Extract from Scottish Parliament Stage 1 debate on the Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill - June 22

Wednesday, 23 June 2021 08:00

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab):...Today’s announcement by the First Minister at least gives some hope to some sectors about the restrictions being relaxed. I speak on behalf of thousands of musicians, solo artists and bands from various sectors who feel forgotten about. Their livelihoods have been lost and their mental health is in steep decline. They can now be hopeful about 9 August and 19 July, and about live music being played at weddings under level 0. That is great news, but I still...Request free trial