Motion · S6M-06347 · 14 Oct 2022
Conserving Native Species
The motion
That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of conserving native species, specifically the great crested newt; considers that, despite any confusion or false assertations of late, the species is both rare and threatened in the UK and Europe; believes that there is a duty of care held by governments to uphold standards of conservation; praises the work of the activists and volunteers in both supporting this vital work and raising awareness, and believes an important role is played by Gartcosh Nature Reserve in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency not only in protecting the largest colony of great crested newts in Scotland but also in providing an invaluable community space and housing of a variety of wildlife.
Supporters (21)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Siobhian Brown Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Joe FitzPatrick 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Christine Grahame 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Martin Whitfield 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.