PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
NEIL'S HUGS FOUNDATION (28 November 2018)

Motion Details

That this House commends the work of Neil's Hugs Foundation in West Lothian, a support group for family members or friends who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s attempted or completed suicide; recognises the importance of reducing the stigma attached to suicide; praises the charity for raising awareness of the issue of suicide and providing a safe space for people to talk about their loved ones; further commends their work in helping to improve the mental health of people affected by the loss of a loved one or friend, and reduce suicide by sign posting people to organisations who can help their loved one or friend; and urges anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help.

Sponsored by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Scottish National Party
10
77%
 
 
Independent
1
8%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
8%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
1
8%
 
Sponsor List (13 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
SNP
Alan Brown
SNP
Martyn Day (Sponsor)
SNP
Marion Fellows
SNP
Patrick Grady
SNP
Drew Hendry
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
SNP
David Linden
Ind
Angus Brendan MacNeil
SNP
Gavin Newlands
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens
LD
Jamie Stone
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
SNP
Alison Thewliss

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