Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2014
The next question is, that motion S4M-09293, in the name of Johann Lamont, on women in Scotland, as amended, be agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament recognises the significant contribution that women make to Scotland’s economy and society and across its public and private spheres; notes the political, social and economic advancement of women in Scotland that has taken place over the last century, but believes that women still encounter barriers into education, employment and representation in public life that need to be addressed; commends the Scottish Women’s Convention on organising the conference, What Women Want, What Women Need, to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2014; believes that the Parliament and the Scottish Government have a pivotal role in fighting for and creating equality for women in 21st century Scotland, and notes the valuable contribution of role models such as the late Professor Ailsa McKay, feminist economist and inspirational champion of women’s equality.
Motions, questions or amendments mentioned by their reference code.
- S4M-09293 Women in Scotland Motion