Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026 · Votes to 12 Nov 2026

Standard Motion · S7M-00891 · Session 7

Stepping Stones’ 35th Anniversary

Lodged by Marie McNair SNP Lodged 19 Aug 2026 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates Stepping Stones, based in Clydebank, on marking its 35th anniversary in September 2026; understands that the charity was formed in 1991 after a group of locals came together to try and improve mental health in the area; notes that in 2006, it expanded its services and began providing services across West Dunbartonshire using rented accommodation, NHS and community premises; recognises that it offers a range of services to improve mental health, including peer support, group work, 1:1 support, person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based guided self-help, neurodiversity support, training and psychoeducation, and volunteer opportunities; believes that Stepping Stones provides a vital service in West Dunbartonshire and is a lifeline to many; thanks the team for their tireless efforts to improve the mental wellbeing of the community and congratulates them on reaching this milestone, and wishes them all the very best for the future.

Signatures by party

16 MSPs besides the lodger · 7 from other parties
SNP 9Lab 3Green 3Con 1

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Vote

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.

Supporters

16 MSPs

SNP 9 Lab 3 Green 3 Con 1

Show all 16 supporters by party

SNP 9

Lab 3

Green 3

Con 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-00891 by reference.