Mairi Gougeon MSP, Angus North and Mearns

Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: Scottish Parliament (Powers) 26 Jun 2018

We should not be discussing this topic in Parliament today—or ever. We should not be in the position in the first place of having to defend the Scottish Parliament’s powers, but here we are and, like a growing number of people across Scotland, I am angry. I am angry that Scotland is being dragged out of the EU against its will; I am angry that, since the vote and throughout the...
Scottish Parliament: Stracathro Hospital 21 Jun 2018

Last week, a story was published that claimed that Stracathro hospital in my constituency was set to be closed and then sold off by NHS Tayside. Understandably, that has caused a great deal of concern and distress, not just to the staff who work there but to the wider community, who are now in fear that that vital facility is to close. Since then, I have been inundated with correspondence...
Scottish Parliament: Energy Drinks (Under-16s) 13 Jun 2018

I echo what Brian Whittle said, and I start by thanking Graeme Dey for securing a debate on a very important subject that we must take a serious look at. As Brian Whittle said, it is not just a case of a ban being solution in itself: we must also consider the wider environment around our schools. I completely agree with his arguments. The debate is timely. I decided that I wanted to...