I met with Scottish Government Business Minister, Paul Wheelhouse last week and he has agreed to host a roundtable meeting in Rutherglen on 17th May where the relevant agencies will update elected representatives and stakeholders on the extensive work which has already been carried out to support employees through this difficult time.
I used my column in this week's Rutherglen Reformer to discuss the UK Government's Brexit power-grab.
At Parliament, I raised the issue that VisitLanarkshire and VisitScotland poorly serve my Rutherglen constituency in attracting tourism to the area.
Clare Haughey MSP will hold an advice surgery on Saturday alongside Rutherglen Councillors Janine Calikes and Carol Nugent. The event, which takes place in Rutherglen Exchange from 12.30pm will see officers from the Local Problem Solving Team joining the MSP and Councillors to speak with the public and hear about any local concerns.
I participated in a debate looking at the finances of Scotland's NHS.
I used my column in this week's Hamilton Advertiser to discuss the Scottish Government's Social Security Bill which has passed its final stage at Parliament.
Clare Haughey, SNP MSP for Rutherglen, has criticised the UK government for “driving families to food banks” after new figures reveal the number of food parcels has increased over the past year.
Almost a billion pounds will be invested annually to fund the huge expansion of early learning and childcare, transforming the life chances of children in Scotland. Following extensive engagement to reach a shared understanding of the costs of the expansion, Scottish Ministers and COSLA Leaders have reached agreement on a multi-year funding package.
As announced by the Scottish Government's Brexit Minister, no deal has yet been reached between Holyrood and Westminster regarding devolved powers after our withdrawal from the EU. As it stands, the Scottish Government - quite rightly - won't agree to what is on the table.
Clare had the opportunity to question the Scottish Government on the action it is taking to improve the food environment for children. Earlier this week, Jamie Oliver, the celebrity chef, sent a letter to the UK Government - which was signed by the First Minister - calling for a ban on junk food advertising before 9pm.
Clare Haughey MSP 