Motion · S5M-21513 · 21 Apr 2020
Rail to Refuge Scheme
The motion
That the Parliament applauds the work of train companies, including ScotRail, during the COVID-19 outbreak to introduce the Rail to Refuge scheme; understands that this initiative allows people fleeing domestic abuse during the lockdown to apply for free train travel to refuge accommodation; recognises that this is being provided in partnership with train companies and Women's Aid; notes that national domestic abuse helplines have seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the introduction of the lockdown; recognises that the Scottish Government is providing £1.6 million of funding to Scottish Women's Aid through the community fund, and hopes that this initiative will help those at risk of domestic violence.
Supporters (11)
- Jeremy Balfour 21 Apr 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 21 Apr 2020
- Bill Kidd 21 Apr 2020
- Richard Lyle 21 Apr 2020
- John Mason 21 Apr 2020
- Mark McDonald 21 Apr 2020
- Andy Wightman 21 Apr 2020
- Beatrice Wishart 21 Apr 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 22 Apr 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 26 Apr 2020
- Ruth Maguire 27 Apr 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.