Motion text
That this House marks Thursday 10 September 2020 as World Suicide Prevention Day; notes with worry that suicide rates in the UK are increasing; further notes with extreme concern that suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in the UK, with young men and LGBT+ people being particularly affected; recognises that we all have a part to play in tackling the stigma that still exists around mental health by having open and honest conversations with our friends and family, by reminding others that they are not alone, and ultimately by looking out for each other; and commends all those who work in suicide prevention, including mental health services, third sector organisations and individual citizens in communities.
Signatures (47)
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.
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 September 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Black, Mhairi
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
10 September 2020
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 September 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
11 September 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 September 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
11 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
30 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.