That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Shapinsay seal colony, in Orkney, has welcomed an albino harbour seal into its family; welcomes reports that, despite its rare complexion, the pup has been accepted as just another seal by the colony and demonstrates a cheery disposition; understands that the lack of evident injuries verifies that it has been accepted by its mother and has integrated with the other seals; recognises that the strong sense of community spirit in Orkney is not limited to islanders; welcomes this news as evidence that 2020 can offer some success stories, and believes that there is comfort in sharing such heartening stories in what has otherwise been a difficult year.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance