Vitamin D supplements and covid-19

Early day motion 1510, tabled 22 February 2021 by Neale Hanvey (Scottish National Party). Signed by 13 members.

That this House notes recognises the positive role vitamin D can play in mitigating against the incidence and severity of Covid-19; welcomes the proactive stance of the Scottish Government in providing free vitamin D supplements to clinically vulnerable people who are shielding and notes that more than 71,300 people have opted to accept this offer; highlights the ongoing public information campaign in Scotland encouraging the wider population to consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D, particularly in winter months; notes that free supplements area also available to pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children in Scotland; and urges the UK Government to match this effort to raise awareness and support people across the UK to maintain their vitamin D levels.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.