Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party · Scotland
“There are lessons to be learned from this situation, but that will be of little comfort to the staff and patients who are dealing with an old hospital. Right now, it is 30°C in some parts of Monklands hospital, wall trims are held on with duct tape and there are historical issues with asbestos in the building.”
“Since we raised the issue of hyperscale data centres with the First Minister last week, more than 6,000 people have written to him to back the Scottish Greens’ call for a moratorium. Hundreds of those people gathered outside the Parliament yesterday to make their voices heard.”
“I am more than happy to meet staff and union representatives. In the interest of expediency and time, I will write to the member in more detail, because there are detailed concerns here and now about Monklands, and they need to be addressed.”
“Facts and figures are important and help us to understand the issue, but the finance secretary will forgive me for a moment for highlighting the human costs, because I know that she already gets the impact on people. Gillian Mackay is right. Our offices across Europe and elsewhere have done a fantastic job.”
“We all know how damaging Brexit has been to our economy and our democracy. I am pleased to hear the minister highlight the human costs, because I think those are tangible things that everybody can realise we have lost. At a time when global relations are so unstable, we need to work more closely with our European allies.”
“I follow others in wishing Steve Clarke, the Scotland men’s team and the tartan army a safe and productive journey in the US. The racist violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast, as well as in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland this week, has been utterly shameful.”
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“I am more than happy to meet staff and union representatives. In the interest of expediency and time, I will write to the member in more detail, because there are detailed concerns here and now about Monklands, and they need to be addressed. As we have always said, the current hospital will have to continue until the new one is built—and there will be a new Monklands hospital.”
“There are lessons to be learned from this situation, but that will be of little comfort to the staff and patients who are dealing with an old hospital. Right now, it is 30°C in some parts of Monklands hospital, wall trims are held on with duct tape and there are historical issues with asbestos in the building. The cabinet secretary said that immediate infrastructure risks will be addressed. How quickly will those infrastructure risks be dealt with? Will the cabinet secretary meet unions and staff representatives to ensure that the hospital is a safe place to work? I declare a voluntary interest, as I am a member of Unite the Union. Angela Constance: I agree with the member that there are always lessons to be learned in every journey travelled. I assure her that, in this instance, lessons will be learned.”
“Will the First Minister stand with communities across Scotland and the head of the UN in taking on big tech, or will he continue to allow a free-for- all on hyperscale data centres?”
“Since we raised the issue of hyperscale data centres with the First Minister last week, more than 6,000 people have written to him to back the Scottish Greens’ call for a moratorium. Hundreds of those people gathered outside the Parliament yesterday to make their voices heard. Communities are rightly worried about the local environmental impacts and the massive strain on our energy system that approving such applications could bring. António Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations, has now joined the call, saying that artificial intelligence data centres are “hungry for land, water and power” and calling for every major AI company to “publicly disclose the full environmental impact of its systems”.”
“To ask the Scottish Government when it will implement management measures for inshore marine protected areas and priority marine features. (S7O-00109)”
“Facts and figures are important and help us to understand the issue, but the finance secretary will forgive me for a moment for highlighting the human costs, because I know that she already gets the impact on people. Gillian Mackay is right. Our offices across Europe and elsewhere have done a fantastic job. It was great to see the First Minister in Boston— that is good not just for the support of our football team but for jobs and investment at home. Jobs rely on such international engagement. I give my thanks to our office in Brussels for the fantastic job that it has done over the past decade, not only in ensuring that Scotland’s interests are heard but in sticking up for jobs and investment back home, which is vital. I assure Ms Mackay that I continue to be committed to that work.”
“We all know how damaging Brexit has been to our economy and our democracy. I am pleased to hear the minister highlight the human costs, because I think those are tangible things that everybody can realise we have lost. At a time when global relations are so unstable, we need to work more closely with our European allies. That involves having a strong programme of international engagement. Can the minister confirm that he will prioritise maintaining the network of international offices, and particularly those in Europe, to assist with that alignment? Stephen Gethins: I thank Gillian Mackay for her question and for the coherence of her party, unlike others, on this particular issue. What she says makes a lot of sense, and she is also right about the human costs.”
“What will the First Minister do to provide reassurances to people and communities who are worried about their safety and that of their loved ones?”
“I follow others in wishing Steve Clarke, the Scotland men’s team and the tartan army a safe and productive journey in the US. The racist violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast, as well as in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland this week, has been utterly shameful. People were trapped inside Glasgow central mosque and the St Enoch centre, sheltering for their own safety. Others were attacked in the street because of the colour of their skin, while mobs shouted “Send them home” at children because they were not white. Nobody should be made to feel unsafe on our streets, and it is horrific that that has happened to so many people. No so-called legitimate concerns can justify that kind of hateful action.”
“To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on banning the use of Prestwick airport by the US military. (S7O- 00047)”
“In the United States, just two months ago, in order to tackle persistent concerns about sky-high ticket prices for the 2026 world cup, New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, proudly announced a deal that would allow residents in New York to buy 1,000 world cup tickets for $50 each.”
“Watching sport can be a gateway to people getting involved in it, whether playing or volunteering. That is why the Scottish Greens want to work with Scottish Professional Football League clubs to introduce a price cap of £25 for tickets for travelling away fans. That would widen access and ensure that fewer people were priced out of Scotland’s national game. A cap has been in place in England for more than a decade that means that travelling fans do not pay more than £30 for a ticket. In March, it was announced that the £30 price cap on away tickets has been extended for a further two seasons, and clubs voted unanimously to keep the cap in place until the end of the 2027-28 season.”
“For me, that is an example of the biggest takeaway from the debate: although big, set-piece sporting events should be a catalyst for participation, we need to make sure that promotion and, crucially, funding keep sport accessible for the long term. I am pleased that the minister has recognised that that is essential, and that her examples extend to a diverse range of sports. The Scottish Greens believe that universal access to sport and physical activity is a right, not a privilege, because it is necessary to support the health of the nation. Unfortunately, however, too many barriers still remain. Taking part in sport and attending sporting events as a spectator can be prohibitively expensive, whether because of the cost of tickets, uniforms, equipment or membership of clubs.”
“We all know the evidence about the benefits of physical activity in helping to prevent and manage conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. The benefits to overall wellbeing, including tackling loneliness and enhancing brain health, are not referred to as often but are just as important. Sport can reinvigorate communities and give people purpose and somewhere to go when other spaces put barriers in their way. I have previously referenced in the chamber the wonderful work that the community trusts at both Motherwell and Falkirk football clubs in my region do week in, week out.”
“The Scottish Greens were the only party at the election to say that we need to use our full taxation powers to raise more money, particularly from the wealth of the super- rich. Today, the Tax Justice Scotland coalition wrote to the First Minister calling for a post-election reality check of Scotland’s public finances. In its words, “if we want a fairer and greener country, we need to invest in it. You can’t promise a better Scotland and avoid paying for it.” We know that public sector reform is badly needed, but trade unions in particular are rightly concerned that reform is usually a euphemism for slashing budgets and cutting jobs. Does the First Minister agree with the Scottish Greens and Tax Justice Scotland that we should explore all options for taxing wealth before cutting public sector jobs?”
“As a movement, we have to prove to the people of Scotland why those decisions would be better in our hands, using the powers that we have to make Scotland a fairer and more prosperous place by tackling child poverty, making childcare fit for how families live now, tackling the cost of living crisis and being an open and welcoming society that recognises the value of all Scots alike. We have to take that fight to the UK Government. Let us test the boundaries of devolution and venture into those grey areas to achieve our aims. Let us do things that any Labour Government that was still holding true to its values would find difficult to take to court and challenge. This is a fight that we have to win, and we have to work here with that in mind. The Deputy Presiding Officer: I call Julie MacDougall to make her first speech. 16:29”
“However, for me and for the Scottish Greens, it is not just about what we would be leaving behind; it is about the Scotland that we want to build and the Scotland that we could be. Independence should be a mechanism to deliver a fairer, greener and more equal society. It should be the mechanism that we use to rejoin the EU and put us back where we should have always been. It would stop us having to work around policies and decisions that we can and should be taking by ourselves. We have a pro-independence majority in the chamber, and I think that we are no longer in a situation in which it is a case of if there is another referendum—it is a case of when. We cannot sit back, though.”
“If opponents of independence are not willing to say how long is long enough between expressions of democracy, surely they cannot deny that the circumstances in which we find ourselves now are so different compared with those in 2014. We have had Brexit, which Scotland did not vote for and has materially impacted life for everyone in this country. We have had a merry-go-round of Prime Ministers—which does not look as though it is going to stop any time soon—and a series of UK Governments that could not have had Scotland any further down their priority list, and that is not to mention the looming danger of a far-right Government in the UK. In any one of those scenarios—let alone if they were combined—a nation in a so-called voluntary union would want a say on its future outside of that union.”
“Hundreds of thousands of young people have never had their say on the direction of the country, despite some having been able to vote in three Holyrood elections and three Westminster elections. How much longer do members want to deny democracy to those young people? How many more years do they have to wait before they get to have their say? We have not heard that level of honesty from those who oppose independence. Too often, the phrase “once in a generation” is thrown around. It would have been the very oldest of those in generation Z who got to vote in 2014, and the very oldest of those in generation alpha were able to vote for the first time this year. That is literally a generation. That does not include the thousands of people like me who voted no in 2014 but have since changed their minds.”
“His former party took Scotland out of Europe against its will. What was the mandate for that? On a turnout of 72.2 per cent of registered voters, 51.9 per cent voted leave and 48.1 per cent voted remain. By his logic, that means that only 37.3 per cent of people voted for Brexit, so there was no mandate for it at all, even by his standards. We have not heard from any party that is opposed to independence how Scotland gets to have its say. The youngest people who voted in the 2014 referendum are now in their late 20s. I hate to break it to some of the new MSPs, but people in their late 20s are hardly young any more—I say that as a formerly young person.”
“We need to introduce more additional support needs teachers and support staff to our schools, reduce class sizes, improve teacher wellbeing and tackle teacher workload. We need to ensure that we insulate homes, move to using sustainable ways to heat our homes and support those who live in fuel poverty. However, I am a bit sad that many members are so lacking in ambition that they do not think that we can do more than one thing at once. As Ross Greer said, the mental gymnastics have been incredible. The issue of mandates would have been amusing had the arguments not been so duplicitous. Labour said that its 2024 mandate was against a referendum because of its vote share, but it is happy to ignore mandates here. From what I followed of Lord Offord’s contribution, he tried to break down the numbers from the indyref.”
“The response to the debate from some members has been predictable. There was not only the earliest mention of Paisley ever from George Adam, but we heard the usual old clichés about independence. For anyone who had their bingo card out, there were seven mentions of division and five mentions of us having an obsession, and we were called separatists at least five times. As Rachael Hamilton has just shown us, the unionist parties are in severe need of new patter, as well as credible arguments. Many members across the chamber have mentioned really serious issues on which we need to work together: the NHS, schools and the cost of living crisis. We absolutely need to see the NHS put on a sustainable footing in order to ensure that patients have the appointments that they need and that we look after our staff.”
“This is a Parliament that not only recognises the contribution of all Scots, old and new, but says that Scotland’s future is one that looks outwards to our neighbours and friends across seas and borders. The people of Scotland need this Parliament to work collaboratively in the face of unprecedented crises so as to make people’s lives better both here and around the world. The Scottish Greens are ready to do that. Scotland is ready, so let us make that happen. 14:15”
“We need to make sure that everyone can have a home to call their own, that they can heat that home, that we have good-quality public services, that nurses and teachers are paid well and that we deliver that fairer society. Tax is how we fund those things, which are for the common good, and those with the most should contribute the most. It is clear that the hopeful vision that the Scottish Greens put forward at the election resonates with the hundreds of thousands of Scots who voted for us. Above all else, perhaps, what people want to see now are actions that make Scotland a fairer, kinder and more welcoming country. Not only do we have a large pro-independence majority in this chamber, but we have a pro-Europe majority and a pro-immigration majority.”
“Other countries have taken that step in recent months, and we should absolutely be doing the same. A large portion of families’ income is taken up by childcare costs. Unfortunately, we no longer live in a time where families can survive on one income, so good-quality, affordable childcare is a must. That, for us, has to be a universal offering, giving every child the same start and, crucially, making sure that the funding follows the child. Supporting families, particularly women, to be able to work with good-quality, reliable childcare will absolutely help to tackle child poverty. It is crucial that we look at our tax system and how we tax wealth in particular, in order to make sure that we can afford the measures that will support many people across society.”
“That is why, alongside that push for a referendum, we must use all the powers that we already have to make Scotland a better place to live in right now. We all heard during the election campaign about the immediate and real impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people’s lives. There are a host of solutions that not only put money back into people’s pockets but help to tackle the climate emergency at the same time. Providing everyone with free bus travel would put money back into people’s pockets while moving more people on to public transport. We have seen the success of free bus travel for under-22s. Making sure that people, particularly those commuting, could leave the car at home would help to tackle transport emissions, which we have historically struggled to make a dent in.”
“We want a debate on the future of Scotland as an independent nation, and I hope that the First Minister will keep his promise to bring that forward as soon as possible. We have seen how badly Westminster has let Scotland down, making things much more difficult not just for the Parliament but for the people of Scotland. We were promised big things in the wake of 2014, but what followed was Brexit, a decade of Westminster failure, a merry-go-round of Prime Ministers and an ongoing climate breakdown. People’s lives have got materially worse, and Scotland must have our chance to choose differently. For the Scottish Greens, independence is not an end goal in itself; it is a tool that we can use to make Scotland better, where democracy and decision making are closer to people.”
“I congratulate you on your appointment, Presiding Officer. First, I acknowledge that, unless something dramatic happens, I should get 15 votes, so I doubt that I will become First Minister this afternoon. Despite that, there is something to be hopeful about. The electorate has returned not only the biggest-ever independence-supporting majority but the biggest-ever majority for parties that are socially progressive. Those who lost in numbers at the election were the ones chasing votes to the right, and that must inform what we do in this parliamentary session. We acknowledge that the SNP won the election and should have the right to form a Government, and we will work with it on issues to make Scotland a fairer, greener and independent country. However, we will also hold that Government to account to ensure that ambition matches delivery.”
“My oath is to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign. I, Gillian Audrey Mackay, 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.”
“I am so proud of you. [Applause.] I again thank parliamentary staff and the chief executive for everything they do, and I look forward to seeing you all on the campaign trail. 16:42”
“Her First Minister’s questions had real impact, holding the Government to account while making sure that her contributions genuinely helped our collective efforts during the pandemic. The way in which the Presiding Officer has handled the chamber and protected this institution should also be commended. Unbelievably, there is a possibility that the behaviour in the chamber could be worse next parliamentary session, and I am sure that whoever has to keep us all on task will appreciate her advice. Presiding Officer, I sincerely hope that you get a good break and far more time with the family, and that you are never a stranger in here. Green politics would not be where it is without you—I would not be where I am without you. Never doubt the contribution that you have made to public life and to individuals across the country.”
“Regrettably, I have only once nearly made her laugh in the chair. As we would all acknowledge, the chamber very often runs on hope and caffeine. I am not immune to that but, as I do not like tea or coffee, the odd energy drink is usually my go-to. When I asked the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health about restricting sales of energy drinks to under-16s, not only did I get the look; it nearly broke into a laugh. There have been several light-hearted moments in the past 12 years, including an emergency stitching up of a hem before a hustings and leaving halfway through her own house move to campaign, but some of the most impressive things that I have seen the Presiding Officer do were during Covid.”
“You have been unlucky with some of the things that you have had to deal with. I know that, at times, it has felt relentless; there have been too many firsts in one parliamentary session. Don’t cry—you will start me off. The way in which you have dealt with us is just an extension of the Alison I have always known: a diligent campaigner, a fierce advocate and a brilliant MSP. She has been a councillor, health spokesperson, animal rights champion and advocate for physical activity and access to green spaces. In the time that I have, it is hard to sum up everything that Alison has done. She has achieved more in 15 years than many achieve in much longer. She has been central to my political journey and has inspired many others. Those in here who really know her will know of her fantastic sense of humour and infectious laugh.”
“Nicola, thank you for bringing us into government, for giving your backing to safe access zones and for your contribution to politics. Humza—good luck. [Laughter.] I am, of course, just kidding. Despite the ending, we did some powerful things together in government, and Humza’s commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly the people of Palestine, has shone through in his work. I hope that whatever comes next, he will get to continue with that work. At the moment, it has never been more important to have such strong advocates for peace. Also unprecedented, Presiding Officer, is the amount of poor behaviour that you have had to put up with in this parliamentary session. I have seen the toll that some of that behaviour has taken on you and the grace with which you have handled it.”
“Once he finds his way back to the right constituency, I hope that he has a wonderful retirement. However, before he does, we need to settle on who has to take responsibility for George Adam. [Laughter.] A raft of fantastic women are also standing down. They have been hugely supportive not only to me but to many other younger MSPs from around the chamber. I thank Liz Smith, Fiona Hyslop, Rona Mackay and Shona Robison for their support and kindness. The chamber will be worse off without them. When talking about those who have offered support, I cannot not mention the wonderful Christina McKelvie. Not having her light and laugh in the chamber has undoubtedly made it a poorer place for us all. It is unprecedented to have two former First Ministers standing down at the same time.”
“This has been a hugely challenging session, so I want to be a wee bit more light hearted before turning to thanks for the Presiding Officer. I thank parliamentary and MSP staff, as others have done, for their work this session. We would not be able to do our jobs without them. I acknowledge some of the members who are standing down. There are too many of you to mention but, on behalf of the Scottish Greens, I thank you for your work and hope that you enjoy whatever comes next. I will certainly miss Richard Leonard in my Central Scotland region. I have always appreciated his sage analysis. Sometimes he gives it with a smile and sometimes with a near- audible eye roll. One half of the Parliament’s resident Waldorf and Statler duo, in the form of Gordon MacDonald, is stepping down.”
“MSPs, as employers of their staff, are free to award additional leave to their staff and may therefore designate 15 June as an additional holiday if they wish to do so. Pastoral Support (Members) 7.”
“To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and Scottish parliamentary service staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men’s football world cup. (S6O-05680) Jackson Carlaw (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): In deference to your instruction, Presiding Officer, I say no. Gillian Mackay: Why? Jackson Carlaw: The corporate body will not designate Monday 15 June as an additional holiday for its staff. However, the corporate body recognises that many staff will wish to mark the participation of Scotland’s men’s team in the world cup for the first time since 1998, and managers will be encouraged to look favourably on requests for leave from staff.”
“Since the Scottish Greens last raised the issue of Prestwick airport in the chamber, investigations by the BBC, the Sunday Mail and The National have confirmed that the airport has been used by US military refuelling jets. Those jets have gone on to fly missions in the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. Military experts say that that is concrete proof of our complicity in a war that has killed more than 1,300 people in Iran, including more than 200 children. The First Minister previously said that he would consider banning US forces from the airport if it was confirmed that it was being used to support military action in the middle east. What more does the First Minister need? Does he accept that Prestwick is being used to directly support the Israeli-US bombing campaign in Iran?”
“To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a licensing system for local authorities to address the growing number of vaping shops. (S6O-05656)”
“The researcher on the study, Dr Rosa Sigrist, said that, although they are uncommon, such vascular occlusion events, where the filler is injected into or too close to blood vessels, can be “devastating” because they can cause tissue death and facial deformity if they are not treated. Cosmetic procedures should, therefore, not be undergone lightly, and it is essential that those who perform them have the right skills, experience and—crucially—supervision. Given the dangers that are posed by some cosmetic procedures, we need robust and effective regulation. I believe that the bill delivers that. 16:18”
“The bill is proportionate and fair, and I believe that it represents a significant step towards eradicating unsafe practices in the cosmetics industry. However, we must ensure that the next Government engages with those businesses that have provided the procedures with care so that they continue to be supported. Although the procedures covered by the bill may seem routine or non-invasive, complications can be severe. Last year, the BBC reported that people who have cosmetic filler injections in their face should be warned of the risk of a dangerous complication involving blocked arteries that can lead to skin loss and even blindness due to damaged blood flow.”
“Procedures such as dermal fillers and Botox too young can lead to muscle atrophy and tissue damage and should rightfully only be available to those over the age of 18.” It is right that the bill will instate a strict age limit, and I am pleased that we have cross-party agreement on that. Robust discussions have taken place at stages 2 and 3, with differing views on how to get the balance right between protecting consumers and supporting businesses. I have maintained throughout that patient safety must be the overriding concern. I believe that the bill upholds that, and I am glad to see that attempts to weaken it have not passed. There are concerns that regulation could drive rogue practitioners underground, but we cannot use that as an excuse not to act.”
