Clare wrote to Tory List MSPs Annie Wells and Adam Tomkins about the horrific Rape Clause that offers tax credits for a third child only if a mother can prove she has been raped. Annie Wells MSP has responded:
Category: Scottish Parliament
Point of order on Ruth Davidson
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson told the Scottish Parliament that Prime Minister Theresa May had made an assurance on aid, when in fact the Prime Minister had done no such thing.
Debate on Preventative Health Agenda
I closed the debate on the Preventative Health Agenda for the Health And Sport Committee in the Scottish Parliament.
Rape Clause
Clare wrote to Glasgow Conservative List MSPs expressing her - and the constituents of Rutherglen's - grave concerns about the abhorrent rape clause and two child policy being introduced by the Conservative Government.
Debate on Scotland’s Choice
Clare spoke in the Scottish Parliament in the debate on Scotland's Choice. We now have a chance to ask the people of Scotland what kind of future they would like - Brexit Britain or Scotland in Europe. It's Scotland's Choice.
Becoming a Play Champion
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community.
Debate on Play Scotland’s Play Charter
Clare spoke in Ruth Maguire MSP's debate on Play Scotland's Play Charter about the many emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits of play for children.
Debate on Community Job Scotland
Clare speech on the amazing impact of Community Jobs Scotland - the Scottish Government and SCVO employability project that is creating real opportunities for marginalised young people.
Clare asks a question about the number of staff working in the NHS
Clare asked for an update on the number of staff in the NHS
Debate on the Scottish Patient Safety Programme
Clare spoke in Parliament about the fantastic results that we are seeing from the Scottish Patient Safety Programme in mental health treatment.