Emma Roddick
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“Knowing all that I know about the high rate of comorbidity of ADHD and hypermobility, it did not come as a surprise when I was told in January this year that my mental health diagnosis, which came with a great deal of difficulty, stigma and, as it turns out, the wrong treatment over years and years, was misdiagnosed neurodivergence.”
“It might be that no one beyond the person’s GP is needed to manage the post-diagnosis situation. All that might be needed is guided self-management and the awareness of what their diagnosis is, which will give them the necessary confidence to ask for adjustments at school or the workplace.”
“A child with ADHD who can be managed with some changes to their school day should just have those changes made. Not dealing with those people creates urgent cases that never needed to become urgent.”
“I can now access the right people and I can read about my condition, not a label. What I cannot do is get help from the NHS. I have been advised to go private, which is something I hate seeing in a letter that is headed “NHS”.”
“I congratulate and thank Helen McDade for securing this important debate. I am glad to see that there are cross-party contributions this evening.”
“When someone feels like they do not fit in and they do not know why, they can start to resent the world and their peers, who think that the person is difficult and unfriendly instead of just quiet and busy thinking about 12 things at once.”
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“While the overall improvements to journeys are welcome, the fact that my train home from Edinburgh no longer goes over the Forth rail bridge is a matter of deep regret to me, because I would always pause to admire the engineering and the scale of those incredible structures. Scotland should be more proud of our bridges and our story, from Thomas Telford to the Queensferry crossing, and we should be taking better care of the bridges that currently join up our communities but are too often taken for granted. My family, and some of my teachers, were genuinely disappointed when I diverted to politics instead of engineering. When I first got elected to the Parliament, I joked that I might spend a session arguing for some bridges and tunnels and then go and help to build them. Scotland can do better if we are better connected.”
“I congratulate Tim Eagle on securing time for the debate and thank him for his attention on this issue. I hope that he, and colleagues across the chamber, would agree that I am quite keen in general on building bridges. I have genuinely always had a real soft spot for bridges—so much so that, when I was in primary 7 and the kids in my class were told that we could do a project on anything we wanted, I chose bridges. I drew the Kessock bridge, the Golden Gate bridge and a little wooden bridge that crosses a burn near my house in Alness. I wrote about the complex maths that goes into their design and their different uses, and how the Kessock bridge connected my home of Alness, in Ross-shire, to the big city of Inverness.”
“That will be very welcome, as will the active travel section, which a number of people have been interested in.”
“I am pleased to hear that we are still on track and, in particular, that the Slochd section will be brought forward. The grade-separated junctions at Aviemore and Carrbridge and the associated active travel route will make a huge difference to practicality and safety. Could the cabinet secretary provide more detail on the next steps for that section? Fiona Hyslop: There is an opportunity to bring forward the Dalraddy to Slochd route. We know that there have been safety concerns about a number of junctions on the A9. Work on the three junctions serving Aviemore and Carrbridge will help to improve road safety. That will mean that that section of the road will become the first of the remaining sections to go to procurement. After the framework agreements have been established, the next stage will be to move to develop that area.”
“Màiri McAllan: I am absolutely committed to ensuring that learning is taken from the pilots. A pilot process, which is being supported by Advice Direct Scotland and which covers health and justice sectors and local authorities, will inform the effective implementation of the duties, which is what Emma Roddick is rightly calling for. To enable all of this, the pilots will report at quarterly intervals and at the end of this calendar year. We are commissioning independent research to help to estimate the impact of the duties on public bodies and others and to inform the drafting of the guidance and the secondary legislation, which will be critical. The duties are the gold standard and have the potential to transform our approach to ending homelessness.”
“In September, we published a housing emergency plan, which included a commitment to invest up to £4.9 billion in affordable homes in the coming four years. Emma Roddick: Crisis, the homelessness charity, has noted that the current homelessness system is not sustainable, but there is a desire to do more preventative work across public sector bodies that have responsibilities. The cabinet secretary previously described the prevention duties contained in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 as having the potential to be the “gold standard”. What commitment can she provide that the Government will take the learning from the pilots that are taking place in relation to the delivery of new duties in order to implement the legislation as soon as possible and in the best way possible?”
