Motion · S6M-00799 · 1 Aug 2021
World Breastfeeding Week
The motion
That the Parliament recognises that World Breastfeeding Week, which generates public awareness and support for breastfeeding, is being celebrated from 1 to 7 August 2021; acknowledges that, in Scotland, babies are protected by law to be fed anywhere; encourages businesses to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland (BFS) scheme to demonstrate that they understand and accommodate the needs of breastfeeding families, and supports the promotion of safe environments for breastfeeding outside of the home to ensure that more women feel comfortable to breastfeed.
Supporters (25)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Dr Alasdair Allan 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Siobhian Brown Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Katy Clark Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- John Mason 5 Sep 2025
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Roddick Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Smyth 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Mercedes Villalba 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.