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Motion · S6M-01015 · 1 Sep 2021

Emergency Services Day

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges Emergency Services Day on 9 September 2021; understands that the day is also known as 999 Day and is a chance to support the heroic men and women of the NHS and emergency services; notes that the hashtag, #999Day, promotes the work of the emergency services, promotes using the emergency services responsibly, educates the public about basic lifesaving skills, and promotes the many career and volunteering opportunities available; acknowledges that volunteers are an essential part of the emergency services' family and play an important role in keeping people safe; acknowledges that 999 volunteer roles include Special Constables, Retained Firefighters, NHS Community Responders, St John Ambulance, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Search and Rescue and Coastguard volunteers, and thanks everyone working in the emergency services, who go above and beyond every day to help save lives and keep people safe.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.