“To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in light of the findings of the ending homelessness together 2025 annual report. (S6O-05340) The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan): The annual report shows that more action is needed to end homelessness, but it demonstrates important progress and a significant step up in the past year. By September 2025, 31,064 affordable homes had been completed towards our target. In 2024-25, we invested more than £120 million in homelessness prevention and anti-poverty measures, which helped people to remain in their homes. We introduced new homelessness prevention legislation to ensure that people get the support that they need prior to presenting as homeless and at crisis point.”
“The ability of deaf people to participate fully and to access public services in their first language is a non-negotiable part of a rights-based society. I want to be very clear to BSL users in the Highlands and Islands that I am here to help, as I have just signed. I am happy to arrange interpreter services for surgeries, to work around the availability of those interpreters and to ensure that my office is as accessible as possible for anyone. Even if it takes a long time, I am here to support BSL users and to make the case for better support and access. I will continue to work with them, with Karen Adam and with others to highlight the areas of greatest concern for BSL users and argue for positive change. 16:01”
“BSL users have explained to me and my office that they have even struggled to take part in consultation exercises that were set up to get the evidence that only they can provide because no deafblind support or tactile BSL was available, because people were expected to be able to read English, which is different from BSL English, or because consultation forms were not made available in accessible formats from the beginning. Most of those issues come back to the point that we need more interpreters and more people working in public services who have BSL, including deaf BSL users. Acceleration of BSL education will also be needed to meet the demand for interpreters. Ultimately, the report is a reflection of the need to embed a human rights approach to Scotland’s public services.”
“BSL users with mobility issues, neurodivergence or learning disabilities often find it even harder to make things work for them. The fact that deafblindness is becoming more common, which was outlined in the ALLIANCE’s evidence to the committee, is a particular concern. Older deaf people are experiencing dual sensory loss, which leads to them feeling isolated, especially when they live in rural areas. As a Highlands and Islands MSP, I am concerned by that pattern and I recognise that any service improvement for deaf people and BSL users must mean improvement for those living anywhere in Scotland, including in rural and island areas, not just towns and cities.”
“It recommends that work needs to be done on escalation when a caller to emergency services is deaf or when a deaf person needs to access mental health appointments. The report also highlights the lack of BSL users in services such as audiology. That is a concern across the board. I have heard from people whose education, employment and social lives are on complete hold because they are waiting for care or interpretation services. There are teenagers who are stuck in limbo during their formative years— years that they will never get back. The committee’s report goes into great detail on early years intervention and points out that deaf children may not be able to access childcare with BSL provision, which means that they arrive at nursery and primary school without any language.”
“That has been the case not because of those constituents or their situation, but because of the scale of the challenges that they face, which is so great that I know that I am limited in trying to get them the change that they need within a parliamentary session. However, they are not usually asking for slight policy changes that might improve things for some people at some point. They are often asking for help or access that would allow them to live their lives on the most basic level—to attend a hospital appointment, arrange social care packages or go to school. In its “Healthcare” section, the committee’s report outlines how serious their need can be in a healthcare context.”
“Deaf women’s experiences of domestic abuse are highlighted in the committee’s report, and it is notable that the issue has been mentioned in the debate by two other members of the committee. That is not an area of concern that I have heard discussed elsewhere, so it is particularly important that it was given space in the committee’s report. As well as ensuring that domestic abuse survivors are able to engage with the justice system in the first place, the report addresses the concerns that were raised about deaf survivors being lumped in with disabled survivors in statistics, rather than their distinct situation being recognised. That issue deserves the attention that it has been given in the report. Some of my longest-running and most difficult casework has involved BSL users.”
“Karen Adam, as convener of the committee and in general, is a very strong advocate for BSL and deaf rights. She always speaks up for them, while ensuring that lived experience is central in the conversation. I have often gone to her to ask questions, including when I had responsibility for equalities as a Government minister. I have learned a lot from her in the past four years, and I am sure that many other members are in the same position. I know that the inquiry meant a lot to her, and I think that that passion and care have come through in the detail that the committee has presented to Parliament. I was struck by one issue in particular. Last week, Karen Adam welcomed to Parliament deaf mothers who are survivors of domestic abuse; the Deputy First Minister also attended that event.”
