Napier University Receives Award for Armed Forces Support

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh Napier University on receiving a silver award under the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Employer Recognition Scheme; understands that the criteria for the silver award is that an employer has made a demonstrable effort to support, recruit and develop armed forces personnel and shown flexibility toward annual training commitments and the mobilisation of reservists; believes that in 2016 the university also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing it to offering existing or former forces personnel a range of flexible entry paths on to degree courses, which acknowledges prior qualifications and relevant experience; understands that the university is proud to be a forces-friendly employer that strives to support new or existing staff from armed forces backgrounds and investing in their future career development; notes that the university also held an armed forces open day in April 2017 where it showcased new research into post-traumatic stress disorder, and commends all those involved with the university in its positive work, which has been recognised by the MoD.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Con 20 SNP 2 Lab 1

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