Points of Order | Scottish Parliament debates
That has caused considerable disquiet in the care sector. Education, Children and Young People Committee members of all political stripes have been trying to get the Scottish Government to lodge its amendments so that they can be subject to scrutiny before stage 2 starts. They have written to and spoken to the minister, but the […]
Points of Order | Scottish Parliament debates
That has caused—[ Interruption .]
Points of Order | Scottish Parliament debates
The party whip has been imposed to get the bill over the line. Secondly, there is a question about the integrity of the Parliament’s processes. Let me explain. Substantial changes are being made to the bill following a deal between the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the Scottish Government. No evidence has been taken […]
Points of Order | Scottish Parliament debates
On a p oint of order, Presiding Officer. I seek your advice under chapter 9 of standing orders, following today’s publication of the stage 1 report on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. A few weeks ago, members agreed that the stage 1 debate should take place next Thursday. Members will know of my long-standing […]
Audit Scotland Report “NHS in Scotland 2023” | Scottish Parliament debates
Scotland’s national health service is directionless, risking patient safety and on the brink of breakdown. Those are not my words—that is Audit Scotland’s assessment of the NHS under the Scottish National Party. In a devastating critique of the Government, it points to a health service at breaking point, with extreme overcrowding and long waiting times […]