“I thank the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee for its work on the inquiry and the report. Some valuable points have been raised, and I look forward to seeing what impact the report has. Miles Briggs was right to say that we need to do more post-legislative scrutiny, because that can have a strong impact by enabling us to make better law in the future. The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee has a great deal of responsibility, and its work programme has been very reactive to what is going on and to areas where work is needed. The time that has been given to the inquiry—in taking evidence, working on the report and securing parliamentary time for the debate— demonstrates how seriously the issues that were raised are being taken.”
“While they wait for visible works to begin, many of my constituents are keen to hear the cabinet secretary provide the earliest possible timeline for the construction of the bypass and any other reassurances that can be provided at this point. We cannot let the momentum on the Nairn bypass be lost or delayed. Tangible progress on it is the best way that the Parliament can deliver for the people of Nairn and ensure that future house building, employment opportunities and any other infrastructure projects do not have negative consequences for the town. 16:31”
“Works are progressing at a fantastic rate at the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 thanks to the Balfour Beatty team on site, but that very much contrasts with the situation with the Nairn bypass. I respect the necessity of works on the whole of the A96, which will be important for the north-east, but our most urgent focus must be on the Inverness to Nairn section and the Nairn bypass. It is the most advanced project in the wider review and is desperately needed for so many reasons. We expect housing and other infrastructure to be coming into the area quickly, particularly given the nearby freeport. However, for many, the announcements add to their anxiety about the current situation with the road and whether it will worsen.”
“The Longman junction improvement project was initially to be addressed alongside the new link road as part of the Inverness and Highland city region deal, but it was removed at Highland Council’s request in order to prioritise a replacement for the Corran ferry. Necessary as I know that ferry link to be, I am interested in whether the cabinet secretary can provide any information on the Longman junction’s current position in what I know is a very long list of priorities, and on how the procurement strategy work has gone. I often struggle—I know that the cabinet secretary’s officials do, too—to reassure constituents that something is on-going in relation to a project, even though they cannot see spades in the ground or plant and road works signs with their own eyes.”
“That is one of the least pleasant journeys that I take regularly, but it is a necessary one for ambulances, carers travelling between towns, and many heavy goods vehicles. The Nairn bypass is the most needed infrastructure investment in Inverness and Nairn. I am sure that the cabinet secretary will agree that that is reflected in my correspondence with her. Similarly, the Inshes to Smithton link road has the potential to remove traffic from key pressure areas as well as improve active travel links. Having cycled the A96 to Burger King a fair bit when I was a Deliveroo rider, I can tell Parliament that that will be warmly welcomed by many commuters and other cyclists in the city.”
“I am pleased to see the focus in the Government’s amendment on the dualling of the A9 and its completion in 2035, and on the dualling of the A96, particularly the Inverness to Nairn section, which includes the Nairn bypass. The traffic congestion in the middle of Nairn—where folk travelling to Aberdeen or further afield get frustrated as they travel through the 20mph zone, often idling for long periods at far below 20mph and polluting the town centre—is unnecessary and unhelpful to the amenity of the town. When travelling through that section, people go past a primary school and key pedestrian routes to the railway station, shops and community centre. I feel out of place in my car there, but it is simply unavoidable for many when travelling by train is not suitable.”
“The forecast funding gap is a huge challenge and it is concerning, but it does not inherently mean that the priorities that the Scottish Government has set out should be criticised. The fact that the UK Government’s spending choices and the resulting block grant that is given to Scotland do not provide enough money to tackle poverty is a problem. The fact that the Scottish Government is having to try to tackle types of poverty that are a direct result of past UK policies is a problem. The fact that people will still struggle after this one change is also a problem, but that means that we need further investment and not reprioritisation. 15:22”
“Unfortunately, the topic of today’s debate is a good example of that. The Scottish Government stepped up to do the necessary work because the UK Government refused to scrap the two-child cap, despite knowing about the damage that it was doing. The UK Government has now taken action, but it did so late, so the Scottish Government has had to readjust priorities and take a new approach. It is possible to be at once glad that the two-child cap will not apply anywhere in the UK, which it should not, and frustrated about the constant difficulty that our sustained and comprehensive approach in Scotland has been held back because we did not know what the UK Government would do next.”
