Motion text
That this House recognises the importance of unpaid carers, the compassion and dedication that they show in their vital work in our society at all times, but especially during the Coronavirus Pandemic; commends the work of Carers Week (8-14 June 2020) in offering support to, and advocating for, unpaid carers; calls on all Members to work for better practical support, as well as much needed financial support for carers; and thanks unpaid carers for their dedication to their loved ones, and to the wellbeing of our nation.
Signatures (31)
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.
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 June 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 June 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 June 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
5 June 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
5 June 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
5 June 2020
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
5 June 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 June 2020
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 June 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 June 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
6 June 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 June 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 June 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 June 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2020
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 June 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 July 2020
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.