Motion text
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week 2018 which runs from 8 to 15 October, when it culminates in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; acknowledges that stillbirth, miscarriage and infant loss is a tragedy which governments in Scotland and across the UK must work to prevent; is heartened by the progress made so far with the National Bereavement Care Pathway which seeks to improve the quality of bereavement care for parents and families at all stages of pregnancy and baby loss; applauds the Parental Bereavement Bill which demonstrated cross-party working at its best to secure statutory paid leave for bereaved parents; is optimistic about the possibility of Fatal Accident Inquiries in Scotland or Coroner Inquiries in England in some circumstances of stillbirth where it is deemed in the public interest; is encouraged by moves towards a voluntary registration scheme for miscarriages prior to 24 weeks gestation, which may be of comfort to bereaved parents at a very difficult time; believes that slowly the taboo around the tragedy of baby loss is slowly being broken down which has greatly assisted with progress so far on helping those who face this life-changing trauma; and is mindful that whilst much has been done to address stillbirth in Scotland and across the UK, there is still more to do and it is important to keep this issue on the political agenda.
Signatures (27)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 October 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 October 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
10 October 2018
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
10 October 2018
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 October 2018
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
10 October 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 October 2018
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 October 2018
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 October 2018
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2018
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2018
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 October 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
11 October 2018
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 October 2018
Grant, Bill
Conservative
Signed on
10 October 2018
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2018
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
16 October 2018
Little Pengelly, Emma
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 October 2018
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 November 2018
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
15 October 2018
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 October 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 October 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 October 2018
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2018
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.