“Liz Smith: If Emma Roddick is correct in that, can I ask her where she feels that the revenue should be found in order to finance welfare, because it is a huge, fat bill? Emma Roddick: It is a huge investment in people who otherwise struggle to be productive, active members of society. We are talking about children and disabled people—there is no world where it is legitimate to allow them to fall into poverty rather than support them financially to be productive members of society. That safety net, which was torn apart, will not be fixed with one change, and the Scottish Government has a huge job to rebuild it. Such an undertaking would not be an easy job even for those who are in charge at a UK level, but it is even harder for a devolved Government that works within constraints and at the whim of a UK Government.”
“Tax exists to support the common good, and I am happy that my taxes in Scotland go towards ending child poverty. Now that the UK Government has finally done the right thing and scrapped the two-child cap, the money that we had started to spend on mitigating it in Scotland should go towards extra efforts to support families. When Alexander Stewart’s party was in power as the previous UK Government, not only did it cut social security spending, but the Tories embarked on a systemic and sustained tearing apart of the security net that is supposed to exist to prevent anyone—including children, disabled people and pensioners—from falling below a minimum standard such that they cannot afford to eat.”
“The motion specifically mentions adult disability payment. Let me remind Parliament why ADP is essential. We replaced the cruel and demeaning process of personal independence payment—a system that was based on suspicion and targets— with a process built on dignity, fairness and respect. Today, the Tories seem to want to bring us back to that suspicion and those dehumanising targets. If the Audit Scotland report confirms high demand for ADP, that is because demand is high and people now have a fairer and more compassionate system to turn to. We cannot then turn them away or deny them their dignity. At a time when we are doing all that we can to reduce child poverty in our communities and people across Scotland are still struggling with the cost of living, prioritising the cutting of tax would be absurd.”
“I am glad that we have the opportunity to debate the issue today, not because I agree with the motion—actually, I fundamentally disagree with the framing of social security as a cost instead of an investment in the people of Scotland—but because I recognise that there is a concerted effort by some to claw back money from those who need it most, in the name of being responsible. It would not be responsible for a Government to leave people in poverty. Those of us who know how damaging that is need to take every opportunity that we can to speak up against that and bring the debate back to the basics. We must decide whether, as a country, we want to support people with the essentials—food, heating and health—and eradicate poverty, or protect and expand the disgusting wealth gap that already exists in the UK.”
“Of course, it is open to anyone to bring forward concerns at any point and to ensure that those are properly remedied, and it is for those organisations to support people in doing so.”
“Everybody, regardless of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, has the right to feel safe at work and free from harassment. Organisations such as Engender do incredible work using their vast experience to contribute to debates and to promote and protect women’s rights. Does the cabinet secretary agree that we must listen to them when they do so? Neil Gray: I have already set out that I expect, from a health service perspective, a culture of openness, transparency and support for patients and members of staff to be able to interact and go about their business, whether that is seeking to get access to services or, indeed, to deliver them. I expect that irrespective of people’s individual identities.”
“New modelling by the Scottish National Party Government shows that a social tariff on energy bills could lift more than 200,000 Scottish households out of extreme fuel poverty. Although the powers to compel energy companies to act remain at Westminster, the Scottish Government must do all that it can to encourage progress, especially because the United Kingdom Government has broken its promise to reduce bills by £300. Can the First Minister outline how much households could expect to save under a social tariff? Will he outline what engagement his Government is undertaking to make a social tariff a reality for those who need it most, including those in the Highlands and Islands?”
“We cannot secure the full fiscal powers that are needed to ensure that all essential bus services, from the busiest routes in Inverness to the crucial once-a-day lifeline service to Durness, are protected, publicly focused and permanently secured. 16:52”
“The concessionary scheme is recognised across the UK as a benchmark. We are seeing reports from Westminster committees encouraging the UK Labour Government to copy the SNP’s policy and implement it down south, where fares are rising faster than inflation and costs are said to be acting as a barrier to opportunity. Although the Scottish Government is delivering on available bus powers, including by empowering local transport authorities to consider options such as franchising, through the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, which has since resulted in some excellent services being taken forward by Highland Council, we must acknowledge the constraints on our ambition. The hard reality is that there is a ceiling on what devolution can achieve.”
