Motion · S6M-00519 · 24 Jun 2021
Vaccinate Service Personnel
The motion
That the Parliament notes its concern that UK soldiers have reportedly been deployed overseas in areas with a high risk of COVID-19, without having had both doses of the vaccination; understands that a number of troops tested positive following a peacekeeping mission to Mali, with only 56% of the UK taskforce having had both doses of the vaccination; appreciates the concern that this will cause in military communities, such as those in Glencorse, Midlothian, and believes that military personnel who are to be deployed should be prioritised for second doses, particularly given the challenges of effective transmission control whilst living in close quarters in army barracks; thanks the armed forces for all their work and assistance in the vaccination roll out to the general public, and hopes that the UK Government will ensure that they are properly protected whilst undertaking their jobs.
Supporters (9)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Siobhian Brown Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.