The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on their new Education Bill.
DEBATE ON THE AUDIT SCOTLAND REPORT ON OUR NHS
I had the opportunity to speak during a debate on Audit Scotland's report into our NHS (1st November 2017). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiODz_vvn0Y
BUSINESS BONUS BENEFITING LOCAL COMPANIES IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
The SNP Scottish Government's Small Business Bonus scheme has helped to support 4483 businesses in South Lanarkshire this year. The scheme reduces rates liability - and can take some firms out of business rates altogether.
MSP BACKS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ‘DIABULIMIA’
I took part in a debate at Parliament on diabulimia. Diabulimia, a term coined to represent diabetic bulimia, is an eating disorder that affects people with type 1 diabetes, whereby the person affected regularly and deliberately reduces the amount of insulin they take to reduce their weight and alter their body shape.
RUTHERGLEN MSP BACKS MUSICIANS TO GET BEST DEAL FROM BREXIT
Brexit is going to bring untold problems to many sectors of work. I met with the Musicians' Union to hear about how the UK's withdrawal from the EU will impact on artists and performers.
RUTHERGLEN MSP TABLES MOTION ON CUNINGAR LOOP AWARD WIN
Cuningar Loop in my constituency won a prestigious award at the Saltire Civil Engineering Awards. I submitted a motion to Parliament congratulating all involved in making the park the asset that it is.
MSP BACKS BILL TO BAN ‘EXPLOITATIVE’ UNPAID TRIAL SHIFTS
My SNP colleague, Stewart McDonald MP, is bringing forward a Private Member's Bill at Westminster to ban unpaid trial shifts.
MSP SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF FREE CHILDCARE
The SNP Scottish Government have committed to doubling free childcare entitlement to 1140 hours from August 2020.
Debate on The Scottish Government’s Programme
Clare had the opportunity to speak in the debate on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government.
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.
Clare Haughey MSP 