“However, when we rely on commercial operators to deliver those vital services, their continuity is always at the whim of those operators, who are concerned with profits, and our rural and less well-off communities, which are the most vulnerable, are first in line for cancellations and cuts. I share concerns about people not being able to use their concessionary card if there is no bus. That is the situation that many young people I represent are in, and it is why I spent years campaigning for an expansion of the scheme to cover interisland ferries, which I am glad has now been brought in. The justification for services involves usage, which comes with constant improvement and expansion of services, and I am confident that the direction that we are going in is the right one.”
“In Inverness, I think of the huge reliance on services such as Stagecoach’s number 3, which connects communities such as mine in Merkinch and the carse to the city centre, Raigmore, Inverness College and up to Culloden. When that service suffers cancellations through weather, breakdowns or staffing issues, I hear about it. Those cancellations impact on the ladies who are stuck in the rain on Kessock Road trying to get to Harry Gow’s or Raigmore hospital, the group heading to Simpsons Garden Centre and the MSP trying to make her train. For many of my constituents—students, workers and older people—that bus is the difference between full participation and isolation.”
“There is probably a case to be made for enabling lots of different groups to access cheaper or free bus or other transport services, and I hope that work is done to assess where the best value will come from for society and for individuals in any future expansion of the concessionary scheme. A strong, accessible bus service is a powerful engine for driving forward all the key priorities of this Government, including eradicating child poverty, growing a fair economy, tackling the climate emergency and improving public services. In the Highlands and Islands, I see that every day. In communities that are spread across a vast geography, from the islands to villages in Sutherland, buses are an absolute lifeline.”
“That is at least 250 million opportunities that have been opened up; it is 250 million steps that have been taken to relieve financial pressure on families; and it is 250 million steps towards tackling the climate crisis by encouraging a new generation to choose sustainable travel early on in their lives. Perhaps the minister can clarify the wording in the Government’s amendment when he sums up. Claire Baker: Does the member agree that it would be helpful for some work to be done on what happens when young people turn 22 and whether their commitment to using public transport continues? Emma Roddick: Absolutely.”
“I am delighted to contribute to the debate and I agree that communities across Scotland deserve affordable, accessible and reliable bus services. I was surprised by the Government’s amendment. I recognise the cost of delivering the concessionary travel card, from which I benefited hugely in the past when I was getting to work at the hospital. I was also able to get to town to meet friends or to volunteer in the middle of Inverness. The £200.5 million investment has tangible returns. It is helping young people to hold jobs and to travel to caring responsibilities, further and higher education, voluntary roles and the social opportunities that will support their health and wellbeing. Since the introduction of the free bus travel scheme for under-22s, children and young people have made more than 250 million free bus journeys.”
“To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and improving the experience of victims of domestic abuse, particularly in situations where there are young children in the family. (S6O-05138)”
“I know that they have that in common with many of those whom I represent in the Highlands and Islands. I will continue to work with Breast Cancer Now, Maggie’s Highlands and any constituent who reaches out for support in dealing with services to get the best possible help and progress for those who are at risk of or are living with secondary breast cancer. 17:49”
“Does the member agree that it would be absolutely fitting that a Maggie’s centre is located in Dumfries, because it is the home toon of Maggie Keswick? Emma Roddick: I was not aware of that until just now, but it certainly sounds fitting. Personally, I would love to see a Maggie’s being made available to everyone, because the strength and support that I have seen people get from that charity is deserved, no matter where they live. The success of the model is a demonstration of partnership working done well. As Parliament calls on the Scottish Government to better support people living with the condition, we must ensure that that vital partnership is not just maintained but robustly funded and integrated into the overall cancer strategy. We have heard from many members this evening about how personal the issue is to them.”
“That is particularly important when we consider that many of my constituents are travelling vast distances to get to the hospital and it is important for them to know that respite is waiting for them just to the side of the hospital building. Maggie’s helps to mitigate the isolation that is felt by patients who are often far from home when they receive difficult news. It offers a point of connection and a sense of community. Its services, including support groups and workshops on things such as managing stress and living with on-going cancer, are exactly what is needed to empower patients and help them to navigate the continuous nature of secondary breast cancer. Emma Harper: The Maggie’s centre in Dumfries is in progress.”
