BOB DORIS

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My work in the Scottish Parliament 2025-26

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Bob Doris MSP

Walk-In GP Services

New GP walk-in clinics and shorter NHS waiting times I know greater access to your local GP is important to you. That’s why the SNP are already spending £36 million to rollout of a new network of walk-in GP services,

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Save the planet
Bob Doris MSP

Ecocide (Scotland) Bill

I thanked Monica Lennon for her work on the ecocide bill and reflected on the evidence heard by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. While I recognise the passion behind creating a new offence, I highlighted that existing legislation

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Rutherglen
Bob Doris MSP

Royal Burgh of Rutherglen (900th Anniversary)

I welcomed the chance to celebrate Rutherglen’s 900th anniversary, praising Clare Haughey MSP and the community-led efforts behind the Rutherglen 900 project. I reflected on the town’s rich history, its remarkable people, and my own years representing Ruglonians—from monthly surgeries

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Bob Doris MSP

Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill

I fully support the ambition to embed wellbeing and sustainable development across Scotland’s public sector. After examining the bill, I believe the most effective path is to strengthen our existing National Performance Framework rather than add new statutory duties that

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Houses on Maryhill Road
Bob Doris MSP

Short-term Lets

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration.  The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan)Planning authorities are responsible for investigating breaches

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Waste bins
Bob Doris MSP

Household Waste and Recycling

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a new statutory code of practice for household waste and recycling. The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (Gillian

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Bob Doris MSP

Non Domestic Rates

Full text of my speech Although I do not agree with the framing of the Conservative motion, I thank the Conservatives for raising an important issue. This debate is about ensuring that Scottish businesses have a business taxation regime that

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