John Mason MSPIf enough MSPs can be persuaded to sign a recent motion, the new Scottish National Parenting Strategy and its implications for separated fathers will be given a debate in the Scottish Parliament.

John Mason, the MSP for Shettleston has tabled a motion welcoming the publication of the Scottish Government’s national parenting strategy noting the comments from Families Need Fathers Scotland that we “welcome the emphasis on fathers in this new strategy, including fathers who live apart from their children”.

His motion suggests that Glasgow and Scotland as a whole would benefit from a debate on the role of fathers and their rights and responsibilities.  John Mason attended the Glasgow FNF meeting earlier this year and heard about the contact problems faced by many separated fathers.

Although the motion has already attracted support from over 20 MSPs, it will need signatures from all the parties to qualify for a debate.  Please ask your own MSP to consider signing - contact Ian Maxwell if you receive a response or need some help with this lobbying.