Motion text
That this House congratulates MYPAS (the Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service) on its award of a £67,851 grant from BBC Children in Need’s Next Steps Fund; understands that this will fund a full-time counsellor over the next 18 months to engage with young people adversely mentally affected by the situations brought about by the covid-19 pandemic, with particular regard to LGBT+ young people; notes that MYPAS promotes the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 12 to 25) in Midlothian through the provision of drug and alcohol services, street work, art therapy, counselling, sexual health drop-ins and more; further notes the serious impact on young people’s mental health caused by the covid-19 pandemic; and commends organisations such as MYPAS which seek to address those issues.
Signatures (7)
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
22 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.