Michael Matheson MSP

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  • Member for: Falkirk West
  • Region: Central Scotland
  • Party: Scottish National Party

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Parliamentary Activities

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Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
Michael Matheson The member is correct to say that we have been in correspondence on the issue. Although it is disappointing that the registration level in Orkney is below the national average, since 2007 there has been a 21.4 per cent increase in the number of adults in Orkney who are registered with an NHS dentist...

Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Minister for Public Health (Michael Matheson) As at 30 September 2011, 55.6 per cent of adults in Orkney were registered with a dentist under NHS general dental services, whereas the figure for Scotland as a whole was 73 per cent.

Responsibility for the overall provision of NHS general dental services in the area rests with NHS Orkne...

Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
Michael Matheson The member raises an important point, and I am aware of the report to which she refers. It is important to recognise the invaluable role that carers play in our society, in supporting cared-for individuals. The Government is doing what it can, through our strategy, to try and assist and support care...

Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
Michael Matheson We have legislation that has, at its heart, fundamental principles to ensure equal access to healthcare for all, including carers. Carers have a legal right to an assessment of their own healthcare needs, and services and support should be put in place to meet those needs.

The new mental ...

Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Minister for Public Health (Michael Matheson) We have—[Interruption.]



Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
Michael Matheson I am just about to turn to those points. First, I should say that a lot of the allegations and innuendo that we have heard today have been about wider aspects of our NHS, not just NHS Lothian.

The Government has implemented the new ways guidance and has ensured that boards are taking it f...

Meeting of the Parliament 17 May 2012 : Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Minister for Public Health (Michael Matheson) Some of these Opposition-led health debates create more noise than light in terms of detail and substance, and today’s was no exception.

In the desperation of some to throw around as much mud as possible in relation to this issue, there is a danger that we lose sight of the significant pr...

Meeting of the Parliament 16 May 2012 : Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Michael Matheson I am very grateful for that, and I will try my best to respond to the points that have been raised.

I agree with Alex Fergusson that the Scottish Parliament’s community partnerships project has proven to be highly successful. In this case, the Dumfries and Galloway third sector forum has...

Meeting of the Parliament 16 May 2012 : Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Michael Matheson Of course.



Meeting of the Parliament 16 May 2012 : Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Minister for Public Health (Michael Matheson) Like others, I congratulate Alex Fergusson on securing the debate, notwithstanding his slight disappointment that it is a health minister who is responding to it. However, I will do my very best to—

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S4M-02906.2 Kenny MacAskill: Justice—As an amendment to motion S4M-02906 in the name of Lewis Macdon
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YesCarried

S4M-02906 Lewis Macdonald: Justice— That the Parliament recognises the key role played by civilian
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YesCarried

S4M-02905.1 Nicola Sturgeon: Health—As an amendment to motion S4M-02905 in the name of Jackie Bailli
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YesCarried

S4M-02905 Jackie Baillie: Health - That the Parliament recognises the substantial progress made in
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YesCarried

S4M-02904.3 Richard Simpson: Meeting the Challenge, Physical Activity and its Contribution to Tackli
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NoDefeated

S4M-02904.2 Nanette Milne: Meeting the Challenge, Physical Activity and its Contribution to Tackling
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NoDefeated

Amendment 4 moved by Liam McArthur on motion S4M-02878 Fiona Hyslop: National Library of Scotland Bi
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Amendment 5 moved by Liam McArthur on motion S4M-02878 Fiona Hyslop: National Library of Scotland Bi
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NoDefeated

S4M-02888.3 Neil Bibby: National Parenting Strategy for Scotland—As an amendment to motion S4M-02888
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NoDefeated

S4M-02888.1 Nanette Milne: National Parenting Strategy for Scotland—As an amendment to motion S4M-02
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NoDefeated

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Motion S4M-02866: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/05/2012 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S4M-01523: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/12/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S4M-01399: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21/11/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S4M-01262: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 07/11/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S4M-00949: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26/09/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S4M-00911: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21/09/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S3M-07754: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19/01/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S3M-07682: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/01/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S3M-07670: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 07/01/2011 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S3M-07135: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 01/10/2010 Show Full Motion >>
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Question S3W-40157: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40154: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40155: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40156: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40152: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40158: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40159: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-40160: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 03/03/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-39739: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21/02/2011 Show Full Question >>
Question S3W-39064: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26/01/2011 Show Full Question >>

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