Motion
Transvaginal Mesh
S6M-10915.2 · Amendment · lodged by Baillie, Jackie
Lodged on
23 Oct 2023Heard / answered on
24 Oct 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 24 Oct 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-10915 in the name of Jenni Minto (Transvaginal Mesh), insert at end “; is concerned by the long waits for a first appointment at the Complex Mesh Surgical Service, whilst some women have reported a lack of clarity around accessing the full range of support available for mesh-related injuries; regrets that not all of the recommendations of the reviews by Professor Britton have been implemented; agrees that a realistic medicine approach is essential going forward, where patients are empowered and supported to be in control of their healthcare, and calls on the Scottish Government to set out how it will eradicate long waits for appointments and ensure that women affected by transvaginal mesh are informed and able to easily access the range of support available, which should be person-centred and trauma-informed ongoing care, and to publish both a strategy for increased surgical training and capacity building in alternative procedures to mesh, and data on waiting times for alternative procedures.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
Lab 1
Lodged by
Baillie, Jackie
(Scottish Labour).
- Sweeney, Paul (Lab)
Amendment division result
24 Oct 2023
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
50Against
63Abstain
0Not voted
16In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)
Lab
Chamber
· 24 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 24 October 2023
Mesh campaigners have had to fight for many years for action on their concerns and the reality is that, despite the parallel universe set out by the minister, that fight continues. The Scottish Gov…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 24 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 24 October 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-10915.2, in the name of Jackie Baillie, which seeks to amend motion S6M-10915, in the name of Jenni Minto, on transvaginal mesh, be agreed to. Are we agreed? …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 24 Oct 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 24 October 2023
The result of the division on amendment S6M-10915.2, in the name of Jackie Baillie, is: For 50, Against 63, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-10915Original motion23 Oct 2023 · Motion For Debate · Minto, JenniThat the Parliament welcomes the report of the independent Transvaginal Mesh Case Record Review; acknowledges the severe and painful complications endured by women after the implantation of transvaginal mesh and regrets that their trauma may have been exacerbated by initial service responses that doubted their lived experiences; notes the continuing impro...
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S6M-10915.2Selected itemDefeated 50/6323 Oct 2023 · Amendment · Baillie, JackieAs an amendment to motion S6M-10915 in the name of Jenni Minto (Transvaginal Mesh), insert at end “; is concerned by the long waits for a first appointment at the Complex Mesh Surgical Service, whilst some women have reported a lack of clarity around accessing the full range of support available for mesh-related injuries; regrets that not all of the...