Motion
The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals
S6M-20561.1 · Amendment · lodged by Gray, Neil
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), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “pays tribute to the brave patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry; recognises the pain, trauma and grief faced by patients and their families at the heart of this inquiry, and notes that the inquiry was established in 2019 to ensure that every individual impacted is able to get the truth that they deserve; notes the fundamental importance of the independence of inquiries, which are enshrined in legislation, under the control of an independent chair, and which operate transparently, reaching conclusions that are not to be influenced by ministers or other vested interests, and agrees, therefore, that the independent Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Chair must be given the time and space to consider all the available evidence.”
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 3
Lodged by
Gray, Neil
(Scottish National Party).
- Arthur, Tom (SNP)
- Minto, Jenni (SNP)
- Todd, Maree (SNP)
Amendment division result
28 Jan 2026
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
58Against
61Abstain
0Not voted
10In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
-
Neil Gray
SNP
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
No, I will not. I am sorry, but I have given way for the final time. Lord Brodie has taken independent evidence as to the current situation with the hospital. The Government has also sought assuran…
-
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
There are seven questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-20561.1, in the name of Neil Gray, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20561, in the name of…
-
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 28 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 28 January 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20561.1, in the name of Neil Gray, is: For 58, Against 61, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
-
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...
-
S6M-20561.1Selected itemDefeated 58/6127 Jan 2026 · Amendment · Gray, NeilAs an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “pays tribute to the brave patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry; recognises the pain, trauma...