Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 17 June 2026 [Last updated 15:26]
17 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Community Cohesion
Many Scots are expressing concerns over issues such as social cohesion and wellbeing, including one of my constituents from Arbroath, who shared the following with me: “I want my daughters to grow up in a Scotland that is safe, cohesive, confident in its identity and capable of helping genuine refugees, whilst also protecting the interests and wellbeing of people already living here.”
Given that legitimate concern, and the impacts on areas such as public safety and justice, what specific steps is the Government taking to ensure that the issues that my constituent raises are addressed?
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