Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2026 [Draft]
12 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Measles Vaccinations
I thank the First Minister for that answer. Measles is a very serious illness, but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective and for everyone, at any age. It is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and we should all be encouraging parents and carers to ensure that their child receives all their vaccinations.
It is galling that Reform gave a platform to an anti-vax proponent at its latest conference. I call on all political parties and politicians in the chamber to promote preventative vaccinations. Will the First Minister’s Government consider boosting its positive vaccination messaging so that we can keep people throughout Scotland safe?
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6. Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)
SNP
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in...
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
Vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles, and I urge everyone who is eligible to ensure that they are fully vaccinated.Childhood imm...
Kevin Stewart
SNP
I thank the First Minister for that answer. Measles is a very serious illness, but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective and for everyon...
The First Minister
SNP
Let me associate myself with Kevin Stewart’s comments. Vaccination is the most effective way to ensure that public health is maintained. It is important that...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We move to constituency and general supplementary questions. The more concise questions and responses are, the more members we will be able to take.