Motion · S5M-21659 · 5 May 2020

World Asthma Day

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 5 May 2020 is World Asthma Day; understands that there are 368,000 people in Scotland being treated for the condition, 71,000 of whom are children; notes that the theme of the day is Enough Asthma Deaths; acknowledges that activities have been scaled back to allow people dealing with respiratory issues to concentrate on the impact of COVID-19; congratulates the work of charities such as Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation for the work that they do to inform and advocate for people living with asthma, and encourages everyone to use World Asthma Day to think about the impact of the condition on their friends, families and workmates.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.