Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 09 December 2010
09 Dec 2010 · S3 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome
The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S3M-7393, in the name of Jim Hume, on sudden arrhythmia death syndrome—SADS. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.
Motion debated,
That the Parliament recognises the devastating impact that the death of an apparently healthy young person from a previously undiagnosed heart condition can have on the friends and family of the deceased; further recognises that, on average, 12 people in the United Kingdom die each week from a heart condition associated with sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS); understands that this figure is likely to be less than the actual total because of the difficulties that it believes exist in accurately identifying and recording such deaths; congratulates the work of charities such as Cardiac Risk in the Young and the Selkirk-based Scottish HART for highlighting the deaths of young people from SADS and campaigning for greater awareness; welcomes the Cardiac Assessment of Young Athletes programme run by Professor Stewart Hillis, which screens young people involved in amateur sport for potential heart conditions, and wishes to see a greater awareness of deaths in young people from SADS.
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Motion debated,
That the Parliament recognises the devastating impact that the death of an apparently healthy young person from a previously undiagnosed heart condition can have on the friends and family of the deceased; further recognises that, on average, 12 people in the United Kingdom die each week from a heart condition associated with sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS); understands that this figure is likely to be less than the actual total because of the difficulties that it believes exist in accurately identifying and recording such deaths; congratulates the work of charities such as Cardiac Risk in the Young and the Selkirk-based Scottish HART for highlighting the deaths of young people from SADS and campaigning for greater awareness; welcomes the Cardiac Assessment of Young Athletes programme run by Professor Stewart Hillis, which screens young people involved in amateur sport for potential heart conditions, and wishes to see a greater awareness of deaths in young people from SADS.
17:03
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-7393, in the name of Jim Hume, on sudden arrhythmia death syndrome—SADS. The debate wi...
Jim Hume (South of Scotland) (LD)
LD
I thank members who have remained behind to participate in the debate. I also thank those who signed my motion in order to make the debate possible. Among th...
Christine Grahame (South of Scotland) (SNP)
SNP
I congratulate Jim Hume on bringing the debate to the chamber; I know that he has had a difficult day, so I congratulate him even more for staying the course...
Johann Lamont (Glasgow Pollok) (Lab)
Lab
I, too, congratulate Jim Hume on securing this important debate, and pass on my condolences. He is determined to continue to press the issue in difficult tim...
Nanette Milne (North East Scotland) (Con)
Con
I am pleased that Jim Hume has brought to members’ attention once again sudden arrhythmia death syndrome, and I congratulate him on securing the debate. I al...
Dr Richard Simpson (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)
Lab
I, too, welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate, and I congratulate Jim Hume on obtaining it and on pursuing the issue. SADS is a pretty horrend...
Christine Grahame
SNP
I understand the member’s point about the mandatory aspect, but I seek his advice. Is it not the case that such tests would be mandatory for young men who we...
Dr Simpson
Lab
Yes, certainly. Those of my age can remember a certain footballer—I have forgotten his name for the moment—who, on being transferred to Manchester United, wa...
The Minister for Public Health and Sport (Shona Robison)
SNP
I, too, thank Jim Hume for introducing this very important debate. I recognise his very direct and personal interest in this serious and complex issue.The su...