Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 03 December 2015
03 Dec 2015 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Winter Weather (Protection of Vulnerable People)
The National Records of Scotland document “Winter Mortality in Scotland 2014-15” said that 22,011 deaths were registered in Scotland in the four winter months from December 2014 to March 2015, compared with 18,675 deaths in the winter of 2013 to 2014. It is clear that for an ageing population with growing health problems, winter is becoming a threat to good health. Which of the measures that the cabinet secretary just outlined is most targeted at that vulnerable group? Is she satisfied that, with the coldest winter for many years predicted, all attempts are being made to support people who find themselves threatened by such a challenge?
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6. Annabel Goldie (West Scotland) (Con)
Con
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take to protect vulnerable people affected by the weather this winter. (S4O-04899)
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport (Shona Robison)
SNP
The Scottish Government has taken a range of measures to protect vulnerable people against the effects of this winter’s weather. Tackling fuel poverty remain...
Annabel Goldie
Con
The National Records of Scotland document “Winter Mortality in Scotland 2014-15” said that 22,011 deaths were registered in Scotland in the four winter month...
Shona Robison
SNP
I am sure that the member is aware of the chief medical officer’s interest in the matter. This week, she has been very much engaged in looking at the analysi...