Motion text
That this House recognises that suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages and that, according to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide worldwide each year; acknowledges the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on mental health and the provision of in-person mental health support across the UK; pays tribute to the efforts of those working in mental health services, including in NHS 24, who have been doing an incredible job in very difficult circumstances; supports the aims of the International Association for Suicide Prevention in raising awareness and reducing stigma and encouraging meaningful and safe conversations around suicide through its World Suicide Prevention Day themes; commends this year’s theme of creating hope through action, as a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that, through action, everyone can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments; and resolves to take every opportunity to support people experiencing a suicidal crisis and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Signatures (26)
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.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2021
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2021
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 September 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 September 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2021
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
9 September 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2021
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 September 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
13 September 2021
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 September 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
17 September 2021
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 October 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
19 October 2021
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 October 2021
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 October 2021
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2021
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.