Motion · S3M-07065 · 23 Sep 2010
Adult Education
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the role that Scotland has been given in highlighting the outcomes of the sixth UNESCO International Conference on Adult Education, CONFINTEA VI; considers that the conference provided an important platform for policy dialogue and advocacy on adult learning and non-formal education at a global level; welcomes the publication of the first-ever Global Report on Adult Learning and Education by the United Nations, which aims to cut illiteracy by half by 2015; believes that lifelong learning should be available and accessible to all; recognises the importance of adult learning in Scotland, and congratulates the Scotland’s Learning Partnership for what is considered the important work that it is undertaking in promoting adult learning in Scotland.
Supporters (20)
- Elaine Smith 23 Sep 2010
- Patricia Ferguson 24 Sep 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 24 Sep 2010
- George Foulkes 24 Sep 2010
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 24 Sep 2010
- Bill Kidd 24 Sep 2010
- Mary Mulligan 24 Sep 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 24 Sep 2010
- Jim Tolson 24 Sep 2010
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 27 Sep 2010
- Trish Godman 27 Sep 2010
- Gil Paterson 27 Sep 2010
- Maureen Watt 27 Sep 2010
- Des McNulty 28 Sep 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 28 Sep 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 29 Sep 2010
- Hugh Henry 30 Sep 2010
- John Park 4 Oct 2010
- Cathy Peattie 14 Oct 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 28 Oct 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.