Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 08 December 2020
08 Dec 2020 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Human Rights Day (70th Anniversary)
I apologise that we did not set the clock at the beginning of your contribution, Ms Maguire—you perhaps did not need to speak as fast as you thought you did.
We move to the open debate, and I call Jeremy Balfour, to be followed by Bill Kidd.
In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Linda Fabiani)
SNP
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-23220, in the name of Ruth Maguire, on the 70th anniversary of human rights day....
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP)
SNP
I am grateful for the cross-party support from members in acknowledging the 70th anniversary of human rights day and allowing the debate to go ahead. Thursd...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
I apologise that we did not set the clock at the beginning of your contribution, Ms Maguire—you perhaps did not need to speak as fast as you thought you did....
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Con)
Con
Inaudible.
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Excuse me, Mr Balfour—you are on mute. Please give us a moment to see whether we can fix that. I am terribly sorry, but we have a sound malfunction—in other...
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP)
SNP
I thank Ruth Maguire for creating an opportunity for us to formally recognise the anniversary of an important and historic event: the adoption of the Univers...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
We will try again to bring in Jeremy Balfour.
Jeremy Balfour
Con
Inaudible.
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Oh dear, Mr Balfour—I am sorry, but we are still not hearing you. I will go to Mary Fee next, but we will persevere. 18:44
Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
I, too, thank Ruth Maguire for bringing this important debate to the chamber. Human rights day is a time for both celebration and reflection. During my time ...
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
Green
I thank Ruth Maguire for bringing the debate. We see every day how important human rights are. They must be protected. The Justice Committee is scrutinising...
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
Today we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I thank Ruth Maguire for leading the debate and for the wonderful work ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
We will try to hear from Mr Balfour again. Unfortunately, we cannot hear from Mr Balfour, as we have had some technical problems. I can say for the record t...
The Minister for Older People and Equalities (Christina McKelvie)
SNP
I conclude today’s debate by thanking all members who are marking and celebrating the 70th anniversary of human rights day on 10 December by demonstrating Sc...