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Petition by Lesley Learmonth

Petition by Lesley Learmonth and Joan Mulroy, on behalf of ENABLE Scotland, calling for the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to consider and debate the need to amend legislation to ensure people with learning disabilities in Scotland have an enforceable right to the services of an independent advocate and that such services are adequately funded.
On behalf of: Enable Scotland
Number of signatures: 2435	Date lodged: 25 February 2008
Summary: Written Submissions for PE1126 4 March 2008 : The Committee agreed to seek responses to the issues raised in the petition from the Scottish Government, Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, Scottish Health Council, Citizens Advice Scotland, Mental Welfare Commission and the Scottish Prison Service. Link to Official Report 4 March 2008
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