Winter food collection in Midlothian

Early day motion 274, tabled 15 January 2024 by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 6 members.

That this House recognises the Tesco winter food collection project between November and December 2023; applauds the generosity of customers in Midlothian who donated 5,394 meals; acknowledges that two million meals’ worth of long-life food items were donated in stores across the country; further recognises that donations to the Trussell Trust help food banks provide emergency food parcels, while donations to FareShare support thousands of frontline local charities; thanks people in Midlothian for their immense generosity and support; and wishes the scheme every success in the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.