Motion · S5M-17919 · 24 Jun 2019
Eye Health Checks for Chernobyl Children
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the efforts by Specsavers in Livingston to provide children from Belarus, who are still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with free eye health checks; understands that a group of 22 who are visiting West Lothian on a four week holiday, which has been organised by the charity, Chernobyl Children’s Life Line, have received a new pair of glasses in addition to their check-up; acknowledges that they still live in an area affected by the 1986 explosion, which has had a serious impact on their general health and wellbeing; notes that it is estimated that this holiday will help boost their immune systems by two years and assist with their recovery from serious ailments, and commends everyone involved in welcoming the children on their short stay to the West Lothian area.
Supporters (12)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 24 Jun 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 24 Jun 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2019
- Bill Kidd 25 Jun 2019
- Ruth Maguire 25 Jun 2019
- Gil Paterson 25 Jun 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 26 Jun 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 26 Jun 2019
- Joan McAlpine 26 Jun 2019
- Maureen Watt 22 Oct 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.