Motion · S5M-20336 · 8 Jan 2020
Becky Munley Named Inverclyde’s Young Person of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates 14-year-old Becky Munley on being named Inverclyde’s Young Person of the Year in recognition of her role as a young carer; understands that Becky looks after her mum who experiences epileptic seizures almost every day, as well as supporting her 17-year-old brother who requires round-the-clock care; recognises that Becky, who attends St Columba’s High School in Gourock, was nominated for the accolade by the young carers group that she attends, winning the Young Carer of the Year award at the Legacy Awards and then at the end of the night being announced as the overall winner; understands that Becky is a star pupil at school and dreams of becoming a paramedic or joining the police; believes that she, and other young carers in Scotland, are an inspiration to others and thanks them for so diligently carrying out caring duties for their family members, and considers that the Young Carers Grant will enable young people like Becky to enjoy a release from their caring responsibilities.
Supporters (20)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 8 Jan 2020
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 8 Jan 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 8 Jan 2020
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 8 Jan 2020
- Emma Harper 8 Jan 2020
- Bill Kidd 8 Jan 2020
- Richard Lyle 8 Jan 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 8 Jan 2020
- Rona Mackay 8 Jan 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 8 Jan 2020
- Sandra White 8 Jan 2020
- Gil Paterson 9 Jan 2020
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 10 Jan 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 13 Jan 2020
- Willie Coffey 13 Jan 2020
- Joan McAlpine 15 Jan 2020
- Ruth Maguire 16 Jan 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 16 Jan 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 23 Jan 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 28 Jan 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.