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
Visit to works on Cambuslang Road
Clare was invited by Network Rail to visit the repair works being undertaken at the rail bridge over Cambuslang Road.
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.
Incinerator consultation event secured
Clare Haughey MSP and Margaret Ferrier MP wrote to Iceni Projets over their proposed incinerator development in Hamilton, expressing their concerns that no public consultation had been planned.
Rape Clause – Annie Wells Response
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:
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.