Motion · S5M-20848 · 12 Feb 2020
Heart of Scotland Appeal
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the work of Heart Research UK in its annual Heart of Scotland Appeal; notes that this appeal raises money for research into heart (cardiovascular) disease (CVD), which it understands is Scotland's biggest killer, through pioneering research in Scottish hospitals and universities; believes that CVD is the cause of over 1,250 deaths per month and that the premature death rate is 60% higher in the most deprived areas of Scotland compared with the least; acknowledges medical advice that adopting a healthy lifestyle of eating healthily, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, reduces the risk of developing heart disease; applauds those involved in the Heart of Scotland Appeal for raising awareness among the general public, and encourages everyone to support the ongoing campaign.
Supporters (17)
- Jeremy Balfour 13 Feb 2020
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 13 Feb 2020
- Richard Lyle 13 Feb 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 13 Feb 2020
- John Mason 13 Feb 2020
- Mark McDonald 13 Feb 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 13 Feb 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 13 Feb 2020
- Sandra White 13 Feb 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 14 Feb 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 19 Feb 2020
- Gail Ross 19 Feb 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 20 Feb 2020
- Willie Coffey 20 Feb 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 21 Feb 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 24 Feb 2020
- Ruth Maguire 25 Feb 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.