Motion
Celebrating and Supporting Breastfeeding in Scotland
S6M-11935 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Minto, Jenni
Lodged on
22 Jan 2024Heard / answered on
23 Jan 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 23 Jan 2024
That the Parliament welcomes that, across Scotland, breastfeeding rates have risen and that inequalities in breastfeeding rates have reduced in the past few years, in line with additional funding provided by the Scottish Government of over £9 million; notes that there continues to be a need for a cross-sectoral approach to support, promote and protect breastfeeding; agrees that mothers’ experiences should be continuously improved and supported through evidence-based practice; recognises that parents should be free to feed their babies where and when they need to, including in public spaces, and be supported to do this through businesses embracing the national Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme; agrees that Scotland should continue to embed the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative across its maternal, neonatal and community settings, throughout the NHS and core nursing and maternity education curriculum; further agrees that infant feeding services should be recognised as a vital service and integral to optimising infant feeding support across the NHS and its partners; recognises that third sector and voluntary peer support remain pivotal to babies being breastfed in the first few weeks of life and beyond, and agrees that breastfeeding has a role in supporting the economy, and gives all children the best possible start in life.
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Lodged by
Minto, Jenni
(Scottish National Party).
- Matheson, Michael (SNP)
- Todd, Maree (SNP)
No division on the main motion.
The chamber divided on the amendments, but not on the motion itself. It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.
Computer-generated best guess
Possible final motion text as originally lodged
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That the Parliament welcomes that, across Scotland, breastfeeding rates have risen and that inequalities in breastfeeding rates have reduced in the past few years, in line with additional funding provided by the Scottish Government of over £9 million; notes that there continues to be a need for a cross-sectoral approach to support, promote and protect breastfeeding; agrees that mothers’ experiences should be continuously improved and supported through evidence-based practice; recognises that parents should be free to feed their babies where and when they need to, including in public spaces, and be supported to do this through businesses embracing the national Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme; agrees that Scotland should continue to embed the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative across its maternal, neonatal and community settings, throughout the NHS and core nursing and maternity education curriculum; further agrees that infant feeding services should be recognised as a vital service and integral to optimising infant feeding support across the NHS and its partners; recognises that third sector and voluntary peer support remain pivotal to babies being breastfed in the first few weeks of life and beyond, and agrees that breastfeeding has a role in supporting the economy, and gives all children the best possible start in life.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 23 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 23 January 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11935, in the name of Jenni Minto, on celebrating and supporting breastfeeding in Scotland. I invite members who wish to speak in the debate to pre…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 23 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 23 January 2024
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11935.2, in the name of Tess White, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11935, in the name o…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 23 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 23 January 2024
The next question to be put—Interruption. I am sorry, Mr Fraser, is there something? The next question is, that amendment S6M-11935.1, in the name of Carol Mochan, which seeks to amend motion S6M-1…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 23 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 23 January 2024
We move to the division on amendment S6M-11935.1, in the name of Carol Mochan, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11935, in the name of Jenni Minto, on celebrating and supporting breastfeeding in Scotla…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 23 Jan 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 23 January 2024
The final question is, that motion S6M-11935, in the name of Jenni Minto, on celebrating and supporting breastfeeding in Scotland, as amended, be agreed to. Motion, as amended, agreed to, That the …
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11935Selected item22 Jan 2024 · Motion For Debate · Minto, JenniThat the Parliament welcomes that, across Scotland, breastfeeding rates have risen and that inequalities in breastfeeding rates have reduced in the past few years, in line with additional funding provided by the Scottish Government of over £9 million; notes that there continues to be a need for a cross-sectoral approach to support, promote and prote...
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S6M-11935.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 52/6122 Jan 2024 · Amendment · Mochan, CarolAs an amendment to motion S6M-11935 in the name of Jenni Minto (Celebrating and Supporting Breastfeeding in Scotland), insert at end "; is concerned by reports that health visits for mothers and babies are being reduced due to staffing pressures, and calls on the Scottish Government to guarantee that every family is able to fully access the Universal Heal...
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S6M-11935.2Linked amendment/item22 Jan 2024 · Amendment · White, TessAs an amendment to motion S6M-11935 in the name of Jenni Minto (Celebrating and Supporting Breastfeeding in Scotland), insert at the end "; recognises the benefits of breastfeeding to both the child and the mother, as well as the challenges that mothers can face as they try to establish breastfeeding, and acknowledges the importance of ensuring that midwi...