Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister‘s Questions (FMQs) and other content.
Episodes
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
The Public Audit Committee have published their report on Adult Mental Health in Scotland.
The Committee heard compelling evidence that the demand for mental health care is continuing to rise, with the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis compounding the issues faced by an adult mental health system already under significant strain.
In this podcast, Convener Richard Leonard MSP travelled to Chris's House, a suicidal crisis centre in Wishaw, to discuss the report's findings with Anne Rowan, founder of Chris's House, and Dr Pavan Srireddy, Vice Chair, Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland.
Together they discussed issues including the increasing demand for services, pressures on staff, how outcomes are measured and what needs to happen next to ensure people receive the help they need.
Read the report: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/PA/2024/2/28/c0ad50ea-5444-452a-b67a-a285ea574ff6-1
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
The First Minister takes questions from Douglas Ross MSP, Anas Sarwar MSP and other Members during FMQs.
Topics covered this week included sextortion, a new ferry contract, affordable housing and healthcare on Skye.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
John Swinney MSP leads FMQs for the first time as Scotland's First Minister.
The First Minister took questions on education, mental health, new appointments and more.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
In this week's session of First Minister's Questions, Humza Yousaf takes questions on his decision to step down, climate targets, the UK Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act and more.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Listen back to this week's session of First Minister's Questions. The First Minister took questions from Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar and other MSPs.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Gillian Mackay asked about 40 Days for Life protests, Jamie Greene asked about probationary teachers leaving the Teacher Induction Scheme, and Jackie Bailie asked about long waits in A&E departments. Listen back to the full session of First Minister's Questions here!
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs.
Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/