Petition 1167 (pdf size 44 KB posted 12.06.2008)
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Petition by
Christine McNally
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Open Petitions - Petition PE1167
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Petition by Christine McNally, on behalf of Clydesdale Befriending Group and other supporting organisations, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to recognise and promote the positive impacts that befriending services for adults with learning disabilities have on its Same As You Strategy and to ensure the provision of adequate funding to support befriending opportunities and promote social inclusion.
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Petitioner:
Christine McNally
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| On behalf of: Clydesdale Befriending Group and supporting organisations |
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Number of signatures:
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1803
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Date lodged:
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12 June 2008
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| SPICe Briefing: Briefing for PE1167 |
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Summary:
Written Submissions for PE1167
24 June 2008 : The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Befriending Network Scotland, Big Lottery Fund, Enable Scotland, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and a selection of local authorities seeking responses to the issues raised in the petition. It also agreed to invite the Scottish Parliament Information Centre to undertake some further analysis and research into befriending services. Link to Official Report 24 June 2008
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