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: 15 January 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "With regard to amendment 11, is it envisaged that only representations from people whose complaint has completed the complaints process would be considered by the chief constable or would it include representations from people whose complaint is still under way?"
Chamber meeting date: 9 January 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Perhaps the answer lies in the 2018 Scottish Government-published report on the consultation exercise that looked at updating the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967, which included the requirement to look at ASN provision. What has happened to that legislation since 2018?"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I thank the minister for her statement, which was requested before Christmas recess, along with an assurance that there was not going to be a capacity issue over the Christmas recess period. During that time, on average, only one bed was available…
Chamber meeting date: 7 January 2025
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I welcome the Government’s commitment to deal with young people’s involvement in crime and antisocial behaviour. Does the minister recognise the crucial role that youth work plays in addressing youth crime and antisocial behaviour…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Will the member give way?"
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Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Result 52 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 46 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 116 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
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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: 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 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 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 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
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of schools do not have access to a dedicated PE teacher."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2024
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