Motion · S4M-15947 · 16 Mar 2016
Support for Rural Ayrshire Ministry
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the first dedicated farming minister post created by the Church of Scotland in Ayr to support people in the agricultural industry; considers that the farming sector is undergoing serious challenges at this time, specifically regarding low produce prices and issues with common agricultural policy (CAP) payments, and that this has led to high levels of stress and mental health issues among farmers; considers that this new position will provide the church with a better understanding of modern-day farming concerns as it seeks to build relationships with people working in the industry, provide spiritual and family support and encourage consumers to buy locally, and congratulates the Church of Scotland Ayr Presbytery on responding to a local need in what it considers such a pertinent and imaginative way.
Supporters (17)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 16 Mar 2016
- Cameron Buchanan 16 Mar 2016
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Mar 2016
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Mar 2016
- John Lamont 16 Mar 2016
- Margaret McDougall 16 Mar 2016
- Anne McTaggart 16 Mar 2016
- Margaret Mitchell 16 Mar 2016
- Mary Scanlon 16 Mar 2016
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Mar 2016
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 17 Mar 2016
- Nanette Milne 17 Mar 2016
- Dennis Robertson 17 Mar 2016
- Liz Smith 17 Mar 2016
- Nigel Don 21 Mar 2016
- Gil Paterson 22 Mar 2016
- Sandra White 22 Mar 2016
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.