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Motion · S5M-22027 · 11 Jun 2020

Drowning Prevention Week 2020

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that Drowning Prevention Week 2020 runs from 12 to 19 June; understands the aim of the campaign is to help people to #BeALifesaver and take charge of their own destiny to enjoy water safely; recognises that this is the campaign’s seventh year and that Royal Life Saving Society UK has gained an ever increasing amount of support to educate people and families at a time of the year that is most crucial, as there is a spike in fatal drowning incidents during the summer months; notes that the charity is increasingly concerned that, this summer, the impact of COVID-19 is far reaching and has resulted in reduced lifeguard services and supervised venues; recognises in particular media reports of tragic news of anglers who have lost their lives while fishing, and believes that there is a duty of care to ensure that all anglers are aware and informed about the potential dangers and the measures they can take to ensure they continue to fish without putting themselves in danger.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.