Parliamentary questions
Senga Beresford
4 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
17 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils.
4 Jun 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00602 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, what assessment it has made of whether the current provision of maternity services for women in Wigtownshire is compatible with its obligations under articles 2 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and…
Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government takes its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, including Articles 2 and 8, extremely seriously.While we understand that challenges remain around timely access for women in Wigtownshire, we have not identified any …
27 May 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether people living in Stranraer and Wigton will be expected to travel 75 miles to access maternity care on a permanent basis, or whether action will be taken to reopen the Galloway Community Hospital Maternity Wing or to open a new alternative maternity clinic.
Answer · Maree Todd: The safety of our maternity services is apriority to this government and we recognise the importance of these issues to the people of Wigtonshire.We expect all NHS Boards to provide maternity services as close to home as practically possible, while ensuring t…
20 May 2026 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that school pupils in Dumfries have been issued with personal safety alarms due toconcerns about asylum seekers reportedly taking photographs of them outsideschools, what action it is taking to ensure the safety of pupils and to providereassurance to local residents.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: Police Scotland has stated that it investigated reports of suspicious behaviour and found no evidence of criminality. The safety and wellbeing of pupils in school and in the community is of the utmost importance. Responsibility for the safe operation of schoo…