14 Nov 2005
S2W-20346 To ask the Scottish Executive, following the Minister for Transport and Telecommunications’ agreement to meet the Scottish Society for Autism to discuss the implications for the Camphill communities o Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Nov 2005
S2M-03543.3 Energy Policy Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
10 Nov 2005
S2W-20108 To ask the Scottish Executive whether there will be consultation on an evaluation of the Scottish Communities and Householder Renewables initiative and, if so, when. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Nov 2005
S2W-19652 To ask the Scottish Executive whether Angus Council would receive less financial support if it were to close rural primary schools in its area. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Nov 2005
S2W-19651 To ask the Scottish Executive how much additional financial support is made available to Angus Council as a result of the number of rural primary schools for which it is responsible. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Nov 2005
S2W-20107 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish an evaluation of the Scottish Communities and Householder Renewables initiative. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
07 Nov 2005
S2M-03513 Scottish Parliament Visitor and Outreach Services Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
03 Nov 2005
S2M-03497.2 The Decline of Scottish Manufacturing Baird, Shiona Motion
Amendment
02 Nov 2005
S2M-03496 Tayside Hospital Broadcasting Group Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
01 Nov 2005
S2M-03478 UNESCO Status for the University of Dundee Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
27 Oct 2005
S2O-07844 To ask the Scottish Executive how many vacancies exist for junior physiotherapy posts. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
27 Oct 2005
S2W-19255 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to introduce targets for renewable heat generation analogous to the targets for renewable electricity generation. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
12 Oct 2005
S2W-19342 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-18361 by Tavish Scott on 5 September 2005, what specific data have been collected on the work of the Camphill communities and from Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
06 Oct 2005
S2W-19279 To ask the Scottish Executive how the building of an eastern bypass for Aberdeen would compare with the Western Peripheral Route options in terms of building costs, potential traffic reduction and env Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
30 Sep 2005
S2W-19341 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-18360 by Tavish Scott on 5 September 2005, to what extent the criteria set out in the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2005
S2W-19278 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will complete and publish its assessment of the viability of an eastern bypass for Aberdeen as a proposed alternative to the Western Peripheral Route options. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2005
S2W-18409 To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the consultation report on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Sep 2005
S2W-18361 To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has gathered on the impact of the Murtle option for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on the Camphill communities and to what extent this informat Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Sep 2005
S2W-18360 To ask the Scottish Executive how it plans to assess the relative impact of each of the options for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route on the quality of life for local people, communities and indiv Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Sep 2005
S2W-18346 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to review the presumption in favour of building the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, in light of concerns expressed regarding the impact of the Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
05 Sep 2005
S2M-03224 Don't Shop at Supermarkets Day Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
02 Sep 2005
S2W-18679 To ask the Scottish Executive whether convictions for flytipping have increased following the establishment of the "Dumb Dumpers" stopline. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Sep 2005
S2W-18678 To ask the Scottish Executive how it gauges the success of schemes such as the "Dumb Dumpers" flytipping stopline. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Sep 2005
S2M-03212 Eco Prize for Creativity Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
31 Aug 2005
S2M-03156 Memorial to Scottish Women's Hospitals and the "Dames Ecossaises" Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
15 Aug 2005
S2M-03153 Moray Rural Schools Campaign Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
11 Aug 2005
S2M-03149 Federation of Small Businesses' Research on Supermarket Development Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
09 Aug 2005
S2M-03141 Office of Fair Trading Failure on Supermarket Code Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
04 Aug 2005
S2M-03137 Fair Milk Prices for Farmers Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
02 Aug 2005
S2M-03112 Wood Fuel for Warmth Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
20 Jul 2005
S2M-03086 Support for Renewable Energy Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
06 Jul 2005
S2M-03046 The Big Recycle and Zero Waste Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
28 Jun 2005
S2W-17284 To ask the Scottish Executive how preliminary treatment of sewage can be considered an appropriate treatment, given that it is not referred to in the Scottish Environment Protection Agencys Policy Num Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 Jun 2005
S2W-17283 To ask the Scottish Executive what the difference is between preliminary treatment and primary treatment in respect of the discharge of sewage. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
23 Jun 2005
S2W-17251 To ask the Scottish Executive how many local authorities provide facilities for the recycling of plastic bottles. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
21 Jun 2005
S2W-17254 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to encourage local authorities to provide recycling facilities for household batteries. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2005
S2W-17253 To ask the Scottish Executive how many local authorities provide facilities for the recycling of household batteries. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2005
S2W-17252 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to encourage local authorities to provide recycling facilities for plastic bottles. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2005
S2M-02979 Renewable Opportunities in Scotland Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jun 2005
S2M-02976 Berries on the Menu Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
16 Jun 2005
S2M-02965 Fantastic It's Not Plastic
1 linked amendment
Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jun 2005
S2M-02964 Inside Deep Throat Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
14 Jun 2005
S2W-17052 To ask the Scottish Executive what its response is to the call by companies interested in wave energy investment to double the Renewables Obligation Certificate payments. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2005
S2W-17051 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware that Scottish Power and AMEC are considering abandoning the proposal to develop a commercial wave energy scheme and, if so, what action it has taken t Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2005
S2W-17050 To ask the Scottish Executive what involvement it has had in the Scottish Power and AMEC proposal for a commercial wave energy scheme in Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2005
S2W-17049 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of plans by Scottish Power and AMEC to develop a commercial wave energy scheme in Scotland. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2005
S2W-16996 To ask the Scottish Executive whether its financial incentives provide adequate support to the marine renewable energy industry, given a reported decision by Scottish Power and Amec to scale back or a Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
14 Jun 2005
