Hansard

The Deputy Presiding Officer (John Scott) Con

The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-05783, in the name of Gordon MacDonald, on Dads Rock’s first anniversary. The debate w...

Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP) SNP

I declare an interest in Dads Rock, as an unpaid trustee of that new Scottish charity, which is based here in Edinburgh and was started in my constituency. I...

Malcolm Chisholm (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (Lab) Lab

I congratulate Gordon MacDonald on introducing this debate and welcome the representatives of Dads Rock to the gallery.As Gordon MacDonald has already told u...

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP) SNP

I congratulate Gordon MacDonald on lodging a motion in recognition of the first anniversary of Dads Rock.Dads Rock was started in Sighthill in Edinburgh in F...

Gavin Brown (Lothian) (Con) Con

I am happy to speak on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives in tonight’s debate. I congratulate Gordon MacDonald on lodging the motion, which I was happy to ...

The Deputy Presiding Officer Con

We now rock on with Graeme Dey, to be followed by Alison Johnstone.17:22

Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP) SNP

I admit that, in swotting up on Dads Rock ahead of the debate, I had slight pangs of jealousy. I would not have minded being part of such an initiative when ...

Alison Johnstone (Lothian) (Green) Green

I congratulate Gordon MacDonald on securing today’s debate and on enabling us to celebrate the notable achievements of Dads Rock, a charity that provides an ...

The Minister for Children and Young People (Aileen Campbell) SNP

I thank Gordon MacDonald for bringing this positive debate to the chamber. Like other members, I congratulate Dads Rock and pay tribute to all that it has ac...