Motion · S5M-21676 · 6 May 2020
Cycle Groups Show Support for Key Workers
The motion
That the Parliament applauds the efforts being made by cycling shops and groups in Edinburgh, across the Lothian region and further afield, to provide NHS staff and other key workers with bikes, essential supplies and servicing; understands that those involved include The Bike Station, Edinburgh Bike Co-op, Leith Cycle Co, Electric Cycle Co, Bikes For Refugees, Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, Belhaven Bikes and West Lothian Bike Library; understands that Spokes.org.uk has collated links to information about how to access the support available; recognises that this initiative is aimed at ensuring that those protecting the public from COVID-19) are able to get to work by bike as much as possible, and believes that this reflects the gratitude that communities feel for key workers.
Supporters (11)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 May 2020
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 6 May 2020
- Bill Kidd 6 May 2020
- Richard Lyle 6 May 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 6 May 2020
- Andy Wightman 6 May 2020
- Jeremy Balfour 7 May 2020
- Sandra White 7 May 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 May 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 28 May 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.