Scot Lib Dems file motion calling for full, new build replacement of the Gilbert Bain Hospital 

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has filed a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling for a full, new build replacement of the Gilbert Bain hospital.

The motion was filed on Thursday 14 May, the first day of the parliamentary term that MSPs were able to submit motions to the Scottish Government.

Commenting on the motion, Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

"Island communities such as Shetland deserve world-class healthcare as much as any part of Scotland. Beatrice Wishart fought to secure a commitment to a replacement hospital and Scottish Liberal Democrats will continue to make that a top priority.

"The Gilbert Bain is more than 60 years old and it's clear that the facilities are showing their age. I was shocked when Beatrice told me that the lifts are so old that there is only one engineer capable of fixing them. If they are on holiday and a lift breaks, it cannot be fixed. That's not good enough.

"With Alistair Carmichael MP and Highlands and Islands regional MSP Morven-May MacCallum, we will ensure that there is no gap in the service that the people of Shetland get from our party.

"I hope that the SNP will back our motion and commit to a full, new build replacement of the Gilbert Bain Hospital."