World Down Syndrome Day

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that World Down Syndrome Day is observed on 21 March to raise public awareness of Down syndrome; notes that, on this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome; further notes that the date has been selected as it is held on the 21st day of the 3rd month, which is a recognition of the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome that leads to Down syndrome; understands that the initiative on the day is to wear "Lots of Socks", which can mean brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, one sock or even three socks for three chromosomes, and encourages the wearing of #LotsofSocks t-shirts, WDSD t-shirts and other brightly coloured clothing to participate in World Down Syndrome Day.

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 13 Lab 3 LD 1 Ind 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-11105 by reference.