“…Labour Government, there are 61,000 patients in NHS Ayrshire and Arran on a waiting list for treatment, almost 11,000 of them for over one year. Does the Minister agree that after record levels of funding for Scotland in the last Budget, people in my constituency should be asking the First Minister and his Government,…”
Record by topic
- NHS waiting lists105th of 54312.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
- Unpaid carers170th of 2963.0
Also active on nhs waiting lists
What they’ve said
“…Tomorrow night, 17-year-old Eloise from my constituency of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, one of East Ayrshire’s young carers, is throwing herself into a musical theatre challenge on skates, with the cast of “Starlight Express”. She is a brilliant example of community spirit.”
Business of the House · 2025-11-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Would the Leader of the House make time for a debate on what action can be taken to support mental health in our communities, particularly for our young people?…”
Business of the House · 2025-06-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q11. Last month’s data showed that NHS waiting lists in Wales fell for three months in a row. In England, the waiting lists have fallen for six months in a row. In Scotland, after nearly 20 years in charge, the SNP Government have left our NHS on its knees.”
Engagements · 2025-05-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…By August 1940, his wife had passed away from cancer, and eight months later, his son died. Corporal Campbell died of a cardiac arrest in 1943, two years before VE Day, and was laid to rest in Krakow in 1948. This story is a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by so many and their loved ones during the war.”
Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary · 2025-05-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They donated these to elderly residents suffering from dementia in a local nursing home. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating pupils from Bellsbank primary school on their award and their enthusiasm for learning from older people?…”
Business of the House · 2025-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series