Hansard

The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing) SNP

I remind members of the Covid-related measures that are in place, and that face coverings should be worn when moving around the chamber and across the Holyro...

Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab) Lab

This morning, I met Kimberly Darroch, whose daughter Milly died four years ago, and Louise Slorance, whose husband died last year. They, like a number of fam...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

I call the minister, Maree Todd, to speak to and move amendment S6M-02327.2. Interruption.

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (Humza Yousaf) SNP

I will sum up. Do not worry—I will respond to questions. I will take interventions, too.

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Excuse me—could we have less chatting from a sedentary position across the chamber? I have called the minister, who is on her feet to speak, so that is a hug...

The Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport (Maree Todd) SNP

My thoughts and condolences are with all families who have lost a loved one while they were in the health service’s care. Various claims have been levelled ...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

The minister is in her last minute.

Maree Todd SNP

Immense progress has been made in Scotland since the world-leading Scottish patient safety programme was launched in 2008. Since then, the programme has infl...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Minister, you are approaching the end of your time.

Maree Todd SNP

Although the focus rightly and reasonably relates to the performance of the board against important recommendations and lessons that continue to be learned, ...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Excuse me, minister, please resume your seat. Members will recall that, when I called the minister to speak, there was sedentary chattering going on and I h...

Maree Todd SNP

Our NHS staff are working incredibly hard and we will continue to do all we can to support them to provide the best care possible for the people of Scotland....

Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Con

My thoughts and condolences are with all the families who have been affected by this scandal. I thank front-line staff at the hospital; our criticisms are no...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Mr Ross, could you conclude, please?

Douglas Ross Con

In today’s debate, we cannot give families those answers, but we can commit to finding them and to holding those responsible to account. I move amendment S6...

Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD) LD

I rise for the Liberal Democrats to offer our support for the motion in the name of Anas Sarwar. I echo the condolences that have been offered to everyone wh...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

We move to the open debate. 15:08

Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab) Lab

At the heart of this issue are patients and their families who have suffered a serious injustice the like of which few of us can even fathom. On top of that,...

Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP) SNP

I offer my condolences to all families who have lost a loved one while in the care of the health service. Like everyone, I recognise the work of front-line N...

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con) Con

Will the member give way?

Paul McLennan SNP

I am short of time. I know that Mr Hoy is up next, but I have only four minutes and I am aware of the short time for the debate. The Scottish Government has...

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Lab

Will Paul McLennan give way?

Paul McLennan SNP

I am sorry, but I have only one minute left. The inquiry’s terms of reference are comprehensive and include considering the physical, emotional and other ef...

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con) Con

The issues that we are debating could not be more serious. They are matters of life and death within our NHS—an institution in which people should feel safe ...

Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP) SNP

Will the member take an intervention?

Craig Hoy Con

No, I will press on—I am in my final minute. For the families of those who have died, for the relatives of Andrew Slorance, for Milly Main, for Gail Armstro...

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP) SNP

I, too, offer my condolences to the families and loved ones who have lost children and relatives at the Royal hospital for children and young people and the ...

Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab) Lab

Will the member give way?

Bob Doris SNP

I am sorry, but I do not have time—this is a very short debate. Robust independent expert review of the most serious concerns is required. Clear recommendat...

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green) Green

My thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by infection outbreaks at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital and with anyone who has lost a loved on...