Maree Todd
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“Is the minister willing to consider a cross-Government approach with local authorities, because the piece-by-piece approach of the 32 local authorities currently is not working?”
“Local authorities, which manage the majority of burial grounds in Scotland, must also comply with the Equality Act 2010, including the public sector equality duty, which requires them to have regard to religious needs when delivering services, including bereavement services.”
“The Scottish Government recognises the importance of ensuring that burial provision reflects the diverse religious and cultural needs of all communities.”
“Many local authorities charge a lower fee for residents, partly to recognise their indirect contributions to the provision and upkeep of burial grounds through the council tax system. Mr Linden has identified a challenging area for his constituents.”
“CAMHS is a specialist service for children and young people who have acute mental health needs, and referrals are based on clinical judgment. Although referrals are sometimes not accepted, that does not mean that support is not available.”
“We want people to be able to access thrombectomy treatment across Scotland, no matter where they live. That is why, in our election manifesto, we committed to providing a further £25 million, on top of the more than £51 million that we have already invested, to deliver a 24/7 thrombectomy service with national coverage.”
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“I provided an update to Parliament on the changing places toilet fund during Jeremy Balfour’s members’ business debate on the subject on 11 December. I also provided answers on 6 January to five written parliamentary questions that were submitted by Mr O’Kane on the issue. As I have said previously, I will provide a further update once arrangements have been finalised, and subject to parliamentary approval of the Scottish Government’s budget bill. Paul O’Kane: I thank the minister for that answer and the previous answers to which she refers. According to PAMIS—Promoting a More Inclusive Society—when the funding was initially announced in 2021, the average cost of equipment for a changing places toilet ranged from £12,000 to £17,000.”
“The changing room and changing room extra time programmes delivered by Scottish Action for Mental Health aim to bring men together through the power of football and provide a safe space for them to talk about their mental wellbeing.”
“The unique reach of football offers a platform and an incredible opportunity to influence and develop Scottish society. It impacts a wide number of key thematic areas, both on and off the pitch, and the Scottish Government absolutely recognises that. Scottish football has a real track record of supporting national and local priorities through a wide range of projects and programmes, such as the cashback for communities programme, which supports young people who are at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Football works in communities most affected by crime through sports projects and employability support. It supports mental health and those with dementia through the football memories project, which now has almost 400 groups and 4,000 participants every week.”
“Unless they are focusing on matches, the headlines that we see regarding football often cover a side of it that we do not want to see and speak of disorder, violence and pyrotechnics, but that is not representative of our national game. Football is a sport that brings communities together and provides opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and conditions to participate, as well as using its reach to deliver so much more. There are more than 2,500 football clubs in communities across Scotland, with 150,000 registered players and a further 50,000 coaches and volunteers. If we include the number of recreational participants, parents, fans and influencers in the local community, the Scottish FA has estimated that football clubs impact more than 900,000 people every week—900,000 people in a country of about 5.5 million.”
“I cannot add much to what we have already heard about that partnership, but I make absolutely clear my support for George Adam’s motion and I commend St Mirren football club for its commitment to supporting the local community and UWS for recognising the value of community clubs and the opportunities that they provide. We have heard contributions from across the chamber. Nelson Mandela articulated and recognised the power of sport to bring people together, but who would have thought that our Tory colleague Brian Whittle had quite so much in common with George Adam? There has been plenty of light-hearted fun and reminiscence, but it will be absolutely clear to anyone who is listening that the club and the university are at the heart of their community and are serving it well.”
“I thank everyone who has contributed to this afternoon’s debate. Of course, I thank George Adam very much for reminding us of two of his three great loves—St Mirren and Paisley. This has been a wonderful debate. Every time we debate football here, what comes across clearly is just how much football means to us as a nation. Members have spoken with passion about local clubs in communities up and down the country. They have spoken mainly about St Mirren—there was a little chat about Morton, but I am not sure I should raise that again in the closing speech. We have heard a lot about the positive impact that St Mirren has on the surrounding area and about the positive outcomes of its partnership with the University of the West of Scotland.”
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“I know that Jenni Minto is closing, but can she confirm that that funding is recurring? Is that correct? Jenni Minto: Yes—the £8.8 million is recurring. As Sarah Boyack has asked for, I will continue to work collaboratively with members from across the chamber and with health boards to ensure that we give those who are living with type 1 diabetes the right support at the right time. Meeting closed at 18:07. This is the final edition of the Official Report for this meeting. It is part of the Scottish Parliament Official Report archive and has been sent for legal deposit.”