The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals: Amendment 1
Submitted by:
Neil Gray,
Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Motion type: Amendment
Motion reference: S6M-20561.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 28 January 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20561 in the name of Anas Sarwar (The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals), leave out from “condemns” to end and insert “pays tribute to the brave patients, families and whistleblowers who have campaigned tirelessly for justice in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry; recognises the pain, trauma and grief faced by patients and their families at the heart of this inquiry, and notes that the inquiry was established in 2019 to ensure that every individual impacted is able to get the truth that they deserve; notes the fundamental importance of the independence of inquiries, which are enshrined in legislation, under the control of an independent chair, and which operate transparently, reaching conclusions that are not to be influenced by ministers or other vested interests, and agrees, therefore, that the independent Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Chair must be given the time and space to consider all the available evidence.”
Vote
Result58 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not voteDisagreed