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MSPs vote to 'end secrecy' in the NHS
MSPs pass a motion to say there are serious concerns about the performance of the NHS, after the Scottish government amendment is rejected.
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MSPs vote to 'end secrecy' in the NHS
MSPs pass a motion to say there are serious concerns about the performance of the NHS, after the Scottish government amendment is rejected.
Scotland's first female finance secretary appointed
MSPs unanimously back the appointment of Kate Forbes as Scotland's first female finance secretary.
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Live coverage of the Executive Office Committee.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
As it happened: AMs reject A&E closure plan
AMs reject controversial proposals which could lead to an end to 24-hour consultant-led services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital's emergency department.
As it happened: AMs quiz Mark Drakeford
AMs quiz First Minister Mark Drakeford, and debate the Programme for Government Annual Report.
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MSPs vote to 'end secrecy' in the NHS
MSPs pass a motion to say there are serious concerns about the performance of the NHS, after the Scottish government amendment is rejected.
Scotland's first female finance secretary appointed
MSPs unanimously back the appointment of Kate Forbes as Scotland's first female finance secretary.
As it happened: MLAs' briefing on good relations and abuse victims
Live coverage of the Executive Office Committee.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
As it happened: AMs reject A&E closure plan
AMs reject controversial proposals which could lead to an end to 24-hour consultant-led services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital's emergency department.
As it happened: AMs quiz Mark Drakeford
AMs quiz First Minister Mark Drakeford, and debate the Programme for Government Annual Report.
Scotland's first female finance secretary appointed
MSPs unanimously back the appointment of Kate Forbes as Scotland's first female finance secretary.
As it happened: MLAs' briefing on good relations and abuse victims
Live coverage of the Executive Office Committee.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
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