Motion · S7M-00539 · 30 Jun 2026
Recognising the Work of Dr Iain Kennedy as Chair of BMA Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament thanks departing BMA Scotland Chair, Dr Iain Kennedy, for his work over the past four years; understands that as a former NHS whistleblower, Dr Kennedy has consistently pushed for a more supportive culture for doctors and patients; recognises that he became Chair of BMA Scotland at a time when the NHS was emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequently became a key contributor to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry; notes that he used his position to call for a long-term medical workforce plan and a more sustainable NHS Scotland, and wishes Dr Kennedy the best for the future.
Supporters (14)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 1 Jul 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 1 Jul 2026
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 1 Jul 2026
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 1 Jul 2026
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 1 Jul 2026
- David Smith Reform UK 1 Jul 2026
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 2 Jul 2026
- Julie MacDougall Reform UK 2 Jul 2026
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 2 Jul 2026
- Carol Mochan Scottish Labour 2 Jul 2026
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 2 Jul 2026
- Kate Nevens Scottish Green Party 3 Jul 2026
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 6 Jul 2026
- Cara McKee Scottish Green Party 6 Jul 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.