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Motion · S6M-02805 · 14 Jan 2022

Postman Mick Fairless Recognised for Saving Woman’s Life

Lodged by Beatrice Wishart Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the heroic actions of Shetland postman, Mick Fairless, who saved the life of a Lerwick woman, Liz Smith, as reported in the Shetland Times on 14 January 2022; understands that upon noticing she had seemed unwell the previous day, he knocked loudly on her door to find her suffering from sepsis and delirium; further understands that hospital staff told Mr Fairless that had he not intervened she would not have survived another 12 hours; praises Mr Fairless for his attentiveness and action; acknowledges Ms Smith’s thanks to Mr Fairless and her belief he should be recognised for his actions; echoes Ms Smith’s call for people to look out for the wellbeing of their neighbours; highlights the valuable role that postmen and postwomen have in local communities, and wishes Mr Fairless all the best and Ms Smith well in her recovery.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.