Commenting on Frank McAveety's remarks at the Public Petitions Committee today which were caught on camera, regarding a female member of the public attending the hearing, Glasgow SNP MSP Sandra White said: "I am shocked and disgusted at these remarks. The fact that they were uttered by Mr McAveety as the convener of a parliamentary committee which had been considering extremely important and sensitive issues makes it even more sickening.

Labour councillor at heart of expenses row still in post

Ahead of a parliamentary debate on scandal hit Glasgow transport body SPT and the future of the subway system SNP MSP Sandra White and Glasgow Cllr Graeme Hendry have highlighted continuing concerns over the operation of the organisation and its claims to have cleaned up its act.

Following a series of revelations over the use of SPT expenses for globetrotting trips by Labour councillors and senior officials a report by accountants KPMG raised concerns over practices at the organisation.

In response to the ongoing campaign to stop the proposed development of Otago Lane which local residents have objected to as it will destroy the unique character of this area of the West End of Glasgow Sandra White SNP MSP for Glasgow has questioned the Scottish Government Minister for the Environment on  what action the Government is taking to protect such areas and what avenues would be open to residents wishing to ensure that the environment will not be damaged.

Sandra White SNP MSP for Glasgow has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government that an extra 5,000 apprenticeship places have been created to help anyone aged 16 and above to enter and progress in the job market despite the current economic conditions.