S2W-16940 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to advertise the availability of Scottish Communities and Household Renewables Initiative funding for new-build developments. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2005
S2W-16935 To ask the Scottish Executive how much Community Energy Programme funding was awarded to biomass heating projects in Scotland in 2004-05 and how much has been earmarked for 2005-06. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
13 Jun 2005
S2M-02935 National Youth Parliament Competition Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jun 2005
S2M-02934 Raw Sewage Discharges Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
08 Jun 2005
S2W-16939 To ask the Scottish Executive how many houses built in each of the last five years received Scottish Communities and Household Renewables Initiative funding. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2005
S2W-16938 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to promote the installation of a biomass pelleting plant. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2005
S2W-16937 To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are in place to support the development of the biomass heating industry and how successful these measures have been. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2005
S2W-16936 To ask the Scottish Executive how much Scottish Communities and Household Renewables Initiative funding was awarded in 2004-05 to the (a) micro hydro-electricity, (b) micro wind, (c) solar water heati Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Jun 2005
S2M-02908 Forward Not Back for the Cromarty Firth Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
02 Jun 2005
S2M-02898 Independent Supermarket Regulator Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
01 Jun 2005
S2M-02847.1 Developing Marine Energy Technology Baird, Shiona Motion
Amendment
20 May 2005
S2M-02839 Ocean Power Delivery in Portugal Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2005
S2M-02836 Wind Power in the UK Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
19 May 2005
S2M-02726 Supporting Local Producers Baird, Shiona Motion
Members' Business Motion
04 May 2005
S2W-15872 To ask the Scottish Executive whether any ministers have received an invitation from the Mayor of Doncaster or any representative of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to visit Doncaster or in any Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
03 May 2005
S2W-15346 To ask the Scottish Executive why funding to local mediation service providers has been discontinued under the Children, Young People and Families Unified Voluntary Sector Fund. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Apr 2005
S2M-02711 Stonehaven Farmers' Market Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
18 Apr 2005
S2W-15348 To ask the Scottish Executive what direct support it will provide to family mediation services in light of the importance which the Family Law Bill places on such services. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
18 Apr 2005
S2W-15347 To ask the Scottish Executive how local authorities will fund family mediation services without incurring additional financial burdens. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
18 Apr 2005
S2W-15345 To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to promote and support mediation and related services for families that are separating. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
18 Apr 2005
S2M-02638 OFT Failure to Protect Farmers Baird, Shiona Motion
Members' Business Motion
22 Mar 2005
S2M-02603 Disability Rights Commission Employment Campaign Baird, Shiona Motion
Members' Business Motion
16 Mar 2005
S2M-02585.5 Housing Baird, Shiona Motion
Amendment
15 Mar 2005
S2M-02570 Declaration of the UN Commission on the Status of Women Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
10 Mar 2005
S2W-14904 To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-14411 by Ross Finnie on 25 February 2005, what steps it is taking to analyse the reasons for the decline in the number of calls rec Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Mar 2005
S2W-14897 To ask the Scottish Executive what action it will take to ensure that the National Waste Strategy fully reflects the First Minister's view that recycling and waste are separate issues, as stated in hi Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Mar 2005
S2W-14896 To ask the Scottish Executive whether any ministers or officials have been invited to visit Doncaster in light of the local authority's implementation of a zero waste policy and, if so, who was invite Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
09 Mar 2005
S2W-14885 To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has made any representations to the UK Government to ensure that companies presenting financial reports to Companies House are also required to present social Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
08 Mar 2005
S2M-02528 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and the Scottish Parliament's Climate Change Inquiry Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
04 Mar 2005
S2M-02523 Developing Better Legal Responses to Rape Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
03 Mar 2005
S2M-02508 Support for Tidal Power Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14417 To ask the Scottish Executive how many successful prosecutions have been made for fly-tipping not as a result of information from the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline since the hotline was established. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14416 To ask the Scottish Executive how many successful prosecutions have been made as a result of information from the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14415 To ask the Scottish Executive how many prosecutions have been brought before the courts for fly-tipping not as a result of information from the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline since the hotline was established Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14414 To ask the Scottish Executive how many prosecutions have been brought before the courts as a result of the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14329 To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that the full potential of biomass as a source of electricity, heat and fuel is maximised. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
01 Mar 2005
S2W-14411 To ask the Scottish Executive how many calls the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline has received in each month since it was established. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
25 Feb 2005
S2M-02462 Towards an Energy Efficiency Strategy in Scotland
3 linked amendments
Baird, Shiona Motion
Motion For Debate
24 Feb 2005
S2O-05463 To ask the Scottish Executive how much funding from the strategic waste fund has been allocated to community waste management groups. Baird, Shiona Question
General Question
24 Feb 2005
S2W-14413 To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have been charged by the police for fly-tipping not as a result of information from the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline since the hotline was established. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Feb 2005
S2W-14412 To ask the Scottish Executive how many people have been charged by the police as a result of information from the "Dumb Dumpers" hotline. Baird, Shiona Question
Written Question
22 Feb 2005
S2M-02413 Historic Scotland Ranger Service, Holyrood Park Baird, Shiona Motion
Standard Motion
09 Feb 2005
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Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of household waste was recycled by each local authority in the most recent period for which information is available.

S2W-32501 · Written Question · lodged by Baird, Shiona

Lodged on
16 Mar 2007
Heard / answered on
29 Mar 2007
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of household waste was recycled by each local authority in the most recent period for which information is available.

The answer

I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-32365 on 26March 2007. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliaments website, the search facility for which can be found at <ahref="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search">http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search</a><aname="_Hlt45419839"></a><a name="_Hlt19334620"></a><a name="_Hlt41126768"></a><aname="_Hlt48017419"></a><a name="_Hlt41126859"></a>.</p>

Answered by Ross Finnie on 29 Mar 2007.