Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 10 October 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "The minister has talked about the importance of the post-school aspect of colleges, but the cabinet secretary has just spoken about rationalisation and, rightly, mentioned the important role that colleges have in that…
Chamber meeting date: 3 October 2024
2. Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting childcare providers. (S6O-03806)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "It was interesting to be shouted at by Ben Macpherson, but it is always a pleasure to follow him. I quote: “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "My point is with regard to the wording of proposed new paragraph 12(3) of schedule 3 to the 2014 act in amendment 6…
Chamber meeting date: 26 September 2024
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "A constituent who had an appointment for November told me that that appointment was cancelled in August, with an explanation that a new booking system would be operated at the eye pavilion…
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Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2024
Result 94 for, 0 against, 7 abstained, 28 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Ross Greer, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 68 for, 27 against, 20 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 64 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 68 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Martin Whitfield has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it addresses any disparities in access to digital resources and support for young people participating in the Young Person’s Guarantee."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many young people with additional support needs have been supported through the Young Person's Guarantee in each of the last three years."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the Young Person's Guarantee budget is currently allocated to rural and remote areas, and what strategies are in place to ensure equitable access in these areas."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data it collects on the participation rates of different demographic groups in the Young Person’s Guarantee, and how any such data is used to address any disparities."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current budget allocation is for the Young Person's Guarantee in 2024-25, and how this compares with each year since its introduction."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how the success of the Young Person's Guarantee is evaluated, and what criteria are used to measure its effectiveness."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what partnerships are involved in delivering the Young Person's Guarantee, and how these partnerships are monitored for effectiveness."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what collaboration exists between the Young Person’s Guarantee and other youth support programmes to ensure comprehensive and equitable support for all young people."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data is available on the retention rates of young people in (a) employment and (b) education after completing the Young Person's Guarantee."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 7 October 2024
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish what direct engagement the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills had with young people, in light of the comments made in her ministerial statement on 19 September 2024 on the Scottish Government's response to the recommendations from the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.…
Answer expected on 28 October 2024
See all of Martin Whitfield's questions submitted in Parliament