Motion text
That this House welcomes the increase in the number of babies being breastfed at six to eight weeks in Scotland from 36 per cent in 2001-02 to 42 per cent in 2017; notes that this is the highest rate since records began; appreciates the recent investment of an additional £2 million for breastfeeding support by the Scottish Government; understands that all community and marketing services in Scotland has achieved Unicef Baby Friendly accreditation; believes that this represents positive progress, but acknowledges there is still much work to be done; and thanks Linda Wolfson, Scottish Government National Maternal and Infant Nutrition Coordinator and every member of staff, volunteer and peer supporter in Scotland’s communities for its effort in achieving progress in Scotland’s breastfeeding rates.
Signatures (9)
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.
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 October 2018
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 October 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 October 2018
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 October 2018
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 November 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 November 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.