Motion · S5M-22117 · 22 Jun 2020
Reserves' Day 2020
The motion
That the Parliament recognises that Reserves Day' 2020 will be celebrated across the UK on 24 June; acknowledges that Reserves from across the Armed Forces give up their spare time to serve, balancing their civilian life with a highly-trained military career so that they can serve the country when required; understands that they make up approximately one-sixth of the nation's military personnel and are integral to protecting security at home and overseas, particularly by providing capability in specialist areas, such as medical and cyber, air and space operations and intelligence; recognises that Reserves have recently been deployed to support public services as part of the COVID Support Force alongside regular personnel and have been mobilised across Scotland and the rest of the UK to carry a number of duties, including assisting with the building and setting-up of emergency hospitals, such as the NHS Louisa Jordan in Glasgow, delivering medical supplies and PPE, driving oxygen tankers and delivering and collecting testing kits; acknowledges that the contribution Reserves make often goes unrecognised and that the awareness day was established to highlight and recognise their valuable contribution, dedication, professionalism and commitment; notes that the Armed Services ask employers to thank Reserves on the day by asking them wear their uniforms in their civilian workplace; recognises the value that Reserves bring to communities and workplaces, and commends their service to the country.
Supporters (23)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 23 Jun 2020
- Jeremy Balfour 23 Jun 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 23 Jun 2020
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Jun 2020
- Donald Cameron 23 Jun 2020
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Jun 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 23 Jun 2020
- Jamie Greene 23 Jun 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Jun 2020
- Bill Kidd 23 Jun 2020
- Gordon Lindhurst 23 Jun 2020
- Richard Lyle 23 Jun 2020
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 23 Jun 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 23 Jun 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 23 Jun 2020
- Brian Whittle 23 Jun 2020
- Jackson Carlaw 24 Jun 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2020
- Gil Paterson 25 Jun 2020
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 29 Jun 2020
- Michelle Ballantyne 30 Jun 2020
- Annie Wells 8 Jul 2020
- Peter Chapman 16 Jul 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.