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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing) SNP

The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S6M-06461, in the name of Gillian Mackay, on the Stroke Association’s report “Keeping Stro...

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green) Green

I am really pleased to have brought this debate to Parliament, as it is on such an important topic to me. As many members know, almost two years ago, my mum...

Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP) SNP

I thank Gillian Mackay for bringing the debate to the chamber. I know that the subject is very emotive for her—we talked about that yesterday—and I pay tribu...

Roz McCall (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) Con

I thank Gillian Mackay for bringing the debate to the chamber. Having a stroke is a life-changing event. The condition affects around 10,000 people every ye...

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab) Lab

I congratulate Gillian Mackay on securing this members’ business debate on the Stroke Association’s report, “Keeping Stroke Recoveries in Mind”. As we know—...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Thank you, Ms Baillie. I now call Alexander Burnett, who will be the last speaker before I ask the minister to respond. You have around four minutes, Mr Bur...

Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con) Con

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I thank Gillian Mackay for securing this important debate. It is important because—as we heard—the Stroke Association es...

The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP

Thank you, Mr Burnett. I call Humza Yousaf to respond to the debate. You have around seven minutes, cabinet secretary. 17:44

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

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. First, I thank Gillian Mackay for securing this important members’ business debate, and I thank the Stroke Association f...