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.”
Result 58 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Independent
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Reform UK
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, January 26, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Result 64 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 28, 2026