Supported by: Kenneth Gibson*, Rona Mackay*, Bill Kidd*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Clare Haughey* *S5M-08553 Ruth Maguire: March of the Mummies That the Parliament notes the March of — the Mummies events that took place in cities across the UK, including in Glasgow, this Halloween; understands that hundreds of women dressed as bandaged-wrapped mummies marched for the rights of working mothers and, in particular, to highlight the urgent need to address discrimination against women returning to work after maternity leave; acknowledges that, according to a 2015 report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, around one-in-nine new mothers are forced out of their jobs; further notes that the March of the Mummies was organised by Pregnant Then Screwed, a campaign group that provides a platform for women to anonymously share their stories of pregnancy or maternity discrimination as well as offering free legal support; believes that, as well as breaking the law, in discriminating against mothers, companies are failing to recruit and retain the best talent; acknowledges, given that demand for flexible jobs massively outstrips supply, the huge potential for growing the flexible jobs market across Scotland, which would help women returning to work after maternity leave, as well as many other types of people seeking flexible work; believes that expanding flexible working practices has an important role to play in creating greater gender equality and driving inclusive growth, and wishes all those who marched for the rights of working mothers every success going forward.