Alison Thewliss
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“In that light, I welcome the campaigners in the public gallery today, who have dedicated their lives to that fight. The Scottish Government has proudly supported action mesothelioma day and has contributed to members’ business debates on the subject for several years.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“However, one of my constituents has told me that they remain concerned about the continuity of prescriptions, such as those for melatonin, when responsibility transfers between services.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“I thank my colleague Marie McNair for bringing this debate to the chamber, which she has now done for a fifth year. I also thank all members—both those who spoke and those who were not able to speak today—for their presence and thoughtful contributions.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“She is correct in saying that justice delayed is justice denied. I hope that all members, as well as the campaigners, will welcome the commitment to a bill and that Parliament will be able to support it on a cross-party basis, because, as we have heard, the issue affects people across our country.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“As many members have mentioned, the current law on limitation, which sets time limits for raising court proceedings, can create difficulties for people with mesothelioma.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“[Applause.] I know that Marie McNair is among those who have campaigned for such a change and had asked the First Minister to include such a bill in the programme for the first year of this parliamentary session, so I am very pleased to be able to confirm that we will do so. Marie McNair: I am delighted to hear it.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