Clare had the opportunity to speak in the debate on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government.
Category: Scottish Parliament
Debate on Charter of Rights for People with Dementia and their Carers
People with dementia are individuals first and foremost, and their care should take into account their unique personal circumstances, needs and wishes, as well as the needs of their family and carers.
Debate to mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day
I spoke in the Scottish Parliament's debate to mark Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day and used the opportunity to underline that we in Scotland should get behind clinical trials and look to provide a dignified support system to those with the condition.
Debate on Green Deal: Supporting Aggrieved Householders
I had the opportunity to speak in a debate on the mis-selling of the Green Deal by certain companies in my constituency and across Scotland.
Debate on Protecting Workers’ Lives
Clare spoke in the Scottish Government debate on Protecting Workers' Rights recently, highlighting the good works carried out by the Trade Union movement, and the SNP governments commitment to dignity and respect at work through the Fair Work agenda.
Committee Annual Reports
Clare is a member of the Education and Skills committee, and is also the Deputy Convener of the Health and Sport Committee, both of which have released their reports this week.
Debate on A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People
Clare spoke in the Scottish Government debate on A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People, highlighting the differences in approach between the UK Government and the Scottish Government when it comes to those with disabilities.
Debate on International Nurses’ Day
Clare spoke in the debate on International Nurses' Day, and talked about the role nurses play in service redesign and her own experiences in mental health nursing
Portfolio Questions: Tourism
I spoke briefly in the chamber about Rachel Hamilton playing politics with business rates that the FSB judged to be "sensible".
Debate on MS Awareness Week
Clare spoke in the debate on MS Awareness Week, and talked about her constituent Sharon and her experience of MS.