Category: Z – In Parliament

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

I raised issues around the Local Housing Allowance rate, which impacts those who rent privately.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I asked the Scottish Government more about how it supports Scotland’s Living Wage Places to encourage the uptake of the real Living Wage amongst employers.

I was pleased to speak in the debate to mark the 70th anniversary of Cumbernauld. In doing so I was also able to reflect on

As the MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, I have raised concerns about whether the legislation granting the Lord Advocate discretionary powers to instruct fatal

I asked the Scottish Government for an update on the outcome of its discussions with the UK Government regarding its Railways Bill.

The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, Gillian Martin, made a statement to Parliament on offshore wind. The recent Pentland offshore wind farm investment

I asked the Scottish Government, in light of cold temperatures and the first snowfall, whether it will provide an update regarding the steps it is taking to support any households at risk of fuel poverty.

I asked the Scottish Government how it is using the Scottish social security system to alleviate poverty among pensioners. The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice

I led a Social Justice and Social Security Committee debate on financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship. Below you can find my opening and

I was pleased to have confirmed to me that Police Scotland are reviewing guidance around the confiscation of off-road vehicles and often (illegally modified) e-bikes which are being misused.

I asked what the Scottish Government is doing to help homeowners quickly switch to low-carbon heating systems – like heat pumps – especially when their current systems fail and urgent replacements are needed.

t was good to catch up with Rosemary Nimmo and Margaret Harvey last week to congratulate them on their combined 84 years of service for the 90th Glasgow Girls Brigade in Summerston. I was also pleased to acknowledge their service in a parliamentary motion.

I asked the Scottish Government about the support available to women preparing for release from prison.