Motion · S4M-14140 · 3 Sep 2015
International Literacy Day
The motion
That the Parliament celebrates International Literacy Day on 8 September 2015; notes that International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide, bringing together governments, multi- and bi-lateral organisations, NGOs, the private sector, communities, teachers, learners and experts; understands that it gives children and communities a chance to rediscover the joys of reading while raising awareness for those without access to education around the globe, and welcomes the success of initiatives such as Bookbug and Play Talk Read in aiding child development and literacy levels.
Supporters (35)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 3 Sep 2015
- Roderick Campbell 3 Sep 2015
- Graeme Dey 3 Sep 2015
- James Dornan 3 Sep 2015
- Neil Findlay 3 Sep 2015
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 3 Sep 2015
- Rob Gibson 3 Sep 2015
- Christine Grahame 3 Sep 2015
- Cara Hilton 3 Sep 2015
- Adam Ingram 3 Sep 2015
- Bill Kidd 3 Sep 2015
- Richard Lyle 3 Sep 2015
- Mike MacKenzie 3 Sep 2015
- Hanzala Malik 3 Sep 2015
- Joan McAlpine 3 Sep 2015
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 3 Sep 2015
- Christina McKelvie 3 Sep 2015
- Nanette Milne 3 Sep 2015
- Gil Paterson 3 Sep 2015
- Liz Smith 3 Sep 2015
- Kevin Stewart 3 Sep 2015
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 3 Sep 2015
- Sandra White 3 Sep 2015
- Sarah Boyack 4 Sep 2015
- Angus MacDonald 4 Sep 2015
- John Mason 4 Sep 2015
- Anne McTaggart 4 Sep 2015
- Jean Urquhart 7 Sep 2015
- John Finnie 8 Sep 2015
- Nigel Don 9 Sep 2015
- Mark McDonald 9 Sep 2015
- Dennis Robertson 9 Sep 2015
- Dave Thompson 9 Sep 2015
- Stewart Maxwell 23 Sep 2015
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 5 Oct 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.