Motion · S1M-03093 · 9 May 2002
Continuing Crisis in Rural Healthcare
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern the decision of Dr Peter Joiner to leave his general practitioner practice in Lybster, Caithness; expresses concern at his description of the intolerable pressures placed on single GP practices in remote and rural areas; further notes the pattern of recent GP resignations in Helmsdale and Argyll; regrets the inactivity of the Scottish Executive in tackling this issue, and supports immediate remedial action to avoid further resignations and retirements in Scotland.
Supporters (10)
- Stewart Stevenson 13 May 2002
- Michael Matheson 14 May 2002
- Shona Robison 14 May 2002
- Tommy Sheridan 14 May 2002
- Adam Ingram 15 May 2002
- Gil Paterson 15 May 2002
- Mr Lloyd Quinan 15 May 2002
- Dorothy-Grace Elder 16 May 2002
- Sandra White 21 May 2002
- Fergus Ewing 28 May 2002
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.