Meeting Agenda
The Committee will take evidence at Stage 1 on the impact of the Bill for those providing abortion services from—
Professor Sharon Cameron, Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual and Reproductive Health, Chalmers sexual health service, NHS Lothian;
Linda Hodges, Director of Clinical Services, Circle Health Group, representing Private Hospital Abortion Service Managers;
Colin Poolman, Director, Royal College of Nursing Scotland;
Dr Chris Provan, Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland;
and then on the impact of the Bill for those who will be responsible for enforcement, and management, of safe access zones from—
Simon Brown, Vice-President, Scottish Solicitors Bar Association;
Superintendent Gerry Corrigan, Specialist Operations, G Division, Police Scotland;
Eddie Follan, Chief Officer, Health and Social Care, COSLA;
Lesley Sharkey, Director of Midwifery, NHS Tayside;
Sarah Wallage, Lead clinician for abortion, NHS Grampian.
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill - Note by the clerk posted 29/02/2024 (Ref: HSCS/S6/24/7/1, 128KB, pdf)
HSCS/S6/24/7/2(P) (Private Paper)
HSCS/S6/24/7/3(P) (Private Paper)
HSCS/S6/24/7/4(P) (Private Paper)
The Committee will consider the following negative instruments—
National Health Service (Common Staffing Method) (Scotland) Regulations 2024
Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024
Subordinate Legislation - Negative SSI paper posted 29/02/2024 (Ref: HSCS/S6/24/7/5, 860KB, pdf)
The Committee will consider the evidence heard under agenda item 1.