Motion · S4M-13290 · 27 May 2015
30th Anniversary for Shetland Samaritans
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland branch of the Samaritans on celebrating its 30th anniversary; understands that the organisation was founded by Chad Varah in 1953, its aim being to provide support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide; understands that the new Linda Rose House building on Charlotte Street in Lerwick was made possible by a substantial legacy left to the Samaritans by Linda Robertson from Lerwick in the hope that someday it would be able to own its own premises; acknowledges that there are now over 200 branches across the UK and Ireland, run by over 21,200 trained volunteers, with the Samaritans being entirely dependent on voluntary support; commends the life-saving work of the chairperson, Edith Leask, and the team of volunteers at the Shetland branch, and hopes that this vital service continues to offer support for all those in need.
Supporters (21)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 27 May 2015
- John Finnie 27 May 2015
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 27 May 2015
- Rob Gibson 27 May 2015
- Adam Ingram 27 May 2015
- Bill Kidd 27 May 2015
- Angus MacDonald 27 May 2015
- Joan McAlpine 27 May 2015
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 27 May 2015
- Anne McTaggart 27 May 2015
- Dennis Robertson 27 May 2015
- Mary Scanlon 27 May 2015
- David Stewart 27 May 2015
- Kevin Stewart 27 May 2015
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 27 May 2015
- Jean Urquhart 27 May 2015
- Roderick Campbell 28 May 2015
- Graeme Dey 28 May 2015
- Jamie McGrigor 28 May 2015
- Christina McKelvie 28 May 2015
- Gil Paterson 3 Jun 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.