Motion · S5M-22832 · 24 Sep 2020
Shapinsay Albino Seal Accepted by its Community
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Shapinsay seal colony, in Orkney, has welcomed an albino harbour seal into its family; welcomes reports that, despite its rare complexion, the pup has been accepted as just another seal by the colony and demonstrates a cheery disposition; understands that the lack of evident injuries verifies that it has been accepted by its mother and has integrated with the other seals; recognises that the strong sense of community spirit in Orkney is not limited to islanders; welcomes this news as evidence that 2020 can offer some success stories, and believes that there is comfort in sharing such heartening stories in what has otherwise been a difficult year.
Supporters (8)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 24 Sep 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 24 Sep 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 24 Sep 2020
- Bill Kidd 25 Sep 2020
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 27 Sep 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 28 Sep 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 30 Sep 2020
- Ruth Maguire 12 Oct 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.