As an amendment to motion S6M-20731 in the name of Jackie Baillie (Safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital), leave out from “is concerned” to end and insert “agrees that whistleblowers in Scotland’s NHS must be protected and supported; notes that NHS Assure was the body created in 2021 to improve risk management and safety in Scotland’s NHS estate; further notes that both Healthcare Improvement Scotland and independent experts have commented on the procedures now in place to ensure the safety of hospital for patients and staff; welcomes the creation of a Safety and Public Confidence Oversight Group, which will look at specific issues, including in relation to the built environment and validation; further welcomes that this group will be co-chaired by Sir Lewis Ritchie to provide additional scrutiny; agrees that Parliament must be kept updated of this group’s work, and further agrees that the chair of the independent inquiry must be given the time and space to come to his conclusions without political interference.”
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Motion reference: S6M-20731
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Motion reference: S6M-20731.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 56 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote Disagreed