Bob Doris for Maryhill and Springburn

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By Bob Doris MSP

I welcome the Scottish Government announcement that pupils will return to schools in August, subject to scientific advice that it is safe to do so.

Schools in Maryhill and Springburn will return on 11 August, while Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will open over the summer.

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The Scottish Parliament has unanimously supported new emergency measures to help people in Scotland get through the crisis caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

By Bob Doris MSP

19 and 20 May 2020

I had great sympathy for the policy intent of these amendments and made a brief contribution on providing additional support for tenants here (see below). Whilst I did not vote for the specific amendments (explained below), I remain ready to work collaboratively with others to support tenants.

There is much the Scottish Government is currently doing to support tenants but we must always stand ready to consider new suggestions. I want to thank all those who made representations to me on these matters.

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By Office Admin Team

The following motion was submitted by Bob Doris MSP today in support of Students in Further and Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maryhill

By Bob Doris MSP

I have written to all community councils wholly or partly within the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency regarding key information on food need and emotional / practical support during the coroanvirus pandemic. Here is the text of that letter

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By Bob Doris MSP

I have been contacted by constituents who are employed by Royal Mail. They have concerns over the Royal Mail response to the coronavirus crisis. I have consequently written to their CEO regarding those concerns.

By Bob Doris MSP

I have put in a detailed objection to the plans for 500 new houses on the edge of Blackhill Road, Summerston. I would like to thank everyone who contacted me, and the many of you who submmited your own comments to the council.

If you wish to read my submission, you can download a copy of this here

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By Bob Doris MSP

My office has had a complaint regarding the miss-selling by electricity suppliers in the Wyndford. My constituent was informed that they must switch from Scottish Power to a new supplier for their electricity. THIS IS NOT TRUE.

SCOTTISH POWER HAVE CONFIRMED THIS AND THE BOGUS SALES PERSON HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM.

I have not named the other supplier that the miss-selling is apparently on behalf of. They have pledged to investigate. They will halt door step sales in the Wyndford in the meantime. I have asked that they do so across the entire constituency. We need to know if this was one bad apple or a miss-selling culture.

Please contact my office if you have experienced likewise and of course ofgem and the Police.

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consumers/household-gas-and-electricity-guide/complain-about-your-gas-or-electricity-bill-or-supplier

Debate on Report on social prescribing

By Bob Doris MSP

I was able to speak in the debate on Social Prescribing in Parliament this week (18 Feb 2020). Social Prescribing is where GPs, and other health professionals, can prescribe activities such as walking or taking up sport to help a patients illness. The Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has announced a working group to look at how to expend these services.