Hansard

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...