Motion text
That this House acknowledges the vital role being performed by drug and alcohol treatment services throughout the country during the covid-19 outbreak; recognises that key workers on the frontline of critical service provision are among the unsung heroes who rarely receive the recognition they deserve; commends the dedication with which they have maintained crucial support for a most vulnerable section of our society; expresses its gratitude for the flexibility shown in adapting to meet the needs of service users in these most difficult current circumstances; recognises that the work has been achieved after a decade of depleted resources as a result of austerity and funding cuts; notes that a surge in mental health issues can be anticipated in the wake of such crises; recommends that to help people stay safe, protect the NHS and save lives, future funding for this often-overlooked sector should be safeguarded; and calls on the Government to ensure drug and alcohol treatment providers are involved in shaping plans for post-pandemic public health provision.
Signatures (21)
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.
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 May 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
19 May 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
19 May 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 May 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
20 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
22 May 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
26 May 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
27 May 2020
Blunt, Crispin
Conservative
Signed on
28 May 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
29 May 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
31 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 June 2020
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
4 June 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
29 June 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
7 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.