Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 03 October 2012
03 Oct 2012 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Breast Cancer
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-03421, in the name of Linda Fabiani, on October is breast cancer awareness month. The debate will be concluded without any question being put.
Motion debated,
That the Parliament recognises the important role of the Scottish Government’s Detect Cancer Early initiative; notes that the first cancer type to be targeted by this will be breast cancer; understands that 460 women in the NHS Lanarkshire area were diagnosed with the condition in 2010 and that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chances of successful treatment; welcomes the role that Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October plays in promoting early detection and the work of all cancer charities in raising awareness, and acknowledges the work of Breakthrough Breast Cancer and its memorable breast awareness message, Touch Look Check, which promotes knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of regular checking.
17:07
Motion debated,
That the Parliament recognises the important role of the Scottish Government’s Detect Cancer Early initiative; notes that the first cancer type to be targeted by this will be breast cancer; understands that 460 women in the NHS Lanarkshire area were diagnosed with the condition in 2010 and that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chances of successful treatment; welcomes the role that Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October plays in promoting early detection and the work of all cancer charities in raising awareness, and acknowledges the work of Breakthrough Breast Cancer and its memorable breast awareness message, Touch Look Check, which promotes knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of regular checking.
17:07
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In the same item of business
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Elaine Smith)
Lab
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-03421, in the name of Linda Fabiani, on October is breast cancer awareness month...
Linda Fabiani (East Kilbride) (SNP)
SNP
It is nice after the rambunctious debate that we have just had to know that we are going to speak about something on which there is consensus in the chamber....
The Deputy Presiding Officer
Lab
As a number of members wish to speak, I would be grateful for speeches of four minutes or less.17:15
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)
Lab
I congratulate Linda Fabiani on securing the debate. I note that she and I are both in purple today. We should have perhaps have co-ordinated and been in pin...
Drew Smith (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
Malcolm Chisholm did it, too.
Jackie Baillie
Lab
Forgive me, I almost forgot Malcolm Chisholm.It would be a great signal for MSPs to walk the walk. Many of us, both male and female, have donned our pink fea...
Aileen McLeod (South Scotland) (SNP)
SNP
I, too, congratulate Linda Fabiani on securing the debate on an issue of which many members will have personal experience—either themselves or through family...
Patricia Ferguson (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (Lab)
Lab
I, too, thank Linda Fabiani for securing this timely debate. The motion emphasises the importance of early detection in all cancer cases, and recognises that...
Dennis Robertson (Aberdeenshire West) (SNP)
SNP
I was privileged a few weeks ago to attend the Breakthrough Breast Cancer workshop. It was at that workshop, led by Ashley Donaldson—a champion for Breakthro...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
Lab
As a large number of members still wish to speak in the debate, I am minded to accept a motion under rule 8.14.3 to extend the debate for up to 30 minutes.Mo...
Siobhan McMahon (Central Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
I am pleased to take part in the debate and thank Linda Fabiani for securing it. She has given us the opportunity not only to discuss our experiences of brea...
Nanette Milne (North East Scotland) (Con)
Con
I am pleased to speak in this debate at the start of breast cancer awareness month and I congratulate Linda Fabiani on her motion, which highlights the impor...
Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
I add my thanks to Linda Fabiani for securing today’s debate.Last week, I was one of thousands of people to join in the world’s biggest coffee morning in aid...
Malcolm Chisholm (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (Lab)
Lab
I congratulate Linda Fabiani on securing this important debate.We can celebrate the improvements that there have been in breast cancer survival rates. Twenty...
The Minister for Public Health (Michael Matheson)
SNP
I congratulate Linda Fabiani on securing time for this debate and I thank her for lodging a motion on an important issue that affects many women in Scotland—...