MSP Kenneth Gibson was very much 'in the pink' as he promoted breast cancer awareness week at the Scottish Parliament.

Mr Gibson spoke with representatives of cancer charities, and encourages all women to attend their screening when invited.

He said: "Last week in the Scottish Parliament I dressed up before speaking with representatives of Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity dedicated to giving support for today and hope for the future, for everyone affected by breast cancer.

"Around 4,800 people (4,770 women and 30 men) - 92 people every week - are diagnosed each year in Scotland.

"When breast cancer is picked up at stage 1, almost 100 per cent of people survive. It is therefore imperative that women attend their screening appointments.

"In NHS Ayrshire & Arran 76.7 per cent of women attended when invited between 2020-23, slightly higher than the national average of 75.9 per cent, and I strongly encourage all women to attend their screening when invited.

"I was delighted to hear that 100 per cent of people diagnosed within the Ayrshire & Arran health board started their treatment within the recommended 31 days of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

"However, data for secondary breast cancer is currently nor routinely or consistently collected across Scotland and I have already written to the Scottish Government to ask what action it is taking to improve secondary breast cancer data collection as per the Scottish Cancer Action Plan 2023-2026."