Scottish Emergency Rescue Association and humanitarian efforts

Early day motion 389, tabled 21 September 2022 by Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 17 members.

That this House recognises the humanitarian efforts of the Scottish Emergency Rescue Association (SERA) in delivering over 70 fully equipped fire appliances and ambulances to countries including Ukraine, Moldova, Romania and Burundi over the past 14 years; notes SERA has trained hundreds of local firefighters in each of the host countries in order that they may safely use and maintain the equipment and vehicles provided; understands that SERA recycles and refurbishes second-hand emergency equipment, allowing it to be put to good use overseas; and commends the volunteers who work so hard arranging this and personally driving the equipment to its new home.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.