Motion · S2M-04332 · 3 May 2006
Scottish Local Government Investment in the Tobacco Industry
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges the success of the ban on smoking in public places, introduced as a result of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act in March 2006; notes with concern that local authorities can still invest public funds in the tobacco industry; believes that, in the absence of a clear ruling, local fund managers will continue this practice, and calls on the Scottish Executive to introduce legislation in support of administering authorities fully considering ethical issues in future investments.
Supporters (10)
- Brian Adam 3 May 2006
- Stewart Maxwell 3 May 2006
- Eleanor Scott 3 May 2006
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 4 May 2006
- Nora Radcliffe 4 May 2006
- Stewart Stevenson 4 May 2006
- Dr Jean Turner 8 May 2006
- Donald Gorrie 9 May 2006
- Shiona Baird 12 May 2006
- Maureen Watt 30 May 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.