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: 21 November 2024
2. Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce waiting times for dental extractions in rural national health service board areas. (S6O-03998)"
Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Is it not the reality that, following the bill’s publication, we have been confronted with, in fact, two bills that have been pushed together…
Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Roz McCall asked about funding. The children, young people and families early intervention fund, which is the vehicle through which the third sector is funded, is due to end in March 2025…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Will the minister take an intervention on that point?"
Chamber meeting date: 14 November 2024
5. Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that approximately 1,200 applications for places in special schools were refused, whether it will increase funding and resources to ensure that all children requiring specialised support can access appropriate education without placing any additional pressure on families. (S6O-03961)"
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Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Angela Constance, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 67 for, 50 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 21 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
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: 21 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what support is provided to MSPs when representing the Parliament at external engagements."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 November 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25927 by Natalie Don on 14 March 2024, whether it will provide an updated table regarding how much Disclosure Scotland has spent on employing temporary staff, based on the latest information available."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 20 November 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25674 by Patrick Harvie on 7 March 2024, whether it will provide an updated table regarding the number of children who have undertaken cycling proficiency training, based on the latest information available."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 November 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the percentage of food wasted from school meal services since 2012."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that feedback from pupils and parents regarding the quality of primary school meals is taken into account when developing or improving meal provision."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that the supply chain for primary school meals is (a) sustainable, (b) environmentally friendly and (c) aligned with the national climate goals."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of primary school meals is prepared from fresh ingredients."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to ensure that all primary school meals meet the nutritional standards set out in the nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools regulations."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the quality of primary school meals across local authorities, and how frequently these checks are carried out."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of primary school pupils have been classified as overweight in each year since 2012."
Answer expected on 2 December 2024
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