Scottish National Party MSP for Dunfermline
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 31 August 2007 — Appointed, regional replacement
Also represented Lothians
Conversion practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity are harmful and abusive. Both the Scottish and UK Governments have committed to ending harmful conversion practices, and it is right that we explore complementary approaches. That could bring consistency and demonstrate cross-Government and cross-party leadership, and I hope that it sends a...
I thank Mark Ruskell for lodging his question, because it gives me an opportunity to once again reaffirm the Scottish Government’s firm commitment to ending conversion practices in Scotland. I think that it would be helpful if my colleague Kaukab Stewart writes to him to update him on the work that is being undertaken on the non-binary action plan and so on. Work on the proposed...
The Scottish Government’s “A Fairer Scotland for Older People: A Framework for Action” contains a dedicated strand focused on activity that we are undertaking to ensure that people are financially secure and supported as they age. Independent Age is a valued member of the older people’s strategic action forum. We engage regularly with the group on actions that we take to support the...
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