Motion · S5M-22274 · 15 Jul 2020
Supporting Scotland's Local Media Sector
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the importance of Scotland’s regional and local broadcasters, radio stations and print and online media, particularly as a source of reliable local information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises that access to informed and accurate local news is essential to many communities across the Highlands and Islands, and, in particular, for some of the most isolated and vulnerable residents; appreciates that local radio, newspapers and magazines are under increasing financial strain as a consequence of coronavirus, with access to physical copies of newspapers restricted, and advertising for TV, radio and online reduced, and thanks all those working across regional and local media for their hard work during this crisis, as well as all of the public who continue to buy a paper, listen to radio or subscribe online.
Supporters (23)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 15 Jul 2020
- Donald Cameron 15 Jul 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 15 Jul 2020
- Bill Kidd 15 Jul 2020
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 15 Jul 2020
- Gordon Lindhurst 15 Jul 2020
- John Mason 15 Jul 2020
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 15 Jul 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 15 Jul 2020
- Edward Mountain 15 Jul 2020
- Alexander Stewart 15 Jul 2020
- Peter Chapman 16 Jul 2020
- Alison Harris 16 Jul 2020
- Jeremy Balfour 17 Jul 2020
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 17 Jul 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 17 Jul 2020
- John Scott 17 Jul 2020
- Jackson Carlaw 20 Jul 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 21 Jul 2020
- Annie Wells 30 Jul 2020
- Neil Findlay 10 Aug 2020
- Michelle Ballantyne 11 Aug 2020
- Colin Smyth 26 Sep 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.