Motion text
That this House notes that Saturday 26 March 2022 is Purple Day, International Epilepsy Awareness Day; understands that epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological condition with an estimated 55,000 people living with epilepsy in Scotland and that approximately eight people per day are diagnosed with the condition; recognises that Purple Day is an opportunity to get people talking about epilepsy and dispel the myths and stigma attached to the condition; and further highlights that Epilepsy Scotland will be encouraging people to dress in purple and light landmarks and buildings purple to mark the day.
Signatures (18)
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.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 March 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 March 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 March 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
17 March 2022
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 March 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
21 March 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 March 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 March 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 March 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 March 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 March 2022
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
24 March 2022
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.