Motion text
That this House welcomes A Dyslexic Life campaign, which originated in Na h-Eileanan an Iar and has gained traction in Scotland and across the UK; recognises that one in 10 people have dyslexia and notably over five in 10 prisoners have dyslexia; calls on the UK Government to support the Private Members Bill entitled Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill which will apply in England, but hopes that similar bills will be introduced in the devolved nations; commends those educational institutions which proactively screen and assess children for dyslexia; welcomes training for teachers to recognise signs of dyslexia; and commends the work of teachers and parents who actively assist children with dyslexia.
Signatures (30)
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.
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 November 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 November 2022
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 November 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 November 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 November 2022
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2022
Grady, Patrick
Independent
Signed on
24 November 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2022
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2022
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2022
Hancock, Matt
Independent
Signed on
7 December 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2022
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
7 December 2022
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 December 2022
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
8 December 2022
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 December 2022
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 December 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
12 December 2022
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2022
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
13 December 2022
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
13 December 2022
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 January 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
20 March 2023
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 April 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.