CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK
Early day motion 432, tabled 18 October 2017 by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party). Signed by 15 members.
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2017; congratulates the hundreds of organisations taking part in anti poverty work across Scotland; notes that real poverty exists in Scotland today but can be solved by boosting incomes and lowering costs; furthermore acknowledges that as part of this the freeze on benefits should be ended in the upcoming budget; and believes that everyone has a role to play in tackling poverty.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Labour 4, DUP 1.