Provision of free transport to vaccine appointments

Early day motion 1494, tabled 11 February 2021 by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 14 members.

That this House commends transport charity Handicabs Lothian (HcL Transport) on its offer to provide people in Midlothian and the Lothians with mobility challenges with free transport to get their Covid-19 vaccine; understands that anyone who has challenges getting out and about due to age, disability, health issues, additional support needs or geographic remoteness can take up the offer; notes that HcL Transport has its Midlothian base in Loanhead and has been operating for 37 years providing door-through-door transport for people with mobility challenges; and urges anyone in need of this service to contact that charity.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 11, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.