The Impact on UK Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans of Recent Events in Afghanistan
- Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 06 September 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01031
That the Parliament acknowledges the impact that the recent events in Afghanistan have had on veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel; understands that ongoing treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have been impacted by these events and could be delaying assisting those affected in overcoming this mental illness, and sends its heartfelt support to everyone who has been affected by these events.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Stephen Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney (Registered interest)
, Sue Webber, Annie Wells