Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 29 September 2010
29 Sep 2010 · S3 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
See Me Campaign
Like other members, I acknowledge the moving and human speech from Anne McLaughlin.
On local campaigns, I attended a see me pledge-signing ceremony in Orkney early in the summer. It was full of individuals who had been going about their lives and been struck with a mental illness almost out of the blue—as in many of the examples that Anne McLaughlin gave—but the focus was on Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and the public sector. What has the public sector’s track record been on addressing stigma, particularly in employment? As we move into a difficult phase for public finances, what role does the cabinet secretary expect the public sector to continue playing in addressing stigma?
On local campaigns, I attended a see me pledge-signing ceremony in Orkney early in the summer. It was full of individuals who had been going about their lives and been struck with a mental illness almost out of the blue—as in many of the examples that Anne McLaughlin gave—but the focus was on Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and the public sector. What has the public sector’s track record been on addressing stigma, particularly in employment? As we move into a difficult phase for public finances, what role does the cabinet secretary expect the public sector to continue playing in addressing stigma?
In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Trish Godman)
Lab
The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-6705, in the name of Jackie Baillie, on the see me campaign. The debate will be conclu...
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)
Lab
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness of the see me campaign, which is Scotland’s national programme aimed at ending the stigma and discrimina...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
Lab
We move to the debate. Speeches should be four minutes. I call Anne McLaughlin, to be followed by Marlyn Glen.17:10
Anne McLaughlin (Glasgow) (SNP)
SNP
I congratulate Jackie Baillie on beating me to it and securing this debate. I will speak very quickly, because I thought I had six minutes.When I was elected...
Marlyn Glen (North East Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
I add my thanks to Jackie Baillie for securing the debate to recognise that the see me campaign has made a significant contribution to tackling the stigma an...
Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
I, too, congratulate Jackie Baillie on securing tonight’s debate. I also thank members of all parties who signed my motion on mental health awareness week, w...
Hugh Henry (Paisley South) (Lab)
Lab
Jackie Baillie is to be commended for allowing the Parliament the opportunity to put on record our support for the see me campaign and to raise some of our w...
Malcolm Chisholm (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab)
Lab
I, too, congratulate Jackie Baillie on bringing this important debate to the Parliament. Even more, I congratulate the see me campaign on all its work during...
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing (Nicola Sturgeon)
SNP
I thank Jackie Baillie for securing the debate, which has been extremely important. There have been some very good speeches, and like other members I single ...
Liam McArthur (Orkney) (LD)
LD
Like other members, I acknowledge the moving and human speech from Anne McLaughlin.On local campaigns, I attended a see me pledge-signing ceremony in Orkney ...
Nicola Sturgeon
SNP
I will come on to talk about see me in the wider picture, but I will respond quickly to that question. Historically, the public sector’s role has not been wh...