“It sets out what is required of businesses and practitioners and what consumers can expect in terms of safety standards. It is a vast improvement on the current situation, in which Scotland is described as the worst country in Europe for unqualified practitioners injecting customers with cosmetic treatments. It will also protect children and young people by introducing a minimum age of 18 for undergoing procedures. That is as vital, given that Advice Direct Scotland recently warned that children as young as 15 were seeking help following botched treatments with Botox and dermal fillers. As I highlighted in my speech at stage 1 of the bill, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh warned: “Facial structures continue to develop into early adulthood, and starting these procedures from a young age can have long-term effects.”
“I begin by extending my thanks to the legislation team, which, as always, has been incredibly helpful and responsive throughout stages 2 and 3. A special mention from me must go to Cleft Lip and Palate Action, which worked with me on my amendments at stage 2; I know that the bill is stronger as a result of its involvement. I also thank all the constituents and business owners who shared their thoughts with me. I appreciate that we were often approaching the bill from different viewpoints, but it was incredibly useful for me to hear their position on particular amendments and how they would be affected by them, so that I could make considered judgments. As others have said, the bill will create a safer environment for everyone who is involved in non- surgical cosmetic procedures.”
“Amendment 26 would insert into the bill a review of the capacity of HIS and what it has done on enforcement within one year of the bill coming into force. Amendments 33 and 37 are on a review of the capacity of HIS. Amendment 37 provides that the offences introduced under the bill could not come into force until the capacity review had been conducted. Amendment 33 is consequential and would allow for the review to be conducted. I move amendment 25.”
“Sandesh Gulhane: We support amendment 6, and I will not press amendment 24. Amendment 24, by agreement, withdrawn. After section 15 Amendment 6 moved—[Gillian Mackay]—and agreed to. Before section 15A The Deputy Presiding Officer: Group 6 is on reviews. Amendment 25, in the name of Sandesh Gulhane, is grouped with amendments 26 to 28, 33 and 37. Sandesh Gulhane: I have a number of amendments in this group. Under amendment 25, before the offences under the bill can come into force, ministers would have to review the capacity of HIS to exercise the enforcement provisions. That is important, because we want to ensure that capacity is available for the regulator to do the work that it wants to do and in the way that we would want it to be done.”
“I welcomed my recent discussion with Dr Gulhane on the topic, and I know that he noted my comments about there being resources available for businesses. As well as the requirement in amendment 6 for the Scottish Government to issue guidance, amendment 24 would place a duty on HIS to publish information about available support, such as the resources from local authorities and Business Gateway, which I highlighted earlier. It is more appropriate for that information to be included in the guidance that is published by the Scottish Government than for it to be a legal responsibility for HIS. I therefore ask Dr Gulhane not to press amendment 24 and ask members to support amendment 6. The Deputy Presiding Officer: I call Sandesh Gulhane to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 24.”
“It is appropriate that that amendment focuses on the offences in part 1 of the bill—which are to provide a non-surgical procedure to a person who is under 18 and to provide a non-surgical procedure “outwith permitted premises”—and on the steps that providers would have to take to meet those requirements. I am grateful to Ms Mackay for working with me and to other members who raised issues on the guidance. I hope that members are content that this single provision on guidance has the flexibility to encompass the topics that businesses want to see in guidance, and I hope that members will support amendment 6. 15:30 Amendment 24, in Sandesh Gulhane’s name, overlaps with amendment 6 to some degree. It would require HIS to publish certain information on the resources that are available to businesses that provide non-surgical procedures.”
“Amendment 24 would require HIS to publish information on the additional resources given to businesses, including advice, support and funding, and would ensure that providers are supported during the transition, and amendment 6 sets out, in great detail, the type of guidance that should be given to help businesses to comply with the law. During the transition to greater regulation, guidance and information will be incredibly important in supporting compliance, ensuring understanding and avoiding confusion, which is why we support both amendments in the group. Jenni Minto: I note Ms Mochan’s comments. Gillian Mackay’s amendment 6 would place a duty on ministers to provide guidance about the provision of procedures.”