Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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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.
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I, too, thank the minister for advance sight of her statement. She will be aware that the report clearly states that “the journey is behind schedule” and that we are “not halfway towards” keeping the Promise…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "This debate has been almost three debates in one, two of which were interesting…
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I make this intervention with a lot of faith, trust and respect for the member and his contributions in the past. Does he not remember when people had mortgage offers withdrawn…
Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "The Promise oversight board’s report said that we are halfway between when we made the Promise and when we must keep it. However, we are not halfway to delivering on the Promise…
Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I am very grateful, Deputy Presiding Officer. I refer the minister to his comments about careers advice. In his statement, he talked of a “refocused SDS” having a “vital role” in careers advice…
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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 Martin Whitfield has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Forces Children Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the interim report published by the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to take forward the recommendations made in the interim report of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the publication and content of the interim report of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of reported physiotherapy staff shortages on (a) delayed discharges, (b) hospital-acquired deconditioning and (c) the ability of community teams to meet demand."
Answered by Neil Gray on 7 January 2025
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current vacancy rate is for physiotherapists within NHS Borders."
Answered by Neil Gray on 30 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the redesign of physiotherapy services in NHS Scotland, in light of reported current workforce constraints and financial pressures."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the number of funded undergraduate physiotherapy places, in light of reports of significant workforce shortages and rising demand within the NHS."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being implemented to improve the recruitment and retention of physiotherapists in NHS Scotland, and whether it has considered introducing incentives similar to those available in England."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support the mental health and wellbeing of NHS physiotherapists, in light of reported concerns regarding staff morale and stress due to increased workloads and shortages."
Answered by Neil Gray on 20 December 2024
See all of Martin Whitfield's questions submitted in Parliament