Alison Thewliss

25 Jun 2026   Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 (draft)

Paul Sweeney makes a very good point, because the issue is wrapped up in our post-industrial legacy. The fact that there are such abandoned factories and that the people who enter them—whether for urban exploration or whatever else—do not …

25 Jun 2026   Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 (draft)

I hope to be able to introduce the bill by the end of the year, but the member will appreciate that parliamentary timescales prevent me from giving a specific date at the moment. She is correct in saying that justice delayed is justice den…

25 Jun 2026   Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 (draft)

I thank my colleague Marie McNair for bringing this debate to the chamber, which she has now done for a fifth year. I also thank all members—both those who spoke and those who were not able to speak today—for their presence and thoughtful …

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

I wish TJ a very happy birthday, and I hope that Alex Kerr is shouting him a cake later on.A wide range of support and services can appropriately meet the diverse needs of neurodivergent individuals. Effective support is holistic, is needs…

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

We are continuing work with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the children and young people’s neurodevelopment task force to deliver the actions set out in the implementation review of the national neurodevelopmental specifi…

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

I thank Steven Bonnar for his point. Clinical responsibility for prescribing rests with the clinician who is taking on a young person’s care, and they must exercise their professional judgment. They should take full account of a young pers…

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

As is set out in the neurodevelopmental specification for children and young people, a robust transition care plan should be put in place in line with the Scottish Government’s transition care planning guidance. Young people should be full…

23 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities have undertaken several actions to ensure that local government and the NHS are working together effectively to deliver complex care packages through the coming home …

23 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

I do not have those specific figures in front of me, but I am more than happy to discuss that issue with Cara McKee in greater detail, because it has a significant impact on young people and their families.

23 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

That includes the introduction of learning disability annual health checks, which are being rolled out across Scotland.

23 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

We should be concerned about anybody being inappropriately stuck in hospital for too long, and action is ongoing on that issue. It should be remembered that people may well have had a need for assessment and treatment when they were admitt…

23 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

We established the dynamic support register in 2023 to ensure that people with learning disabilities and complex needs are visible and as a tool to support targeted local action. The most recently published quarterly statistics evidence th…

4 Jun 2026   Wealth Taxation for Public Services (draft)

If the member checks the Official Report, he will see that I said no such thing. However, we should not be sending away people who are here to help.

4 Jun 2026   Wealth Taxation for Public Services (draft)

Will the member take an intervention?

4 Jun 2026   Wealth Taxation for Public Services (draft)

Will the member take an intervention?

3 Jun 2026   National Health Service (draft)

Thank you, Presiding Officer. I welcome you to your role.I am delighted to respond to the debate in my new role as Minister for Community Care. Jackie Baillie said that the role is challenging, but I am very much up for the challenge.I am …

28 May 2026   Scotland’s Energy (draft)

They do not exist.

19 May 2026   Urgent Question (draft)

Does the cabinet secretary agree that clubs and fan organisations have a significant role to play in encouraging responsible behaviour among supporters? Will she encourage further engagement among all groups and representatives of the loca…

14 May 2026   Oaths and Affirmations (draft)

I, Alison Thewliss, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.Tha mise Alison Thewliss, gu sòlaimte is fìri…

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