Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 09 March 2022
I am talking about the internal walls, not the cladding—[Interruption.]—Was that before December’s debate, when ministers doubled down to defend the health board? The SNP Government must step up and shoulder its responsibility—or does it think that it has done no wrong?
I think that members will understand why, in our amendment, we call for not just a right to redress when things go wrong but
“a proactive approach to governance that seeks to avoid tragedy in the first place”.
We want victims and families to be treated with respect and we want ministers to ensure an end to institutional hostility towards whistleblowers. Let us, once and for all, do away with the corrosive culture of secrecy that we have experienced far too often from this SNP Government.
I move amendment S6M-03491.2, to insert at end:
“; further calls for transparency and openness when gross failures come to light, a proactive approach to governance that seeks to avoid tragedy in the first place, improved communication with victims and families, and a more pronounced ministerial effort to deal with institutional hostility towards whistle-blowers and those who warn of problems in their place of work where tragedy ensues.”
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