Impact of COVID-19 on Women in the Economy
- Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 18 December 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-23756
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 11 February 2021
That the Parliament recognises the impact of COVID-19 on women in the economy; understands that women in the Aberdeenshire East constituency and across the country have been more adversely affected economically by the pandemic, with the Gender Equality Index showing that they spent more time on housework and caring than men; notes the view that women should be supported as part of the economic recovery, and pays tribute to the work that has already been carried out by Women’s Enterprise Scotland, Engender and Close the Gap to make sure women’s voices are heard in the strive for a more equal wellbeing economy.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Emma Harper, Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White