TRAINING LEAVE FOR TEACHER RESERVISTS

Early day motion 836, tabled 6 February 2007 by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 6 members.

That this House notes with concern Scottish guidelines which do not allow for adequate training time for reservists in the armed forces; further notes the valuable contributions to national security made by reservists; and calls on the Scottish Executive and Fife Council to address this issue and allow teachers time to attend vital training courses.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, Labour 2, Conservative 1.