Motion text
That this House notes with concern that the Scottish Government placed restrictions on a donation of £800,000 worth of surplus NHS medical equipment to Ukraine, stipulating that it be used for civilian purposes only; further notes that this equipment, including ventilators, beds and oxygen concentrators, was requested by the Ukrainian Government for urgent medical use, including treating wounded soldiers near the front lines; regrets that Scottish Government officials sought assurance the aid would not be used in military hospitals, despite publicly declaring unqualified support for Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression; is concerned that this ideological restriction undermines practical efforts to save lives in Ukraine and fails to match the UK Government’s unequivocal support, which has included humanitarian, financial and military aid; further notes expert views that nothing in international rules prevented the Scottish Government from donating the equipment unconditionally; and calls on the Scottish Government to remove any such restrictive conditions on future medical aid to Ukraine and ensure that all humanitarian support is offered in a manner that best supports the Ukrainian people’s right to self-defence and survival.
Signatures (10)
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.
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 June 2025
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 June 2025
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 June 2025
Chambers, Dr Danny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 June 2025
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 June 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 June 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.