In a meeting of the Scottish Parliament, 24 February 2022, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, asked the Scottish Government how Green Ports will contribute to the exporting infrastructure an Independent Scotland will need. Ivan McKee, Scottish Government Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise responded: "Our objective is to build Scotland’s economy and make it as strong... Continue Reading →
SNP Support 2815 Carers in North Ayrshire
ADDITIONAL DOUBLE PAYMENT SEES CARERS IN NORTH AYRSHIRE RECEIVE UP TO £694.20 MORE THAN REST OF UK 2815 carers in North Ayrshire have received the Scottish Government Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments, unique in the UK, since it was introduced in September 2018. The Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment introduced by the Scottish Government for people in North Ayrhsire, and across... Continue Reading →
Covid-19 Update – Protection of vulnerable in society
Meeting of the Scottish Parliament 22 February 2022. During the Covid-19 Update, Ruth Maguire MSP asks the First Minister what consideration the Scottish Government are giving to the wellbeing of the vulnerable in society, as protections are relaxed. Watch the exchange here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuliVwBe1To
Weekly Bulletin 7-11 February 2022
To mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2022, Ruth Maguire MSP visited a stand in the Scottish Parliament, organised by Place2Be, a leading children’s mental health charity providing support in schools across Scotland. Place2Be launched the first ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of supporting children and young... Continue Reading →
Distance Aware Scheme
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South, has asked the Scottish Government how a new voluntary scheme Distance Aware, will help constituents, who may be feeling vulnerable, as protective measures, introduced before Christmas, are lifted. Under the new scheme free badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public. The Scottish... Continue Reading →
NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of TPNW Entry into Force
Ruth Maguire MSP's contribution to Bill Kidd's Private Members' debate, held in the Scottish Parliament, on Thursday 20 January, on the NPT Review Conference and Anniversary of the TPNW Entry into Force. https://youtu.be/TVwfvElhH6w
Pregnant women & those looking to conceive urged to get vaccinated
In her first contribution on her return to parliament Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South relayed to the Scottish Government the devastation felt, by couples when fertility treatment was deferred for patients who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and welcomed NHS Ayrshire and Arran providing special vaccination clinics for pregnant women . Speaking in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 