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Motion · S5M-21723 · 12 May 2020

Death of Syrian Man in Glasgow Hotel

Lodged by Pauline McNeill (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament is dismayed at reports of a Syrian man who recently died at a hotel in Glasgow; understands that hundreds of asylum seekers have been moved recently from either single occupancy or two-bedroom flat accommodation to hotels procured by Mears and the Home Office; further understands that approximately 360 people are now housed in hotels across Glasgow; is concerned about whether hotel accommodation and the removal of financial support is suitable for many of those moved, especially if compared with the privacy and stability in the accommodation they were moved from; is further concerned about reports that social distancing is impossible in the hotels, especially in meal areas; believes that asylum seekers are entitled to dignity and respect and to live in a safe environment, particularly during the current pandemic, and calls on Mears and the Home Office to work very closely with Glasgow City Council and NGOs on transitioning out of the pandemic in order to avoid any further potential harm to these vulnerable people.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.