Motion · S1M-01016 · 16 Jun 2000
Smoking Risks
The motion
That the Parliament notes the research by Dr Caroline Blackwell of Edinburgh University, which shows that babies of parents who smoke are at risk of developing meningitis; further notes that Meningococcal septicaemia is the second biggest killer of children aged under 4; regrets the less than helpful propaganda of smoking pressure groups, particularly with regard to passive smoking, and calls upon the Scottish Executive to do all in its power to curb smoking and to target more effective health campaigns at 25-35 year olds.
Supporters (20)
- Mary Scanlon 16 Jun 2000
- Ben Wallace 16 Jun 2000
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 19 Jun 2000
- Tommy Sheridan 19 Jun 2000
- Richard Lochhead 20 Jun 2000
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 20 Jun 2000
- Robert Brown 21 Jun 2000
- Alex Fergusson 21 Jun 2000
- Donald Gorrie 21 Jun 2000
- Mr Duncan Hamilton 21 Jun 2000
- Michael McMahon 21 Jun 2000
- Nora Radcliffe 21 Jun 2000
- Brian Adam 26 Jun 2000
- Christine Grahame 26 Jun 2000
- Fiona McLeod 27 Jun 2000
- Michael Matheson 28 Jun 2000
- Mr David Davidson 29 Jun 2000
- Fergus Ewing 7 Jul 2000
- Robin Harper 18 Sep 2000
- Dr Richard Simpson 26 Sep 2000
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.