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Motion · S6M-03512 · 8 Mar 2022

International Artist Creates Striking Breastfeeding Mural in Greenock

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the striking new mural by international artist Sam Bates, better known as Smug, to promote breastfeeding in Inverclyde; notes that the artwork has transformed the gable end of a block of flats on Nicholson Street in Greenock; recognises that the mural was a collaborative project between the Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Infant Feeding Team, and funded by the Scottish Government with support from Oak Tree Housing Association, which owns the building; appreciates that the idea is around normalising breastfeeding to encourage more local mums and expectant parents to breastfeed and continue to improve breastfeeding rates; believes that the health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby make it a public health priority; acknowledges that businesses and facilities across Inverclyde continue to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme, and congratulates the Inverclyde HSCP on delivering this creative piece of public art that will support a whole area-wide approach to supporting families.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.