“Those organisations provide a critical safety net of emotional, practical and social support that is vital for people who are living with an incurable diagnosis such as metastatic breast cancer. I also want to mention Maggie’s Highlands. I have had the pleasure of visiting the charity’s premises next to Raigmore hospital and meeting the hard-working, passionate and friendly team, seeing for myself as I enjoyed a cup of coffee that folk of all ages were coming in and out, maybe following an appointment at the hospital, maybe because a loved one had just received news and maybe just because they were having a bad day. They were all welcomed to a safe space with a supportive environment and people.”
“I have engaged with Breast Cancer Now on a number of occasions, not only when it is in the Parliament offering us pink feather boas, hats and sunglasses at its photo booth but specifically on looking at what policy changes should be prioritised if we are to improve the diagnosis, treatment, support and awareness of secondary breast cancer. Its campaign to improve the collection of data on how many people are living with secondary breast cancer is absolutely necessary if we are to look at what more is needed in terms of resources, advice and support for those patients. I have also been grateful for its interest in looking at local situations and taking that approach of deep diving into what is happening in all health boards, including the five in my region, not just the national picture.”
“A constituent of mine recently had a clash between an event and a breast screening, and she said to me, “I know which one Christina would have told me to go to.” Over and above those repeated calls to action, what sticks in my mind from our conversations was her fear of getting that diagnosis. From thoughtful poetry to a quick passing comment in the middle of dinner, it was always on her mind. I know that many people are living with that fear today and they need support with it. The motion rightly commends the work of charities such as Make 2nds Count and Breast Cancer Now.”
“I am grateful to Emma Harper and, of course, Christina McKelvie, for bringing the debate to the chamber and giving us the opportunity to discuss an important issue that touches every constituency, every community and, perhaps, every person in Scotland—certainly every person in the chamber. It feels weird to speak for Christina because she never needed anyone to do that but, thankfully, this is an issue that she was consistent and clear on, so I have no need to make any assumptions when I say this. She was determined to help those around her, consistently encouraging women to check themselves regularly and, crucially, to attend all their screening appointments.”
“What Ms Roddick has suggested is one of the considerations that we are looking at as we go through the process of gathering information. If Ms Roddick is at the round-table meeting that we will have later on this week, we can perhaps put more flesh on the bones as to what that might look like or whether there are any barriers to us being able to do so.”
“The minister is aware that I have made multiple inquiries about the potential to ban the use of disposable barbecues at a Government level. The Cairngorms National Park Authority has taken a lead and introduced a local byelaw, but if we are serious about reducing risk and preventing wildfires, banning disposable barbecues is a clear action that can be taken nationwide, or at least in our most vulnerable areas where there is woodland, peat or a greater likelihood for fire to damage agricultural and other rural businesses. Is the minister able to give any further update or reassurance on whether the Scottish Government will consider such a ban? Jim Fairlie: The Cairngorms National Park Authority has brought in such a byelaw, and local authorities are in a position to do the same.”
“The consistency of our approach means that we are attracting inward investment, not least from Japan, which wants to invest in the cable manufacturing capacity that is associated with our offshore wind and floating offshore wind. Hitachi told me that the reason that it is basing its UK headquarters in Glasgow is that Glasgow has a 2030 net zero target, and Hitachi wants a piece of that action.”
“We might have previously disagreed on specific actions—I am happy to have those conversations, because I think that it is a healthy debate—but I had taken comfort in the collective ambition to tackle the climate emergency. That consensus is at risk. We see the Tories trying to outperform Reform in that regard, there is a concerning rise in anti-climate rhetoric, and people who want to come into the Parliament with a regressive agenda are starting to make comments about climate change that have long been debunked. People are also missing the fundamental point that the actions that are associated with reducing our emissions in Scotland are a huge economic opportunity that cannot pass Scotland by. Although countries in the rest of the world are putting forward their own measures, they often look to what Scotland is doing.”
“The cabinet secretary has referenced the worrying increase in anti-climate rhetoric. Does she agree that, if we are to protect the lives of future generations, we all, especially in this chamber, have a role to play in rejecting climate science denial and the dangerous commentary that climate action is avoidable? Gillian Martin: I thank Emma Roddick for that question, because we all need to reflect on that, particularly ahead of the dissolution of the Scottish Parliament and the formation of Parliament in the new session. It is a great shame that the political consensus that we once had on the need for climate action no longer appears as strong.”
“To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure comprehensive emotional, bereavement and practical support is accessible for people who have experienced baby loss. (S6O-05105)”