Motion text
That this House notes that the first Child Trust Funds, established 18 years ago, are being paid out to recipients this month; notes that many young people will receive upwards of £1,000 at an important time in their lives; expresses concern that no mechanism has been put in place to enable parents of children with learning disabilities to access their savings; understands that under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, young people with some kinds of learning disabilities are unable to make financial decisions for themselves; further understands that this leaves families with the only option of pursuing legal action; notes this has the potential to cost more than the savings; further notes that this is estimated to affect around 180,000 young people; considers these young people may face many barriers in their lives and the job of governments is to break down barriers and create equality of opportunity; and calls on the Government to help these young people to receive the funds to which they are entitled.
Signatures (17)
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.
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 October 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 October 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 October 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 October 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 October 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
8 October 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 October 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 October 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 October 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 October 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 October 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 October 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
1 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.