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The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals

  • Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-20561
  • Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 28 January 2026

That the Parliament condemns the culture of secrecy and cover-up that has hidden the truth from patients, families and campaigners and denied them justice in many NHS scandals in Scotland in recent years; recognises that, as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry draws to a close, many serious questions remain regarding the decision-making process and the role of the Scottish Government; considers that political decision making should be considered by the inquiry, and calls for the Scottish Ministers to authorise the immediate full disclosure and preservation of all communications connected to the contaminated water and inadequate ventilation system and the premature opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, as well as any subsequent communications relating to the handling of the infection and its cover-up.


Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Paul Sweeney

Amendments

Motion ref. S6M-20561.1

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals - Amendment 1 - Amendment

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026


Motion ref. S6M-20561.2

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals - Amendment 2 - Amendment

Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026


Motion ref. S6M-20561.3

The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals - Amendment 3 - Amendment

Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026