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MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 19 February 2025
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I thank the committee for inviting me to attend the meeting, because, as members know, I have previously spoken on the issue, and I want to ensure that people are fully aware of the extent of the situation involving people who have undergone the mesh procedure. I echo the points that have been made by Katy Clark and the petitioners in their…
Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "The rate of patients being seen within four hours at accident and emergency departments in Dumfries and Galloway is the worst on record…
Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I thank Elena Whitham for securing this important debate and congratulate her on her speech, which sets out the direction that we should all support in Scotland. I am very supportive of the motion, and I welcome SHAAP to the public gallery…
Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I am pleased to open the debate on behalf of Scottish Labour to discuss an issue that touches the lives of many families across Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2025
2. Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what it will do to address any difficulties with recruitment and retention in local government due to the reported declining value of pay. (S6O-04291)"
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Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 16 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 70 for, 42 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 69 against, 14 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 86 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Carol Mochan has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has allocated any funding for a national campaign to promote taking a vitamin D supplement during winter months."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to review the current legal framework for abortion law."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to (a) raise awareness of and (b) address alcohol-specific illnesses, in light of reports that there was a higher number of alcohol-related deaths compared with drug-related deaths in 2023-24."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there has been any assessment of any impact of bed shortages on women awaiting admission for surgical abortions."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it has done to remove any stigma or fears to encourage cervical screening self-sampling among the (a) under- and (b) never-screened population."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to tackle the reported low uptake by males of the HPV immunisation in schools, in order to achieve the same uptake as females."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote taking a vitamin D supplement during winter months."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) clinic pilot project has had, and how many people it has supported through its services to date."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Food Standards Scotland, and whether it discussed any action to promote taking a vitamin D supplement during winter months."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2025
Asked by: Mochan, Carol, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with developing an apprenticeship model for allied health professionals."
Answered by Neil Gray on 17 February 2025