Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 23 March 2016
23 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (Engagement with Survivors)
Since the meeting on Monday, survivors and our representatives have told me of their profound disappointment and anger because they do not feel that they are being listened to. They want an inquiry that covers all survivors, regardless of where the abuse took place, and a system of redress that covers all survivors. Will the Government work hard to deliver the promised survivor-centred response that they demand?
In the same item of business
6. Graeme Pearson (South Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to engage with survivors on contested issues relating to the Scottish child abuse inquiry. (S4O-05711)
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning (Angela Constance)
SNP
On Monday, following a meeting earlier this year, I met survivors to discuss a range of issues and, in particular, to consider a more structured approach for...
Graeme Pearson
Lab
Since the meeting on Monday, survivors and our representatives have told me of their profound disappointment and anger because they do not feel that they are...
Angela Constance
SNP
I acknowledge that this is probably Mr Pearson’s last contribution in the chamber. I know that he has been a great friend to survivors and to many organisati...