Questions and answers

Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)

Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.

Question reference: S4W-00137

Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2011
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Current Status: Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 1 June 2011

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will initiate an investigation with the fire services, NHS and local government to determine whether the installation of domestic fire safety sprinklers should be a prerequisite of supporting technology where a vulnerable person is supported in their own home.

The Scottish Government works with partners to support independent living for older people through the development and realisation of new technology services across Scotland. Domestic safety continues to be an important element of Telecare services in Scotland, many of which link hard-wired smoke detectors to appropriate emergency services.

NHS24 is leading on Telecare service developments across Scotland and, with the Scottish Government, will continue its strategic dialogue with fire service representatives to monitor and where appropriate address particular concerns about the role Telecare can play in support of domestic fire safety.

Chamber and committees

Questions and answers

Filter your results Hide all filters

Question reference: S4W-00137

Answer