Motion text
That this House recognises the severity of the current coronavirus outbreak and its impact on health and social care services across the UK; notes that in Scotland, there are approximately 157,000 NHS staff for a population of 5,295,400; further notes that there are over 300 hospitals in Scotland; acknowledges the immense pressure that doctors, nurses and support staff working in Scotland’s NHS may face over the next few weeks or months in urban and remote areas alike; recognises the personal risk they are undertaking in carrying out their roles; and expresses its immense thanks and gratitude to these staff members for the work they are doing and will do during these difficult times.
Signatures (8)
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.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 March 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 March 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 March 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 March 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 March 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.