Motion · S5M-19348 · 9 Oct 2019
Autism Hour 2019
The motion
That the Parliament commends the National Autistic Society on its second Autism Hour campaign, which is running from 5 to 12 October 2019 and sees shops and businesses across Scotland dim their lights and reduce noise for an hour to help create a calmer atmosphere for customers who have the condition; acknowledges that it is hoped that the businesses taking part will use this to engage with these shoppers, allowing them to tell staff and management about what they need; notes that the campaign is also providing the businesses with information and practical advice about autism that has been developed by the charity; hopes that the initiative will raise public understanding and help the estimated 58,000 people in Scotland with autism to enjoy improved shopping experiences, and encourages Members to join the photocall in the Garden Lobby on 10 October to help highlight the Parliament’s cross-party support for working towards an autism-friendly Scotland.
Supporters (23)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 9 Oct 2019
- Jeremy Balfour 9 Oct 2019
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9 Oct 2019
- Jackson Carlaw 9 Oct 2019
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9 Oct 2019
- Peter Chapman 9 Oct 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9 Oct 2019
- Iain Gray 9 Oct 2019
- Gordon Lindhurst 9 Oct 2019
- Rona Mackay 9 Oct 2019
- Mark McDonald 9 Oct 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 9 Oct 2019
- Alexander Stewart 9 Oct 2019
- David Stewart 9 Oct 2019
- Sandra White 9 Oct 2019
- Michelle Ballantyne 10 Oct 2019
- Maurice Corry 10 Oct 2019
- Jamie Greene 10 Oct 2019
- Gil Paterson 10 Oct 2019
- Colin Smyth 14 Oct 2019
- Ruth Maguire 15 Oct 2019
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Oct 2019
- Neil Findlay 28 Oct 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.