Membership changes
There have been five occasions where the membership of the Committee has changed during Session 5 (12 May 2016 - to date):
Michelle Ballantyne MSP (Con) - 29 June 2017 to 17 June 2018
Rachael Hamilton MSP (Con) - 17 May 2018 – 10 September 2019
Angus MacDonald MSP (SNP) - 8 June 2016 – 26 August 2019
Rona Mackay MSP (SNP) - 16 June 2016 to 6 September 2018
Brian Whittle MSP (Con) - 8 June 2016 – 25 February 2020
Introduction
In December 2016, a public petition was lodged by Annette McKenzie, calling for consultation with, and consent from, a parent or guardian before prescribing medication to treat mental ill health if the patient is under 18 years of age.