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Motion · S6M-01459 · 29 Sep 2021

Scottish National Power of Attorney Day 2021

Lodged by Joe FitzPatrick Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that Scottish National Power of Attorney Day took place on 30 September 2021; notes that family, friends, or a partner have no automatic legal right to direct a person’s welfare, or step in to oversee their financial or welfare affairs, without a Power of Attorney in place; understands that the Scottish National Power of Attorney Campaign is encouraging people of all ages to proactively have a Power of Attorney registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland); recognises that over 30,000 fewer Power of Attorney applications were received in 2020-21 compared to the previous year, and encourages people to discuss the Power of Attorney with their loves ones.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.