Motion
The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals
S6M-20561.2 · Amendment · lodged by Whittle, Brian
Lodged on
27 Jan 2026Heard / answered on
28 Jan 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 28 Jan 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end “; notes with concern the impact on patients, staff and others resulting from the ongoing questions about the safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; calls on the Scottish Government to provide clear and explicit guarantees to the public that any issues raised by patients, families and whistleblowers are listened to and fully investigated; believes that the repeated lack of candour by both NHS boards and the Scottish Government in respect of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and other scandals is unacceptable; further believes that this lack of openness has placed a greater burden on patients, families and NHS staff and contributed to a growing loss of public trust, and calls, therefore, on Nicola Sturgeon to request to make a personal statement, with questions and answers, to the Scottish Parliament, given her role as Cabinet Secretary for Health and First Minister during the construction and opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.”
Lodged by
Whittle, Brian
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
28 Jan 2026
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
55Against
65Abstain
0Not voted
9In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Brian Whittle
Con
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
At the end of the day, the buck stops with the Scottish Government—it runs that public service. I will choose my words carefully in this debate, but ministers should not mistake that caution for a l…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20561.2, in the name of Brian Whittle, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20561, in the name of Anas Sarwar, on the role of political decision making in national…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20561.2, in the name of Brian Whittle, is: For 55, Against 65, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20561Original motion26 Jan 2026 · Motion For Debate · Sarwar, AnasThat the Parliament condemns the culture of secrecy and cover-up that has hidden the truth from patients, families and campaigners and denied them justice in many NHS scandals in Scotland in recent years; recognises that, as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry draws to a close, many serious questions remain regarding the decision-making process and the role of...
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S6M-20561.2Selected itemDefeated 55/6527 Jan 2026 · Amendment · Whittle, BrianAs an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), insert at end “; notes with concern the impact on patients, staff and others resulting from the ongoing questions about the safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; calls on the Scottish Government to provide clear and ex...