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: 18 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "It is a pleasure to open the debate for Scottish Labour on a bill that has almost haunted me since I came into the Parliament. Like other members, I will start by thanking my colleagues on the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I will not take too much of the Parliament’s time. I think it is worth visiting the amendments in group 1 to set out the position…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "In her statement, the cabinet secretary talked about the work that was introduced by the SNP Government to support better outcomes…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Will the minister take an intervention?"
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Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: 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
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."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
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."
Answer expected on 15 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."
Answer expected on 15 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."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
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."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
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."
Answer expected on 15 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."
Answer expected on 15 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."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
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."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
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